Assistant Project Manager - Process Piping

Hooper Corporation; Wauwatosa (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Matching 401(k) plan

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off (PTO)

9 paid holidays

Disability insurance

Job summary

Hooper Corporation in Wisconsin seeks a capable project support professional to assist in planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating project preparations and executions, ensuring costs, quality, equipment utilization, and safety objectives are met.

This role involves assisting with estimates, procuring materials, subcontracting, pre-bid meetings, manpower planning, and maintaining project documentation, while collaborating with field crews and administrative staff.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in all aspects of project management including the preparation of project estimates, procuring materials, issuing subcontracts, attending pre-bid and other project progress meetings.
• Assist with planning and coordination of manpower, equipment, tools, and supply needs. Works directly with union hiring hall as appropriate.
• Assist in the establishment of project objectives, costs, timelines, budgets, policies, performance expectations and safety standards. Monitors adherence to all the above through site visits, project progress reports, performance evaluations, safety meetings and working closely with field crew supervision.
• Monitors and assesses maintenance and safeguarding of equipment, tools, and supplies.
• Manages administrative aspects of contracts (change orders, fee payments, rental equipment, timesheet coding, billing, and expenses, etc.) by working closely with administrative staff, project managers and Manager of Fleet Operations.
• Assist in the process of releasing completed project to the full satisfaction of the client and resolves any job closeout items.
• Responsible for saving and filing appropriate job information including plans, specifications, and job-related communications for permanent archives.
• Help expedite CADD/BIM work for their projects.
• Performs additional assignments as requested by management.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Technical education in engineering or construction management

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Since 1913, Hooper has grown into a well-respected electric power and mechanical contractor, headquartered in Wisconsin with offices in Colorado, Florida, and Ohio. Serving commercial and residential clients, Hooper delivers expert services built on safety, outstanding craftsmanship, respectful collaboration, and community engagement. We foster a culture of collaboration, integrity, and growth. Joining Hooper means joining a century-strong legacy of excellence and people-first values. Hooper also provides competitive compensation and many supportive benefits including Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Matching 401(k) plan, Profit Sharing, 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 in planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating the preparations and executions of projects while meeting cost, quality, 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.
• Assists with planning and coordination of manpower, equipment, tools, and supply needs. Works directly with union hiring hall as appropriate.
• Assists in the establishment of project objectives, costs, timelines, budgets, policies, performance expectations and safety standards. Monitors adherence to all the above through site visits, project progress reports, performance evaluations, safety meetings and working closely with field crew supervision.
• Monitors and assesses maintenance and safeguarding of equipment, tools, and supplies.
• Manages administrative aspects of contracts (change orders, fee payments, rental equipment, timesheet coding, billing, and expenses, etc.) by working closely with administrative staff, project managers and Manager of Fleet Operations.
• Assist in the process of releasing completed project to the full satisfaction of the client and resolves any job closeout items.
• Responsible for saving and filing appropriate job information including plans, specifications, and job-related communications for permanent archives.
• Help expedite CADD/BIM work for their projects.
• Performs additional assignments as requested by management.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Minimum two years technical education in engineering field, construction management, or completion of apprenticeship in a respective discipline.
• Analytical and problem solving, strong interpersonal, and verbal and written communication skills.
• Related construction industry experience or internships is preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel is required.

Description of Physical Working Environment

• Works in 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 site in all kinds of weather to survey site conditions and resolve coordination issues with the trades.
• Ability to climb up and down ladders and steps on site is required.

Hooper is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Hooper 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.

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