Electrical Assistant Project Manager

Hunt Electric, Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) plan

Paid personal time (PTO)

Job summary

Hunt Electric, Inc. in Salt Lake City seeks an Assistant Project Manager to support the lifecycle of electrical construction projects, from bidding through final site activities. The role emphasizes strong customer service, vendor coordination, and cost control.

A successful candidate will have knowledge of electrical construction, budgeting, scheduling, shop drawings, and change orders, plus solid communication skills and a proactive, team-driven mindset.

Qualifications

• Experience/knowledge of electrical construction, design, finance and management.
• Able to apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee performance.
• Understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards etc. and their impact on project activities.
• Communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Proficiency in computer systems, department software, and typing skill are necessary.
• Licensed electrician or an electrical background.

Responsibilities

• Bid, takeoff and prepare cost estimates.
• Prepare preconstruction budgets and scheduling.
• Process contract drawings and specifications and oversee project compliance.
• Process shop drawings, submittals, RFIs, etc.
• Manage change requests and change orders.
• Prepare schedule of values and billings.
• Monitor project materials, equipment and labor costs and reporting.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Customer service

Typing

Education

Electrical license

Electrical background

Tools

MS Office

Project management software

Job description

Hunt Electric, Inc is seeking a qualified candidate to fill our Assistant Project Manager position. The qualified candidate’s duties will be to assist with the process from bidding the job through the final construction activities. The position requires a high level of customer service internal and external to build and maintain relationships. Knowledge of electrical construction is required.

Major Duties:

• Bid, takeoff and prepare cost estimates.
• Prepare preconstruction budgets and scheduling.
• Process contract drawings and specifications and oversee the project is in accordance with these Documents and per the contract.
• Process shop drawings, submittals, RFI’s, etc. as necessary.
• Process and manage change requests and change orders.
• Prepare schedule of values and billings.
• Monitor project materials, equipment and labor costs, and ensure accurate quality reporting is being performed.
• Read, interpret, analyze and forecast a project’s cost and associated report and determine the status of the job in terms of schedule and cost.
• Be aware of unit costs and monitor and compare daily progress on site with that of the project’s
• Ability to learn estimation on large scale electrical projects.
• Participate in and conduct project meetings as needed.
• Coordinate, manage, and communicate with vendors and effectively deal with problems such as submittals, delivery, labor, schedule and payment disputes.
• Maintain a good working knowledge of other trades responsibilities and integration with the electrical work.
• Review the project cash flow position and review project manager reports accurately and timely with the Management representative(s).
• Demonstrate an aptitude for learning, goal-oriented mindset for continual growth, with a “Can-Do” positive attitude.
• Actively contributes to a positive team environment.
• Demonstrates dependability with regular attendance and compliance to scheduled work hours.
• Other duties or locations as assigned by Manager.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience/knowledge of electrical construction, design, finance and management preferred.
• Able to apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee performance.
• Understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards etc. and their impact on project activities.
• Communication and interpersonal (tact, diplomacy, influence etc.) skills are essential.
• Proficiency in computer systems, department software, and typing skill are necessary.
• Licensed electrician or an electrical background.

As a full-time Assistant Project Manager, you would also be eligible for an excellent benefits package, including

• medical
• dental
• life insurance
• short-term and long-term disability
• a 401(k) plan
• paid personal time (PTO)

About Hunt Electric

Hunt Electric, Inc. is a full-service electrical, technology, and infrastructure contractor with wide-reaching services available in a variety of markets. Headquartered in Salt Lake City, we have additional branch locations in Denver, CO, St. George, UT, and Boise, ID. Since 1986, we have experienced tremendous growth with plans to continue expanding our services and markets served. If you are looking for a merit-based company where you can improve your skills, grow your career, and enjoy your work.

Work Schedule

This is a full-time position with a typical working schedule of Monday - Thursday 7:00am – 4:30pm Mon- Thurs and Friday 7:00am -2:00pm.