Project Manager Trainee

S. A. Comunale Co.•PA-Harrisburg US-PA-Reading, PA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

S.A. Comunale is seeking a Project Manager Trainee. A Project Manager Trainee will be assigned a mentor(s) to observe their functions and processes. They will assist the Project Manager mentor in overseeing all aspects of the project using planning, monitoring and controlling processes. A Project Manager Trainee will assist with the co-ordination and completion of multiple projects and to this end will aid in a variety of tasks including setting deadlines, assigning responsibilities, monitoring and summarizing progress of the project, and familiarizing themselves with required project reports and paperwork.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED is required.
Graduate or currently enrolled full-time at an accredited university, pursuing a Bachelors’ degree in Construction Management, or other similar degree is required.
Significant experience with Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel) applications is required.
Ability to think strategically, make sound decisions, and produce accurate and timely results is required.
Building positive working relationships with multiple levels of employees and management is required.
Demonstrating integrity and professionalism is required.
Demonstrating commitment to company values is required.
Excellent organizational skills are required.
Ability to follow-up on tasks and assignments in a timely manner is required.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills are required.
Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced multi-task environment is required.
Ability to perform basic business mathematical functions is required.
Ability to work with minimal supervision is required.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment is required.
Complying with all operating policies, procedures, executed Plans, and Programs is required.
Must have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, cooperate, and collaborate with multiple levels of employees, government agencies, customers, vendors and suppliers.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand see, talk, and hear.
The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
The employee is regularly required to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, pull/push, or crawl.
Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
The strength rating for this position is classified as medium work which entails exerting 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10-25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Operations of a computer, telephone, a hand calculator, and copiers/fax machine are required.
Understanding advanced math (Calculus, Algebra, & Geometry), shop math, simple drawings, technical reports, technical instructions, financial reports, layout work, legal documents, simple memos, and business letters is required.
Writing or presenting simple memos, summaries, business letters, and technical reports is required.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to commute to customer and company locations by land and air.
Significant experience with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Nice To Haves

Knowledge with sprinkler systems/plumbing and previous construction internship / experience a plus.
Experience working in MS Projects scheduling software a plus.

Responsibilities

Accurately define project requirements
Assist with creating job schedules.
Coordinate the delivery of tools and fabrication.
Identify and manage the personnel assigned to each project and track their labor efficiency.
Attend job progress meetings and initiate change orders and contract progress billings with the Project Manager.
Learn how to estimate remaining “cost-to-complete” for monthly WIP reporting.
Manage the day-to-day operations of assigned projects so that they are completed on time and on budget in correlation with the Project Manager.
Work with clients to brainstorm creative solutions to their problems and to ensure their needs are met through our customized solutions
Ensure projects follow established guidelines that guarantee they are completed as efficiently as possible.
Communicate with team members regarding project needs
Read and analyze job cost reports
Respond timely to inquiries from management
Assist with collections as required.