Assistant Project Manager

About the Role

Assistant Project Manager responsible for working on assigned projects. This includes collaborating closely with project managers on scheduling, purchasing, various reports for projects, estimating, submittals and O&M’s, as required for assigned projects.

Miller Electric Company – Omaha, NE 68105 US (Primary)

B.S./B.A. or equivalent in Construction, Electrical Engineering.

Minimum 2 years experience.

Full Time Exempt.

Local.

• Background check required.
• Clean MVR required.
• D.O.T. physical examination and drug test required.

• Assist in writing quotations and project proposals, estimating projects when necessary, reviewing contracts, setting up projects in relevant software applications, working with project managers, on‑site foremen, and general contractors on assigned work.
• Working with Project Supervision team:
  • Work with Project Manager and Superintendent for scheduling of manpower.
  • Work with Project Manager and Shop on assigned projects.
  • Assist with material purchases with Project Manager.
    • Assemble and submit shop drawings to GC.
    • Acquire and distribute approved shops to project team.
  • Provide regular project updates to Project Foreman and Superintendent.
    • Attend OAC meetings for project.
  • Work with Safety Director on project to ensure all OSHA and General Contracting safety expectations are being met.
  • Work with office team for project documentation requirements.
• As assigned, help manage project, labor and materials to achieve project outcomes, continuously monitoring projects and reporting project progress on a monthly basis.
• Provide documentation of projects, including the approval of shop drawings, ensuring timely and effective billing, and estimating.

• Ability to grasp and increase understanding of Electrical systems.
• Construction experience is a plus.
• Ability to work with complex projects and understand details of project management.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Proficient troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Prefer B.S./B.A. or equivalent in Construction, Electrical Engineering or similar.
• A.S. in Electrical Technology supplemented with one or more courses in current technology.
• Minimum of 2 years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to handle highly confidential information/material.
• Proficient computer skills: email, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics and accounting and engineering software.
• Mathematical proficiency – ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages.
• Reading comprehension – understanding written technical documents.
• Active learning – ability to apply new information for problem-solving and decision-making.

• Oral comprehension and expression abilities.
• Problem sensitivity ability to identify and resolve issues.
• Written comprehension ability.
• Speech recognition ability.
• Handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Manual dexterity – quick hand movements to assemble or manipulate objects; importance level 5.
• Light physical activity; minimal lifting up to 25 lbs; primarily administrative activities.
• Extensive close vision activities.
• Professional work appearance required.