Assistant Project Manager (Traveling)

The Weitz Company / Contrack Watts, Inc.

Council Hill (OK)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance
Parental Leave
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
401K
Disability Insurance
Wellness Program

Job summary

The Weitz Company, via its EPI Power subsidiary, seeks an Electrical Assistant Project Manager to support a small project or a scope of a larger one. You’ll collaborate with the Project Manager and oversee administrative and field construction tasks to profitably advance the work on our data-center focused projects.

You will work a six-day week, engage with BIM, BEP, RFIs, submittals, and closeout activities, and contribute to schedule, cost, and safety objectives while growing your expertise in

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in construction project management
  • Experience with GMP contracts and change management is a plus
  • Experience on data center, mission-critical, industrial or large electrical projects preferred
  • An industry-related college degree is required; equivalent combinations considered
  • Knowledge and application of Lean principles

Responsibilities

  • Develop BIM applications and BEP for projects
  • Understand contract scope and ensure work stays within it
  • Manage documents, RFIs and submittals
  • Prepare inspections, audits and non-conformance logs
  • Track material, equipment, and subcontractor status
  • Assist in preconstruction, planning and buyout processes
  • Create and manage scopes of work in subcontracts/purchase orders
  • Approve subcontractor and vendor pay applications
  • Assist with monthly status reports and owner billings
  • Ensure proper execution of subcontract amendments
  • Support change order documentation and cost/schedule impacts
  • Facilitate project meetings and maintain meeting minutes
  • Coordinate closeout, punch lists, as-builts and warranty processes
  • Support safety initiatives and project coordination

Skills

Project management
Schedule-driven execution
Negotiation
Communication
Decision making
Analytical thinking
Adaptable
Detail-oriented

Education

Industry-related college degree

Tools

JDE
Procore
Bluebeam
P6
Microsoft Word
PowerPoint
Excel
Outlook

Job description

life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)

Sep 16, 2026

EPI Power is hiring an Electrical Assistant Project Manager to join our team! The Assistant Project Manager collaborates with the Project Manager to profitably manage a small project or a specific scope of a larger project. This role will also manage the administrative and field construction activities on their assigned project.

This role requires the ability to work 6 days per week, Monday - Saturday.

EPI Power, LLC ("EPI") is a licensed electrical contractor and subsidiary of The Weitz Company that specializes in data centers. Our mission is to safely deliver industry-leading electrical construction solutions on a fast-track basis. We believe our employees to be our most valuable asset, and we are committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and continuously improves.

What You’ll Do:
  • Be involved in developing BIM (building information modeling) application and Project BIM Execution Plan (BEP)
  • Understand contract terms and obligations to ensure work in progress is within scope
  • Manage construction documents, drawings, requests for information (RFI) and submittals
  • Prepare inspections, compliance audits and the non-conformance log
  • Manage material and equipment delivery status and project logs (i.e. buyouts, subcontractor material status reports, submittals, RFIs)
  • Assist in the preconstruction, project planning, and buyout process
  • Create and manage scopes of work to be included in subcontracts and/or purchase order agreements
  • Approve subcontractor and vendor pay applications
  • Assist in completion of monthly project status reports (MPSR), owner billings, and financial risk assessments
  • Ensure subcontract agreements and amendments are executed
  • Track and negotiate subcontractor requests for change
  • Utilize virtual design tools to assist with project coordination
  • Facilitate regular project meetings; record and distribute meeting minutes as needed
  • Manage closeout information, punch list items, as-built drawings, and warranty process
  • Facilitate dispute resolution among subcontractors, vendors, architects and owners
  • Identify and propose value engineering and scope reduction opportunities
  • Support with mentoring and providing development opportunities for team members
  • Assist with identifying, developing, and closing out owner and subcontractor change orders
  • Assist with documenting field conditions and potential impacts to cost or schedule
  • Support project safety initiatives and compliance with company and site safety requirements
  • Assist with reviewing productivity and schedule progress to support project reporting and coordination
What We’re Looking For:
  • Experience:
    • 3+ years of experience in construction project management
    • Experience supporting projects executed under GMP (Guaranteed Maximum Price) contract structures, including change management, cost tracking and scope administration, is an asset.
    • Experience on data center, mission-critical, industrial, or other large complex electrical projects is strongly preferred
    • An industry-related college degree is required; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
    • Knowledge and application of Lean principles
  • Skills:
    • Project management skills and commercial construction knowledge
    • Ability to support schedule-driven execution in a fast-track construction environment
    • Strong negotiation and relationship building skills
    • Excellent verbal and written communication
    • Ability to make sound judgements and decisions
    • Analytical thinker with a high level of initiative
    • Adaptable to meet the needs of the business and the client
    • Detail-oriented and highly organized
  • Technology:
    • Experience with JDE, Procore, Bluebeam, P6 is a plus
    • Proficient in basic computer software including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
    • Ability to learn specific job-related software upon hire
What We Offer:
  • Competitive Pay
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package with Tax-Advantaged HSA and FSA offerings
  • Employer-Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Programs
  • Employer-Paid Life Insurance
  • Generous Paid Time Off Provisions
  • 401K Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Fully Paid Parental Leave
  • Voluntary Products Including: Critical Illness Insurance and Accident Insurance
  • Corporate Wellness Program with Wellness Time Off and Rewards

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

The Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of the Company without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of the Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.

The Weitz Company, LLC (and its U.S.-basedsubsidiaries and affiliates) recognizes the value of and is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and follow applicable affirmative action guidelines and policies. All qualified applicantswill receive consideration for employment (including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected categories in accordance with applicablestate and federal laws). The Company is a drug and alcohol-free workplace and background checks are required if applicable.Click hereto review our Privacy Notice.

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