Assistant Project Manager

Hunt Electric•Highlands Ranch, CO

5d•$65,000 - $80,000

About The Position

Hunt Electric is hiring an Assistant Project Manager for its Northern Colorado area office. The role assists with projects from bidding through final construction activities and requires strong internal and external customer service to build and maintain relationships. Knowledge of electrical construction is required. The position supports project estimating, preconstruction, contract administration, cost and schedule monitoring, billing, vendor coordination, and project meetings. It also calls for a positive, goal-oriented approach, dependability, and active contribution to a positive team environment.

Requirements

Knowledge of electrical construction is required.
Electrical construction, design, finance, and management experience or knowledge is preferred.
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.
Licensed electrician or electrical background.
Valid driver’s license.
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, complete takeoffs, and prepare cost estimates.
Prepare preconstruction budgets and schedules.
Process contract drawings and specifications and oversee work to ensure it complies with those documents and the contract.
Process shop drawings, submittals, requests for information, and related items as needed.
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.
Analyze and forecast project costs and reports, and determine project schedule and cost status.
Monitor 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, manage, and communicate with vendors, addressing issues involving submittals, delivery, labor, schedules, and payment disputes.
Maintain working knowledge of other trades’ responsibilities and their integration with electrical work.
Review project cash flow and accurately and promptly review project manager reports with management representatives.
Contribute to a positive team environment and demonstrate a positive, goal-oriented attitude and willingness to learn.
Maintain regular attendance and comply with scheduled work hours.
Perform other duties or work at other locations as assigned by the manager.