Traveling Assistant Project Manager

Helix Electric • Lithia Springs, GA

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About The Position

The Traveling Assistant Project Manager supports the Project Manager on electrical construction projects and serves as a liaison between the field and office. The role helps define project objectives and plan, execute, and finalize projects according to schedule and within budget. It provides close support to senior project management, contributing to project delivery, customer satisfaction, quality, and profitability.

Requirements

• At least 2 to 3 years of Project Engineer experience in the electrical construction industry.
• Understanding of electric power engineering.
• Field experience coordinating with construction management.
• Extensive knowledge of project scheduling, bids, takeoffs, change orders, and contracts.
• Demonstrated ability to develop relationships and assist in winning projects.
• Demonstrated ability to run a profitable portfolio.

Nice To Haves

• BSEE or Construction Management degree strongly preferred.
• Journeyman or Master Electrician's license is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide close support to the senior project management team.
• Develop project teams and deliver quality work that meets customer expectations, project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Support project management methods and schedule goals, procurement and contractual requirements, personnel assignments, and capacity planning.
• Evaluate and continually improve departmental systems and processes, with emphasis on internal unit tracking and customer requirements and profitability goals.
• Ensure schedule requirements are met and adjust priorities and milestones in response to customer needs, resource availability, and job requirements.
• Interact with customers to confirm expectations are understood and met before, during, and after project completion.
• Provide support and oversight for third-party construction firms and subcontractors.
• Manage project reviews, particularly financial forecasting.
• Ensure high-quality engineering, studies, and project delivery.
• Communicate project challenges, risks, and successes proactively and systematically.
• Oversee monthly invoicing according to project terms and negotiate appropriate change orders.
• Coordinate with Site Superintendents to assess installation methods, labor needs, and manpower forecasts.
• Support adherence to the Quality Control process.
• Help ensure downstream team members meet deadlines on assigned tasks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed