Electrical Assistant Project Manager

Hunt Electric•Salt Lake City, UT

16d

About The Position

Hunt Electric, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support electrical construction projects from bidding through final construction activities. The role requires strong customer service and relationship-building skills with internal and external customers, along with knowledge of electrical construction. The Assistant Project Manager supports project estimating, preconstruction, contract administration, cost and schedule monitoring, billing, vendor coordination, and project meetings. The position is full-time and follows a typical schedule of Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Other duties or locations may be assigned by the manager.

Requirements

Knowledge or experience in electrical construction.
Licensed electrician or electrical background.
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.
Demonstrated dependability, regular attendance, and compliance with scheduled work hours.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Bid, 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 project documentation.
Process and manage change requests and change orders.
Prepare schedules of values and billings.
Monitor project material, equipment, and labor costs, and ensure accurate quality reporting.
Read, interpret, analyze, and forecast project costs and associated reports; determine project status in terms of schedule and cost.
Track unit costs and compare daily site progress with project progress.
Learn estimation for large-scale electrical projects.
Participate in and conduct project meetings as needed.
Coordinate, manage, 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 compliance with scheduled work hours.
Perform other duties or work at other locations as assigned by the manager.