Associate Project Manager

PPC Partners Inc.; North Augusta (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

PPC Partners Inc. is seeking an Associate Project Manager to support all phases of electrical construction projects, under a senior Project Manager.

The role offers hands-on field experience with progressive responsibility in scheduling, estimating, procurement, and customer relations, and focuses on safety, quality, and customer satisfaction. You will learn project leadership, waste elimination, and operational systems while ensuring projects meet scope, timeline, and budget requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management/Sciences, Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Building Science, etc.), or related.
• Prior contracting, engineering, construction management experience preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with the electrical trade.

Responsibilities

• Help establish weekly tasks and assign responsibilities.
• Analyze and forecast factors to maximize efficiency.
• Develop programs, strategies, and supervision.
• Learn scheduling process and take responsibility on projects.
• Use estimating information to manage labor and material costs.
• Share manpower, resources, and tools across branches.
• Assist and work with Project Managers to manage resources, tooling, and permits as needed.
• Learn procurement process and order materials on assigned projects.
• Understand bidding jobs and manage scope, timeline, and budget.
• Ensure customer satisfaction and professional development.
• Uphold safety as a primary goal and pursue zero accidents.

Skills

Electrical trade knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Sciences, Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Building Science, etc.), or related

Job description

Unfailing Dedication

This role supports all phases of electrical construction projects, working under the guidance of a senior-level Project Manager. It involves hands-on field experience and progressive responsibility in scheduling, estimating, procurement, and customer relations. The Associate Project Manager will develop skills in project leadership, safety, waste elimination, and operational systems while ensuring projects are completed to high standards of quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. At PPC Partners we believe in the Power to Serve along with the Pursuit of Excellence. As such the following values guide our behaviors: A Servant's Heart - Focus on the Needs of Others, Wisdom - Insightful, Integrity - Honesty and Trustworthy, Courage - Decisive and Confident in Others, Humility - Modest and Respectful, Passion - Unfailing Dedication

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Help establish what is to be done on a week-to-week basis, when, and by whom
• Analyze and forecast factors that affect results to maximize efficiency
• Develop appropriate programs, strategies, and supervision
• Will learn the scheduling process; take responsibility for it on assigned projects
• Be trained to use estimating information to manage labor and material costs effectively
• Share manpower, resources, and tools across branches as needed
• Assist and work with Project Managers to manage resources, tooling, and permits as needed

Billing & Procurement Management

• Will learn the procurement process and will be responsible for ordering materials on assigned projects
• Gain understanding of the collection and billing process; take responsibility for it on assigned projects
• Manage billings

Project Execution & Operations

• Understand and assist in bidding jobs (including estimates, proposal specifications, drawings, and takeoff information)
• Manage projects to deliver on customer requirements of scope, timeline, and budget
• Assume responsibility for productivity of crafts, efficient use of materials & equipment, and contractual performance of the project

Customer Satisfaction & Professional Development

• Work with Project Managers to learn how develop and maintain relationships with customers; ensure high quality service is provided to guarantee sales
• Take prompt action to resolve any customer complaints
• Always be growing and improving both yourself and your entire team

Safety/Hazard Recognition & Elimination

• Pre-plan and identify the methods to eliminate hazards daily by work task.
• Execute skill in observing habits and hazards of others and bringing it to their attention.
• Uphold safety as the most important goal of our company. Support goal of achieving zero accidents.
• Promote and encourage open communication between field and office regarding all safety concerns, suggestions, improvements, and PPE needed.
• Obtain safety training as expected by all company personnel.

Qualifications And Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management/Sciences, Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Building Science, etc.), or related
• Prior experience in contracting, engineering, construction management, or a related field preferred
• Knowledge and experience with the electrical trade

Physical Requirements

• Office and site environments requiring sitting and standing. Travel to various work sites is essential, exposing employees to outdoor elements, noise, and the need to stand and walk.