Assistant Project Manager

Hunt Electric•Highlands Ranch, CO

About The Position

Hunt Electric is hiring an Assistant Project Manager for its Northern Colorado area office. The role supports projects from bidding through final construction activities and requires a high level of internal and external customer service to build and maintain relationships. Knowledge of electrical construction is required. The position involves estimating, preconstruction planning, contract and project documentation, cost and schedule monitoring, vendor coordination, project meetings, and communication with management and other trades. The successful candidate demonstrates a positive, goal-oriented attitude, dependability, and a commitment to contributing to a strong team environment.

Requirements

Knowledge or experience in electrical construction.
Licensed electrician or electrical background.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee performance.
Understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, and standards and their impact on project activities.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including tact, diplomacy, and influence.
Proficiency with computer systems and department software, and typing skills.
Dependability, regular attendance, and compliance with scheduled work hours.

Nice To Haves

Experience or knowledge of electrical construction, design, finance, and management.

Responsibilities

Bid projects, perform takeoffs, and prepare cost estimates.
Prepare preconstruction budgets and schedules.
Process contract drawings and specifications and oversee work for compliance with those documents and the contract.
Process shop drawings, submittals, requests for information (RFIs), and related documentation as needed.
Process and manage change requests and change orders.
Prepare schedules of values and billings.
Monitor project materials, equipment, and labor costs, and ensure accurate quality reporting.
Read, interpret, analyze, and forecast project costs and related reports; determine project status in terms of schedule and cost.
Understand unit costs and compare daily site progress with project progress.
Learn to estimate large-scale electrical projects.
Participate in and conduct project meetings as needed.
Coordinate and communicate with vendors, addressing issues involving submittals, delivery, labor, schedules, and payment disputes.
Maintain working knowledge of other trades’ responsibilities and how they integrate with electrical work.
Review project cash flow and ensure project manager reports are reviewed accurately and promptly with management representatives.
Contribute to a positive team environment and demonstrate dependability through regular attendance and adherence to scheduled work hours.
Perform other duties or work at other locations as assigned by the Manager.