Assistant Project Manager

Pike Corporation•Palm Beach Gardens, FL

27d

About The Position

The Assistant Project Manager is responsible for estimating, scheduling, procuring, and managing specific projects under master service agreements and site-specific projects for distribution and transmission construction across Pike Electric, LLC’s customer base. The position establishes baseline schedules, continuously monitors and updates project progress and costs across multiple projects, and reports results weekly. It maintains positive customer relationships and ensures Pike’s field operations team has the information needed to perform work cost-effectively and on time. Assistant Project Managers are expected to develop advanced skills and work independently. Under minimal supervision, the role manages projects according to Pike policies and procedures; client and subcontractor relationships; material procurement; change control and risk management; project estimates; feedback to operations and field management; contract reporting and status updates; financial controls; and support for emergency and storm restoration events.

Requirements

Four-year college degree, preferably in engineering or construction management.
At least 2 years of project management experience in the construction industry, preferably utility construction.
Detailed knowledge of project management fundamentals.
Working knowledge of computers and software applications, with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Strong written communication skills, including the ability to prepare technical documents, formal letters, and invoices.
Strong oral communication skills, including the ability to present to small and diverse groups.
High energy and ability to work in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment with a bias for action.
Proven ability to develop and maintain internal and external relationships while navigating organizational barriers.
Strong commitment to achieving goals and plans.
Organizational, planning, and time-management skills.
Working knowledge of project accounting practices and financial systems.
General understanding of Fixed Price, Time & Materials, Cost Plus, and Unit contract pricing mechanisms.
Ability to work with individuals from a variety of socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
Ability to follow company rules and policies.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in Microsoft Project and/or Primavera scheduling software.
Construction project management experience in the utility construction industry.

Responsibilities

Manage projects in accordance with Pike policies and procedures.
Manage clients and maintain effective, trusted business relationships.
Manage subcontractors and material procurement.
Implement 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, monitor and update progress and costs for multiple projects, and report results weekly.
Ensure field operations receive the information needed to complete work cost-effectively and on time.