Assistant Project Manager - HVAC

Hooper Corporation; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

9 Holidays

Identity Theft Protection

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Hooper Corporation, headquartered in Wisconsin, is seeking an experienced support for project management activities in Milwaukee. The role involves assisting with planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating preparations and executions to meet cost, quality, safety, and equipment utilization goals.

Responsibilities include preparing estimates and bids, budgets, and schedules; coordinating CAD/BIM work; procuring materials and subcontracts; and maintaining clear customer communications on

Qualifications

• Assists project managers with planning and execution of projects.
• Coordinate preparations and execution while meeting cost, quality, and safety objectives.
• Strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists in all aspects of project management including preparation of project estimates, procuring materials, issuing subcontracts, attending pre-bid and progress meetings.
• Prepares project budgets and schedules; monitors adherence through job site meetings and progress reports.
• Handles detailed plan take-offs and pricing with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Expedites CAD/BIM work for projects.
• Keeps customer informed of progress and coordinates change orders for approved costs.
• Purchases equipment and materials; plans manpower, equipment, and supply needs.
• Manages administrative aspects of contracts including change orders and billing with accounting.
• Maintains relationships with field staff and participates in industry meetings.
• Completes job closeout with as-built drawings and O&M manuals.
• Attends departmental meetings and company functions.
• Performs other duties and may serve on committees.

Job description

Description:

Since 1913, Hooper has grown to become a well-respected electric power and mechanical contractor with headquarters in Wisconsin and regional offices in the states of Colorado, Florida, and Ohio. Hooper provides a wide range of services to support commercial and residential clients. Hooper provides competitive compensation and many supportive benefits including Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Matching 401(k) plan, Paid Time Off (PTO), 9 paid holidays, Identity Theft Protection, Life Insurance, as well as Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage.

General Summary:

Assists project managers with assigned jobs by planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating the preparations and executions of projects while meeting cost, quality, and equipment utilization and safety objectives.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Assists in all aspects of project management including the preparation of project estimates, procuring materials, issuing subcontracts, attending pre-bid and other project progress meetings.


• Prepares project budgets and schedules. Monitors adherence to all the above through attendance at job site meetings, project progress reports, and working closely with field crew supervision.


• Prepares project estimates in a timely manner by engaging in detailed and accurate plan take-off, and solicitation of appropriate material, equipment a sub-contractor pricing.


• Responsible for expediting the CADD/BIM work for their projects.


• Keeps the customer fully informed of project progress and any significant issues. Assists in preparing change orders with committed costs and secures their approval in a timely fashion.


• Purchases equipment and other materials for projects. Plans, organizes, directs, and coordinates manpower, equipment, tools, and supply needs to achieve project objectives.


• Manages administrative aspects of contracts (change orders, rental equipment, timesheet coding, billing and expenses, collections, etc.) by working closely with administrative staff and accounting and communicating all financial details to appropriate parties.


• Maintains sound relationships with field employees. Participates in industry-related organizations like ASHRAE and Mechanical Contractors Association meetings and educational programs, as requested.


• Completes job closeout process including resolution of "punch list" items, recording of "as-built drawings" to reflect all changes to originals, and distribution of all operation and maintenance manuals to customer, including test and balance reports.


• Attendance at departmental meetings and social functions is required.


• Performs other duties/special projects as assigned. May serve on company committees as requested.

Description of physical working environment:

• Works in a normal office environment and makes frequent client visits requiring driving personal vehicle. When in the office, regularly works from a sitting position with a computer. Repetitive typing and computer use required. Regular bending, twisting, and light lifting is common.


• Works on field construction sites in all kinds of weather to survey site conditions and resolve coordination issues with the trades.


• The ability to climb up and down ladders and steps on site with or without reasonable accommodation is required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Minimum 2-year technical education in engineering field, construction management coursework, or completion of apprenticeship in a respective discipline.


• 1 - 3 years of prior experience with related construction industry projects is preferred.


• Analytical and problem solving, strong interpersonal, and verbal and written communication skills.


• Comfortable leading and guiding teams involved with company projects.


• Comfortable tracking and maintaining a wide range of project budgets.

Hooper is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. This company considers candidates regardless of age, color, creed, disability, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other status protected by applicable local, state, or federal law.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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