Project Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Construction Science/Management, Engineering, or an equivalent field; equivalent work experience or a combination of work and education may be substituted.
• At least 4 years of construction project experience, including construction planning and management activities such as engineering, estimating, bidding, preparing and administering purchase orders and subcontracts, scheduling, cost control, and document control.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem evaluation and solving skills.
• Understanding of the project design process.
• Understanding of the integrated EPC process.
• Understanding of construction means and methods.
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with other team members.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time, or as project needs require.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in EPC/design-build.
• Prior experience in the Power Delivery industry, including substation, transmission, and distribution.
• Familiarity with estimating, scheduling, and project management software and processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate engineering, estimating, project controls, procurement, and construction activities during project development and execution.
• Assist the Project Manager in developing the initial project schedule with engineering, estimating, project controls, procurement, and construction management personnel.
• Participate in value engineering and constructability reviews.
• Work with procurement to develop subcontractor and vendor scopes of work and contract schedule exhibits for PM review.
• Coordinate with Safety personnel on safety-related matters, including development and implementation of the project-specific safety plan, incident reporting, and support for incident investigations.
• Assist the PM with the project schedule and prepare monthly project review reports for the project management team and Senior Management.
• Support monthly project financial reviews and closeouts.
• Assist with RFI submittals using QISG’s document management system.
• Provide feedback to improve the quality of technical, commercial, and administrative project deliverables.
• Assist with procurement of purchase orders and subcontract packages.
• Monitor overall project design, procurement, and construction progress.
• Facilitate project close-out and warranty administration.
• Perform post-construction cost reviews and reporting, and participate in lessons learned.
• Perform other duties assigned by the PM, including acting as PM when the PM is unavailable if deemed qualified by the PM or Operations Director.
• Adhere to internal standards, policies, and procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Multiple medical, dental, and vision plans with 100% preventive care.
• 24/7 telehealth through Teladoc.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Company-funded HSA and pre-tax savings options.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• No-cost short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO) and 10 paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Education reimbursement and professional development.
• Employee discount program.
• Optional identity theft protection, accident insurance, voluntary life insurance for spouse and child, critical illness coverage, hospital indemnity, and pet insurance.