Assistant Project Manager

The Weitz Company / Contrack Watts, Inc.•Des Moines, IA

About The Position

EPI Power is hiring an Electrical Assistant Project Manager to join our team! The Assistant Project Manager collaborates with the Project Manager to profitably manage a small project or a specific scope of a larger project. This role will also manage the administrative and field construction activities on their assigned project. This role requires the ability to work 6 days per week, Monday – Saturday. EPI Power, LLC (“EPI”) is a licensed electrical contractor and subsidiary of The Weitz Company that specializes in data centers. Our mission is to safely deliver industry-leading electrical construction solutions on a fast-track basis. We believe our employees to be our most valuable asset, and we are committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and continuously improves.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in construction project management
An industry-related college degree is required; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
Project management skills and commercial construction knowledge
Ability to support schedule-driven execution in a fast-track construction environment
Strong negotiation and relationship building skills
Excellent verbal and written communication
Ability to make sound judgements and decisions
Analytical thinker with a high level of initiative
Adaptable to meet the needs of the business and the client
Detail-oriented and highly organized
Proficient in basic computer software including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
Ability to learn specific job-related software upon hire

Nice To Haves

Experience on data center, mission-critical, industrial, or other large complex electrical projects is strongly preferred
Knowledge and application of Lean principles
Experience with JDE, Procore, Bluebeam, P6 is a plus

Responsibilities

Be involved in developing BIM (building information modeling) application and Project BIM Execution Plan (BEP)
Understand contract terms and obligations to ensure work in progress is within scope
Manage construction documents, drawings, requests for information (RFI) and submittals
Prepare inspections, compliance audits and the non-conformance log
Manage material and equipment delivery status and project logs (i.e. buyouts, subcontractor material status reports, submittals, RFIs)
Assist in the preconstruction, project planning, and buyout process
Create and manage scopes of work to be included in subcontracts and/or purchase order agreements
Approve subcontractor and vendor pay applications
Assist in completion of monthly project status reports (MPSR), owner billings, and financial risk assessments
Ensure subcontract agreements and amendments are executed
Track and negotiate subcontractor requests for change
Utilize virtual design tools to assist with project coordination
Facilitate regular project meetings; record and distribute meeting minutes as needed
Manage closeout information, punch list items, as-built drawings, and warranty process
Facilitate dispute resolution among subcontractors, vendors, architects and owners
Identify and propose value engineering and scope reduction opportunities
Support with mentoring and providing development opportunities for team members
Assist with identifying, developing, and closing out owner and subcontractor change orders
Assist with documenting field conditions and potential impacts to cost or schedule
Support project safety initiatives and compliance with company and site safety requirements
Assist with reviewing productivity and schedule progress to support project reporting and coordination