Electrical Substation Assistant Project Manager / QA/QC / Field Engineer

Wilson Construction Company; California (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Job summary

Wilson Construction Company is seeking an Electrical Substation Assistant Project Manager to support project management on utility substation construction and help plan and coordinate technical work.

This is an entry-level field/office position with most time spent at a project field office and some time at Wilson’s California office in Rancho Cordova. Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or equivalent, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to multi-task are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Project Management, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Experience in Microsoft Project and/or Primavera P6 is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers and Schedulers with administrative tasks.
• Enter daily project status data and prepare 3- and 5-day look-aheads.
• Prepare RFIs, transmittals, and submittals; schedule materials and track deliveries.
• Assist with approval of material invoices.
• Track and report equipment; maintain spreadsheets; provide overall project support.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Self-motivation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Title: Electrical Substation Assistant Project Manager / QA/QC / Field Engineer

Location: Various Project Locations Throughout the Western United States

Wilson Construction Company (Wilson) has an immediate opening for a self-motivated Electrical Substation Assistant Project Manager with a positive, team-oriented outlook. This position will provide project management support on utility substation construction projects as well as assist in developing, planning, and coordinating the technical work for electric utility construction projects.

This is an entry level field/office position. The majority of work hours will be spent at a project field office, with some time spent at Wilson’s California office in Rancho Cordova, California. This position shall work under the direction of the On-site Project Manager or Project Superintendent.

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting Project Managers and Schedulers with various administrative tasks;
• Entering daily project status data;
• Preparing three- and five-day look-aheads;
• Preparing Requests for Information (RFIs), transmittals/submittals;
• Scheduling materials and tracking deliveries; and
• Assisting with the approval of material invoices.

Assisting with Quality Assurance Program:

• Tracking and reporting equipment on the project daily;
• Maintaining various spreadsheets;
• Performing overall project support for all departments; and
• Delivering paperwork and performing other errands.

Requirements include:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Project Management, Engineering, or equivalent experience;
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.);
• Experience in Microsoft Project and/or Primavera P6 is a plus;
• Strong attention to detail;
• Strong organizational skills to include:
  • o Coordinating, tracking, and meeting deadlines;
  • o Following up;
  • o Handling multiple tasks in a fluctuating workload; and
  • o Multi-tasking efficiently.
• Analytical skills;
• Self-motivated attitude;
• Ability to work independently while still contributing to the team;
• Willingness to help where needed for the benefit of the team;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to communicate effectively with various levels of staff and personality types; and
• Must maintain a valid driver license.

This position requires a candidate that thrives in high-pressure, fast-paced environments due to a high volume of work, tight deadlines, and our dedication to customer satisfaction. Candidates must be able to work on projects in a team environment and maintain strong working relationships with co-workers and customers.

Competitive salary and excellent benefits package, including employer paid medical, dental, vision, 401(k), personal time off, and holiday pay.

Wilson Construction Co. is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Smoke and drug free environment. Successful candidates will be required to pass post-offer and random drug tests, including marijuana.