Construction Services Technician - Electric

Premier Power Maintenance; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Work Life Balance program

Holidays (annual)

Education assistance

Company cell phone stipend

Uniform and safety boot allowance

Job summary

Premier Power Maintenance is seeking a Contract Administration / Estimating professional in our Construction Services Division to develop take offs and proposals and coordinate multiple projects from start to finish.

You will read drawings, prepare schedules, utilize Procore, manage change orders, and maintain client relationships while meeting cost, time, and quality goals.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma or GED.
• Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree in Construction Management or Business Management is preferred, but not required.
• Military experience is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in electrical construction, account management, or estimating.
• Experience writing and managing budgets including monthly profit and loss statements.

Responsibilities

• Directly responsible for planning/preparing all contract administration, executing, and directing project activities, and developing or maintaining client relationships.
• Read and interpret drawings and specifications to perform take offs, estimations, and proposals.
• Build and maintain construction project schedules, meeting and exceeding timelines and budgetary goals.
• Utilize Procore software for seamless field and office interaction.
• Enter and track proposal activity in company enterprise relationship software.
• Coordinate other trades that are involved in projects.
• Assist customer and field personnel with initiating, tracking and documenting change orders.
• Review project documents; plans and specifications; resolving construction difficulties; coordinating field project kickoffs/closings; and developing and maintaining client relationships, all within project cost, time, and quality standards.
• Manage, maintain, and approve all weekly forms and documentation to include but not limited to reports, material requests, billing worksheets, change orders, budgets, and customer updates.
• Monitor production schedule to ensure deadlines are met.
• Conduct job walks.
• Act as a resource to the Specialty Electrical Estimator as needed.

Skills

Estimating

Project coordination

Independent work

Communication

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

Relocation willing

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's or Associate’s Degree in Construction Management or Business Management

Military experience

Tools

Procore

Infor Service Management

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Position works out of the Construction Services Division developing take offs and proposals. Upon receipt of work this position helps coordinate multiple projects from start to finish.

Reports To:

Construction Services Manager

Company Overview:

Founded in 1985, Premier Power Maintenance is a leading provider of high voltage specialty services, NETA testing, P&C Commissioning, Life extension and Specialty Construction Services. Premier Power Maintenance strives to provide a relaxed, yet professional atmosphere that is fun to work in and one truly based on values, morals, and respecting our team members to the highest level. Premier Power Maintenance defines its services in six primary areas: Safety Training, Engineering, Installation, Commissioning, Preventative Maintenance, and Repair. Our goal is to provide customers with a safe, dependable, and uninterrupted power supply. We invest heavily in redundant tooling, test equipment, and team member training, which helps ensure an immediate and effective response to any service request. We have highly qualified field service personnel capable of assuring our customers that all emergencies will be handled promptly and professionally. We take pride in our safety and unparalleled expertise in the field.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Directly responsible for planning/preparing all contract administration, executing, and directing project activities, and developing or maintaining client relationships.
• Responsible for lay out of project work and ensuring that materials, tools, equipment, and information are scheduled timely to meet scope and construction schedules.
• Read and interpret drawings and specifications to perform take offs, estimations, and proposals.
• Build and maintain construction project schedules, meeting and exceeding timelines and budgetary goals.
• Utilize Procore software for seamless field and office interaction.
• Enter and track proposal activity in company enterprise relationship software.
• Coordinate other trades that are involved in projects.
• Assist customer and field personnel with initiating, tracking and documenting change orders.
• Responsible for reviewing project documents; plans and specifications; resolving construction difficulties; coordinating field project kickoffs/closings; and developing and maintaining client relationships, all within project cost, time, and quality standards.
• Manage, maintain, and approve all weekly forms and documentation to include but not limited to reports, material requests, billing worksheets, change orders, budgets, and customer updates .
• Monitor production schedule to ensure deadlines are met.
• Conduct job walks.
• Act as a resource to the Specialty Electrical Estimator as needed.
• The above list of duties is not to be construed as an exhaustive list, other duties logically associated with the position may be assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Extensive knowledge quoting the installation, configuration and wiring of all types of substation equipment.
• Demonstrate the highest level of professionalism and courtesy when interacting with team members, customers, and vendors.
• Ability to work independently .
• Must have excellent communication, organization, and attention to detail.
• Communicates effectively, in writing and verbally, with customers, peers, management and owners.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and work well under pressure to meet goals and deadlines.
• Must have superb follow up ability.
• Must be advanced in utilizing computer for daily recordkeeping, including Microsoft Office Suite
• Must have the ability to learn Infor Service Management and Procore software.
• Must be willing to relocate within 60 miles of Indianapolis, IN.
• Corporate business hours are Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:30pm, but depending on the scope of works hours outside of business hours may be required.
• Work in close, but safe, proximity to live electrical substations.
• Blend of office work and customer visits is expected.
• Able to work flexible hours.

Education and Work Experience:

• Requires a High School Diploma or GED.
• Bachelors or Associate’s Degree in Construction Management or Business Management is preferred, but not required.
• Military experience is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in electrical construction, account management, or estimating.
• Experience writing and managing budgets including monthly profit and loss statements.

Other Requirements:

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment criminal background check, education verification, motor vehicle report, physical abilities test, an approved hair and urine drug screen, as well as periodic, unannounced random testing.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and other voluntary insurance programs are available
• Covers 100% of team member premiums for short-term disability, long-term disability, basic life insurance, and AD&D
• 401(k) plan
• Generous paid time off policy, with annual carryover option
• Opportunity for additional paid time off through our “Work Life Balance” program
• Six paid holidays per year, plus one floating holiday
• Years of service bonus
• NETA testing incentives
• Field incentive pay for procuring additional work
• Education assistance program
• Company cell phone or cell phone stipend, computer, and credit card
• Annual uniform and safety boot allowance