Assistant Project Manager - Commercial Construction

Assistant Project Manager - Commercial Construction at Watson Electrical Construction Co. LLC

Location:

Chesapeake, VA

Assistant Project Managers report to a Project Manager and/or Senior Project Manager and assist in the management, performance and completion of assigned projects in accordance with the policies and procedures of the company. Ideal candidates possess in-depth knowledge of installation, alterations, additions and/or repairs of electrical systems, conductors and associated materials within the commercial construction industry.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Successful in previous positions
• Logical reasons for employment change
• Experience and background indicate the candidate can perform the job well
• Candidate and hiring manager both feel confident that he/she can perform the job well
• Electrical license preferred but not required

• Superior verbal communication skills;
  Ability to express thoughts clearly
• Excellent reading, writing, and comprehension skills
• Displays active/effective listening skills
• Ability to translate and communicate technical jargon into layman terms
• Keeps conversations on track without getting ‘sidetracked’
• Asks pertinent questions/follow-up questions
• Possess a demeanor that is believable and inspiring

• High-energy level
• Positive attitude and enthusiasm
• Goal-oriented approach to achievement
• Honest and forthright
• Ability to get along with others and be a team player
• Ability to handle criticism
• Capable of being managed
• Motivated to succeed.
• Ongoing efforts at self-improvement
• Thorough in gathering data.
• Handles paperwork in a timely fashion.
• Strong time management skills
• Professional image. Neatness of appearance and dress.
• Appropriate remarks and attitude towards past employers and clients.

Additionally, the ideal candidate possesses the physical fitness and visual acuity necessary to perform the requirements of the position, i.e., survey electrical rooms, climb ladders, walk on rooftops, open electrical panels, read equipment nameplate data, etc. Monitor and control the Company’s established policies and procedures in the areas of, but not limited to:

• The Division Office Operations Procedures (General Policies and Operating Procedures).
• Vehicle usage.
• The Hazard Communication Program.
• The Quality Assurance Program.
• The Substance Abuse Program.
• The Safety and Hot Work Program.
• Policies concerning suppliers.
• Monitor and control, by review and verification, all paperwork related to assigned jobs/work orders.
• Adherence to the Division Calendar to assure that weekly, monthly and quarterly schedules are met.

• Profit/loss of assigned jobs.
• Monitor and control the job processing responsibilities on assigned projects.
• Monitor and control estimating including, but not limited to, the following:
• Assignment of estimators to specific projects.
• Assure that estimated are entered into the Estimate Log.
• Assure that all paperwork and other procedures are adhered to.
• Review and approve estimates and design/build projects within authorized limits.
• Preparation, bidding and re-estimate of assigned jobs and work orders.
• Recommend changes concerning material, labor, and EPAS.
• Preparation of pay-request breakdowns and monthly pay requests.
• Purchasing of all material for assigned projects plus verification of orders placed.
• Material approval submittal procedure.
• Preparation, submittal and processing of change orders and revisions.
• Accountable to management for:
  Project related general, technical and engineering problems (field and owner related).
• The preparation and accuracy of Monthly Job Status Updates and Post Job Conference Reports
• Monitoring and controlling the expediting of materials and subcontracts for assigned projects.
• Satisfactory completion of assigned projects.

• Accountable to management for monitoring:
• Problems relating to safety on the project and job security for material, tools and equipment.
• Problems relating to storage facilities.
• Monthly Job Productivity Reports.
• Productivity of assigned jobs/work orders.
• Jobs/work orders to assure they are being done in the most efficient and economical manner.
• Wage rates, labor, training and…