Assistant Project Manager

Pike Corporation•Charlotte, NC

17h

About The Position

The Assistant Project Manager is responsible for estimating, scheduling, procurement, and management of specific projects under master service agreements and site-specific projects for distribution and transmission construction across a mix of Pike Electric, LLC customers. The role establishes baseline schedules and continuously monitors and updates project progress and costs, reporting results weekly. It also maintains positive customer relationships and provides Pike’s field operations team with the information needed to complete work cost-effectively and on time. Assistant Project Managers are expected to develop advanced skills and work independently. Under minimal supervision, the Assistant Project Manager manages projects in accordance with company policies and procedures; manages client relationships, subcontractors, and material procurement; and oversees change control and risk management. The role prepares project estimates, provides performance feedback to operations and field management, reports contract status, maintains financial controls to support project profitability, and supports emergency and storm restoration events. The position is primarily performed in a typical office or administrative work environment, though exposure to fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation may occur. Physical demands include regularly talking or hearing, and frequently standing, walking, handling objects, and reaching with hands and arms.

Requirements

Four-year college degree in construction management, business management, engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant construction/project management experience.
Detailed knowledge of project management fundamentals.
Working knowledge of computers and software applications, with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Written communication skills, including the ability to prepare basic and complex technical documents, formal letters, and invoices.
Oral communication skills, including the ability to present to small and diverse groups.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment with a high energy level and bias for action.
Ability to develop and maintain internal and external relationships and navigate organizational barriers.
Commitment to achieving goals and plans.
Organizational, planning, and time-management skills.
Ability to work with individuals from varied socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
Ability to follow company rules and policies.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of project management experience in the construction industry, preferably utility construction.
Proficiency in Microsoft Project and/or Primavera scheduling software.
Working knowledge of project accounting practices and financial systems.
General understanding of Fixed Price, Time & Materials, Cost Plus, and Unit contract pricing mechanisms.

Responsibilities

Manage projects in accordance with Pike policies and procedures.
Manage client relationships and establish effective, trusted business relationships.
Manage subcontractors and material procurement.
Manage effective change control and risk management processes.
Prepare thorough project estimates before construction.
Provide performance-related feedback and input to operations and field management.
Provide contract reporting and project status updates to field operations, management, and clients.
Maintain effective financial controls to ensure project profitability.
Support and manage emergency and storm restoration events.
Establish baseline schedules and monitor and update project progress and costs, reporting results weekly.
Provide field operations with information needed to perform work cost-effectively and on time.