Assistant Project Manager - HV Construction

Electrical Consultants, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) and profit sharing

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

EPC Services Company, a leading power/utility engineering consultant, seeks an in-office Assistant Project Manager. Responsibilities include handling and filing documents, assembling construction documents, preparing meeting agendas and minutes, and tracking project logs and purchase orders.

The role supports project managers, client relations, and financial controls, with occasional travel and a requirement for basic contract and invoicing knowledge. A degree in related field is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum: High school diploma/GED plus 2+ years direct experience or two-year degree.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology or similar preferred.
• Experience in transmission line and substation construction is a plus.
• Excellent organizational, written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of computer applications including Microsoft Office; driving ability.

Responsibilities

• Handle and file project documents, assemble construction docs, prepare agendas and meeting minutes.
• Prepare project reports and document tracking logs and purchase orders.
• Provide construction overview, material receiving and quality/safety documentation.
• Process and distribute project documents; support client relations and project financial controls.
• Travel for project management and educational assignments.

Skills

Document control

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Microsoft Office

Vista ERP

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two-year construction-related degree

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Electrical Engineering related field

Tools

Vista ERP

Job description

EPC Services Company, a leading power/utility engineering consultant and construction firm, has an immediate opening for a full-time assistant project manager. This is an in-office position.

Duties include document handling and filing, assembly of construction documents, preparation of meeting agendas, meeting minutes, project reports, document tracking logs and purchase orders. Additional duties include construction overview, material receiving documentation, quality control documentation, safety documentation, processing and distributing project related documents, supporting client relations, and supporting project financial controls. The successful applicant must be available to travel for project management and educational assignments.

This position requires a very basic understanding of contracts, change orders, invoicing, project work scopes, purchase orders and general construction documents (Company specific On-The-Job-Training for these items will be provided).

Under direct supervision of the Branch Manager, the successful applicant will provide assistance and technical support to multiple project managers and other office staff.

Minimum Requirements: High school diploma/GED and 2+ years direct experience or two-year degree required; bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology or similar area of study preferred; experience in transmission line and substation construction a plus; excellent organizational skills; strong written and verbal communication skills; working knowledge of a variety of computer applications including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access), Vista ERP software knowledge a bonus; occasional travel; driving (ability to be insured to drive company vehicles). The successful applicant will be subject to client-mandated drug and background checking and is subject to EPC Services Company's auto insurance carrier requirements. Applicants must not require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status) now or in the future.

Salary commensurate with experience and education. Benefits include:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k), profit sharing and employee stock ownership plan
• Paid vacation, personal days, and holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Continued professional education reimbursement

EPC Services Company and its parent, Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI), employ over 1,100 engineers, designers, project managers, surveyors, ROW agents, environmental planners, construction professionals and support staff in 37 offices across the U.S. The firm has 40 years of experience in the planning, engineering, and construction of a wide range of power delivery projects including substations, transmission lines, distribution systems, communication systems and industrial facilities.

An Equal Opportunity Employer