Assistant Project Manager

Helix Electric•Goodyear, AZ

About The Position

The electrical Assistant Project Manager assists the Project Manager and serves as a liaison between the field and the office. The role helps define project objectives and supports planning, execution, and completion according to schedule and budget. It provides close support to senior project management, contributes to developing project teams, and helps deliver quality work that meets customer expectations, scope, schedule, and budget requirements.

Requirements

At least 2 to 3 years of Project Engineer experience in the electrical construction industry.
Understanding of engineering in electric power.
Field experience coordinating with construction management.
Extensive knowledge of project scheduling, bids, take-offs, change orders, and contracts.
Demonstrated ability to develop relationships and assist in winning projects.
Demonstrated ability to run a profitable portfolio.

Nice To Haves

BSEE or Construction Management degree strongly preferred.
Journeyman or Master Electrician's license is a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide close support to the senior project management team.
Develop project teams and support delivery of quality work that meets customer expectations, scope, schedule, and budget.
Develop and support project management techniques, schedule goals, procurement and contractual requirements, personnel assignments, and capacity planning.
Evaluate and continually improve departmental systems and processes to meet customer requirements and profitability goals, emphasizing internal unit tracking methods.
Ensure schedule requirements are met and adjust priorities and milestones as customer needs, resource availability, and job requirements change.
Interact with customers to validate that expectations are understood and met before, during, and after project completion.
Provide close support and oversight for third-party construction firms and subcontractors.
Manage the project review process, with particular emphasis on financial forecasting.
Ensure high-quality engineering, studies, and project delivery.
Communicate challenges, risks, and successes proactively and systematically.
Oversee monthly invoicing according to project terms and negotiate appropriate change orders.
Coordinate with Site Superintendents to understand and assess installation methods, labor needs, and manpower forecasts.
Support and oversee adherence to the Quality Control process.
Support downstream team members in meeting deadlines for assigned tasks.