Associate Project Manager

Potelco Inc; Sumner (WA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Potelco, Inc in Sumner, WA seeks an Associate Project Manager to support the Estimating team. You will help prepare cost-effective estimates for substation, distribution, or transmission projects, coordinating scope, schedule, cost, safety, and quality.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a related field, 1+ year Python and AI experience, strong written communication, and MS Office proficiency. Travel is required, with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Accounting.
• At least 1 year of experience with Python and AI.
• Strong written communication and ability to produce technical documents.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.
• Willingness to travel for estimating activities.
• Advanced MS Office skills including Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass screenings.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the estimate of distribution, transmission, or substation projects.
• Consult with clients, vendors, and field leadership to estimate cost and resolve inconsistencies.
• Coordinate with operations to align estimate, schedule, and work plan with customer needs.
• Attend customer pre-bid meetings and job walks.
• Track feedback to improve future estimating efforts.
• Utilize Python and AI to assist in the estimating process.

Skills

Python

AI

Analytical skills

Written communications

Travel willingness

MS Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

If you enjoy working with a great group of professionals, are accurate , thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy using your construction and organizational skills, then we have a role for you! Potelco, Inc . seeks a great Associate Project Manager to join the team and work with our Estimating team in Sumner, WA.

The Assistant Estimator is responsible for providing estimating services to deliver cost-effective and detailed estimates of Substation, Distribution, or Transmission construction projects. This position is responsible for the successful estimating of projects accomplished through managing all aspects of estimate development including scope, schedule, cost, safety, and quality.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do

• Assist in the estimate of distribution, transmission, or substation projects in accordance with Potelco’s policies and procedures.
• Consult with clients, vendors, and field leadership to effectively estimate cost and resolve inconsistencies.
• Work with operations to ensure the estimate, schedule, and work plan best suite the customers’ needs and provide a safe and cost-effective solution.
• Attend customer pre-bid meetings and job walks.
• Track and maintain operations feedback regarding cost and performance to improve future estimating efforts.
• Utilizie Pyhton and AI to assist in the estimating process.

Minimum Qualifications

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Accounting or relevant experience.
• At least 1+ years of expercience with Python and AI.
• Demonstrated skills in written communications; ability to compose basic as well as complex technical documents, formal letters, invoices.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, ambiguous environment.
• Must be willing to travel as estimating necessitate.
• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, or equivalent.
• Ability to identify opportunities and resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Strong analytical skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Must pass mandatory drug and alcohol screening(s).
• Valid driver’s license.

What You'll Get

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Compensation Range

The anticipated compensation for this position is USD $34.00/Hr. - USD $38.00/Hr. depending on experience and qualifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.