Assistant Project Manager - Excavating

M&J Electric•Saint Cloud, MN

32d

About The Position

We are looking for a talented Assistant Project Manager who has a passion for quality construction. This position is responsible for assisting with project oversight, leadership and support for all aspects of the site heavy civil work and excavation components (site preparation, excavation, earthwork, storm sewer drainage, access road building-gravel and mats, underground duct bank) of utility construction projects to include: safety, operations, P&L, planning, scheduling, cost monitoring, cost reporting, customer reporting, performance tracking, budgeting, estimating, change orders, billing, marketing, staff development, business development and bid development.

Requirements

Familiarity with site heavy civil work, gravel and mat Right of Way access, and excavation principles
Solid knowledge of Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Trimble GPS Business Center, Rover, and digitizing grading drawings
Knowledge of project management principles, concepts, and practices
Knowledge of business, financial and management principles and practices
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
Ability to anticipate and meet internal and external customer needs
Proven negotiation, communication, organizational, presentation and interpersonal skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Understanding of DOT rules / bridge laws
Functional computer skills including familiarity with Microsoft Project, Access, Excel, Word, Trimble Business Center, Civil 3D, or Insite
Ability to frequently travel to job sites
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Management or Business Administration Preferred (relevant experience can be substituted).

Nice To Haves

1-4 years of Project Coordinator, Assistant Project Management, Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the day-to-day oversight, support and technical expertise for the site civil work and excavation components of utility electrical construction projects throughout the United States.
In conjunction with the Project Manager, review project proposal, scope of the work and contract to develop an understanding to determine schedule, funding (cost/revenue), staffing, means and methods and allotment of resources
Assist with the development and tracking of key performance and financial metrics that will optimize performance, productivity and reduce costs
Assist in the preparation of proposals and estimates, including drawing take-offs
Work with Project Manager to set up job structure from beginning i.e. safety, scheduling, document control plan, cost codes, job cost spread, material/tooling plan, equipment, billing, etc.
Assist with the quotation of change orders from drawing changes, RFI's, etc.
Work with the Project Manager to assist with the monthly financial bridge, job forecasts and write up monthly report
Work with customer and field management on schedule development and assist in maintaining during course of project
Ensure the project has adequate resources to maintain schedule, budget and exceed safety expectations
Travel to project(s) on a regular basis