Assistant Project Manager
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Job Description/Duties:
Assist project management in oversight on multiple substation projects either in role of a prime contractor or as a subcontractor
Promote safety culture through practices, participation, image and awareness
Analyze project specific technical information and provide direction to estimating and project management regarding interpretation of information for use in pricing, budgeting, purchasing, scheduling, project scope development, from project inception to completion
Work with project managers and clients to develop and maintain project schedules which include all project activities (engineering deliverables, materials procure/fab/del, field construction activities, and outage requirements)
Implement and maintain individual project document control
Develop, maintain, and deliver individual project close out documentation packages
Anticipate, identify, prevent and solve problems as necessary
Promote customer, subcontractor, and vendor relations. Present courtesy, integrity, and fairness at all times especially while managing customer demands
Assist project manager in creation of project monitor reports and maintain information (receivables, productivity, equipment log, p/o’s, billings, costs, c/o’s, commitments). Create comparisons of actual results versus budgeted.
Understand and monitor scope of work, schedule, pricing details, assumptions, means and methods contemplated, and project risks.
Assist project manager to prepare meeting minutes, daily reports, correspondence, material specifications, QA/QC, etc.
Maintain up-to-date Change Order Logs (requested, outstanding and issued), RFI logs (open and closed), drawings (new and old revisions), schedule, and QA/QC documentation.
Create and maintain project submittals including log and schedule update information
Participate in preconstruction review and design-build activities
Maintain files (both electronic and physical) of correspondence, bids, projects, etc.
Education/Certification(s)/License(s)
A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, in construction management, project management, civil engineering, electrical engineering, or similar education with GPA 3.0+
Requirements/Technical Skills:
Proficient in computer skills requisite to position, spreadsheets, e-mail, word, project management software, scheduling
Ability to interpret specifications, drawings, including one-lines/schematics
Familiarity with critical path scheduling development and updates
Effective verbal and written communication, organization and planning, and problem resolution skills
Travel as required to project jobsites for meetings, audits, and inspections
Demonstrate critical thinking, attention to detail, and strong meeting coordination and facilitation skills
Collaborate with co-workers and peers, and listen to criticism without exhibiting behavioral extremes.
Maintain composure and objectivity under pressure
Understand algebraic equations and apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
Periodic ability to travel several days overnight is required
Required to work on jobsites during inclement weather. Though the company provides for and takes protective measures, the employee may be exposed to safety sensitive and hazardous situations during the course of performing their job responsibilities.
Maintain a valid driver's license; acceptable motor vehicle record; acceptable drug screening; and acceptable criminal record report consistent with company policy.
Willingness to relocate or travel for a specific project a positive.
Proficiency with Primavera P6 scheduling software (preferred)
Primavera Project Manager or Project Doc Control management software experience (preferred)
Ability to interpret specifications and drawings (preferred)
Technical writing capabilities utilized in preparation of work plans, subcontractor scope documents, and requests for information (preferred)
Experience:
Minimum 3 years’ experience in construction project management experience and/or engineering experience.
data center, commercial construction, electrical contracting experience (preferred and highly desirable)
Phalcon, Ltd. and its companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $47,990.75 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
Are you self motivated, proactive and a quick learner?
Do you have a leadership mindset?
Education:
Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
project management GC, Subcontractor or field: 3 years (Required)
electrical construction industry: 5 years (Required)
understand blueprints, electrical diagrams: 2 years (Required)
performing electrical work: 3 years (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
Ashburn, VA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person