Substation Project Manager (Assistant) - Utility Construction

Pike Corporation; Florida; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pike Electric, LLC is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to oversee estimating, scheduling, procurement, and management of distribution and transmission projects under master service agreements and site-specific work. The role includes establishing baseline schedules, tracking progress and cost, and reporting results weekly.

You will maintain positive customer relationships while ensuring field operations are supplied with timely, accurate information to perform work cost-effectively.

Qualifications

• 4-year college degree preferably in engineering or construction management.
• Minimum of 2 years of project management experience in the construction industry (preferably the utility construction industry).
• Detailed knowledge of project management fundamentals.
• Working knowledge of computers and software applications with MS Office; scheduling software experience (MS Project/Primavera) a plus.
• Demonstrated skills in written communications; ability to compose basic as well as complex technical documents, formal letters, invoices.
• Demonstrated skills in oral communications; ability to make presentations to small and diverse groups.
• High energy level with the ability to work in a fast paced, ambiguous environment with a bias for action.
• Proven success in developing and maintaining internal and external relationships while effectively navigating organizational barriers.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects in accordance with Pike Policies and Procedures.
• Manage client, ensuring effective business relationships are in place and trusted by all parties.
• Manage subcontractors and material procurement.
• Effective change control and risk management processes.
• Thorough estimates of projects prior to construction.
• Provide meaningful performance related feedback/input to appropriate operations and field management members.
• Contract reporting and status for field operations, management, and client.
• Effective financial controls to ensure profitability on all projects.
• Manage and support of emergency and storm restoration events.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

MS Office

Job description

Pike Electric, LLC is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to oversee estimating, scheduling, procurement, and management of distribution and transmission projects under master service agreements and site-specific work. The role includes establishing baseline schedules, tracking progress and cost, and reporting results weekly.

You will maintain positive customer relationships while ensuring field operations are supplied with timely, accurate information to perform work cost-effectively.