Assistant Project Manager / Project Engineer - Water/Wastewater - Greenville

ZipRecruiter; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Authorized Project Engineer, where you'll assist in managing construction projects while ensuring safety and quality. This role involves collaborating with Project Managers and Superintendents to maintain schedules, procure materials, and ensure compliance with safety standards. You'll play a crucial part in project coordination, documentation, and fostering positive relationships with subcontractors. If you're looking for a dynamic environment that values teamwork and community involvement, this position offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Competitive Benefit Package

401(k)

Transparency in growth and pay

Community involvement

Career advancement

Performance feedback

Teambuilding events

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, or Engineering required.
• At least three years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers with daily project duties and material procurement.
• Maintain project files and assist in change order documentation.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with subcontractors.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Leadership Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary:

Authorized Project Engineer

Assist Project Managers, Superintendents, Foremen, and other personnel in managing, scheduling, and purchasing for various types of construction projects.Duties include but are not limited to:Understand, support, and adhere to Harper safety requirements; observe and correct violations as they arise on project sites.Plan work and purchase materials with safety in mind.Assist Project Manager with daily project duties.Expedite material procurement, approval, and delivery as necessary to promote accurate and efficient project construction.Prepare and track all necessary submittals.Obtain the required material certifications.Assist Project Manager with material billing preparations.Order necessary materials and supplies.Maintain project files, current drawings, and production records.Assist the preparation and submittal of all documentation and records required for change orders.Assist in the analysis of cost for extra work. Assist Project Manager in the overall coordination of projects including subcontractors. Approve receiving invoices.Optimize cash flow.Build and maintain positive subcontractor relationships.Identify, pursue, and recover fair compensation for all changes in scope.

Position: Assistant Project Manager/Engineer

Division: Environmental Systems

FLSA Classification: Salary, Exempt

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Company Mission Statement: To build up our communities, our clients, and each other by building trust in everything we do.

Summary/Objective: Promotes the company mission statement by joining the Project Manager and Superintendent as a team who work together to create a safe work environment, build a quality project, and keep projects on schedule while earning a fair and reasonable profit.

Essential Functions:

• Understand, support, and adhere to Harper safety and quality requirements.

• Observe and correct violations as they arise on project sites. Purchase materials and equipment with safety and quality in mind.
• Assist Project Manager with daily project duties.
• Expedite material procurement, approval, and delivery as necessary to promote accurate and efficient project construction.
• Prepare and track all necessary submittals.
• Obtain required material certifications.

• Assist Project Manager with material billing preparations.
• Order necessary materials and supplies.
• Maintain project files, current drawings, and schedule records.
• Assist in the preparation and submission of all documentation and records required for change orders.
• Assist in the analysis of the cost of extra work.

• Assist Project Manager in the overall coordination of the project including Trade Partners.
• Approve receiving invoices.
• Build and maintain positive Trade Partner relationships. Identify, pursue, and recover fair compensation for all changes in scope.

Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriate.
• Thorough understanding of or the ability to quickly learn about the project or product being developed.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Benefits:

• Competitive Benefit Package.
• 401(k).
• Transparency in growth, pay, etc.
• Community involvement.
• Career advancement.
• Performance feedback.
• Teambuilding events.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Project Team: Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, Project Engineer, Project Assistant, Estimator, etc.
• Must be able to perform at all project management levels.

Work Environment: This position is required to work in a variety of conditions relative to construction job site environments and must be able to perform the physical requirements of the job, as assigned. Exposure to weather, heat, etc. is expected.

Physical Demands:

• Weather and climate conditions will vary throughout the progress of a project and the PM must be able to inspect all ongoing construction activities over the duration of the assigned project.
• This role requires walking over varied terrain, climbing, stooping, bending, and lifting. Lifting requirements vary from minimal loads to heavy; but help is always available with heavier loads.
• Inspection for quality, consistency and completeness of work frequently requires climbing ladders, stairs, and scaffolding.

Travel Required: Travel to/from multiple job sites, projects, and offices. Possible overnight or weekend travel on rare occasions.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in a related field, which may include Computer Science, Business, or Engineering, is required.

• At least three years of related experience is .

Additional Eligibility Requirements: None

Work Authorization/Security Clearance Requirements: Authorized to work in the United States.