Service Assistant Project Manager
About The Position
The Assistant Project Manager will support the management of electrical and low voltage projects in the Midwest while playing an active role in the estimating process. This role involves assisting in project supervision, negotiating purchases, managing financial aspects, and ensuring the timely completion of projects while maintaining client relationships. The successful candidate will work closely with Project Managers, Account Managers, field supervision, vendors, and customers to ensure project success while supporting Allied Electric's growth initiatives. The ideal candidate will have electrical estimating experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in software such as Excel, Accubid, and LiveCount. The role provides support throughout the project lifecycle including estimating, procurement scheduling, cost control, execution and closeout activities.
Requirements
- 2 years of electrical estimating experience in commercial and industrial projects strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to perform quantity takeoffs and support bid preparations under the direction of a senior estimator, project manager or account manager.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate complex electrical project requirements.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
- Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across all project stakeholders.
- Familiarity with the National Electric Code and basic electrical engineering calculations.
- Ability to work well in a team environment and interact effectively with supervisors, peers, and subordinates.
Nice To Haves
- Formal electrical training or trade school education preferred but not required.
- Experience with Accubid, LiveCount, Bluebeam Revu, and other construction estimating software preferred.
- Experience with Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, or similar project management platforms preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist in supervising the total effort of projects to ensure completion within design, budget, and schedule.
- Support the establishment of project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards within company guidelines.
- Assist with project closeout documentation and maintain project log and files.
- Identify and escalate potential issues.
- Assist in developing and maintaining project schedules and milestone tracking.
- Coordinate manpower planning requirements with field leadership and project management staff.
- Conduct periodic job site visits to monitor project progress and support field operations.
- Assist in resolving Requests for Information (RFIs), submittents, and design conflicts.
- Support project turnover meetings between estimating and operations teams.
- Communicate with clients, subcontractors, and general contractors to ensure timely project completion.
- Represent the company in meetings with clients, suppliers, subcontractors, and general contractors when necessary.
- Assist in managing financial aspects of contracts to protect the company's interests.
- Support cost estimates, budget pricing and change order development, including pricing, tracking, approvals and status management.
- Support project cost tracking, forecasting, and budget management.
- Assist with collecting and organizing project performance data for review by Project Managers.
- Assist with monthly project financial reviews.
- Assist with project billing and accounts receivable collection efforts.
- Provide technical assistance with interpreting drawings and equipment suggestions.
- Review drawings, specifications, and construction documents for completeness and constructability.
- Support implementation of company quality and safety initiatives.
- Support adherence to applicable codes, standards, and project specifications.
- Assist in detailed electrical quantity takeoffs from construction drawings and specifications using Accubid, LiveCount and Bluebeam Revu.
- Review drawings and specifications to identify scope gaps, exclusions and clarifying questions for project managers and account managers.
- Assist in preparing proposal packages, cover letters and scope narratives.
- Participate in pre-bid site walks and post-bid scope review meetings.
- Support subcontractor/vendor quote comparison.
- Perform any other tasks assigned by management.
Benefits
- Growth opportunities
- Impactful work
- Investment in people
- Investment in technology
- Career development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
