Assistant Project Manager

Assistant Project ManagerFor over 60 years, M. J. Electric, LLC, a Quanta Services company, has built long-standing working relationships and an industry-wide reputation as the single source solution to our customer's electrical utility construction and maintenance needs.MJE values integrity, is inspired by our work, and is invested in delivering quality projects for our customers. Our culture is a product of our core values and operating principles which unite our personnel. Their professional competence and intelligent innovation result in outstanding customer satisfaction. We stand by everything we do.We are committed to investing in our employees and their growth through training, tools, equipment, industry-leading safety measures, advancement opportunities, and more. At M. J. Electric, you aren't just applying for a job, you are building a career.About This Role Assistant Project ManagerWe are looking for a talented Assistant Project Manager who has a passion for quality construction. This position is responsible for providing support to the Project Manager in the areas of safety, planning, scheduling, cost monitoring, cost reporting, customer reporting, performance tracking, budgeting, estimating, change orders, billing, and bid development.What You'll DoAssist with the development of common systems and processes to provide for proper accounting, reporting of project costs, customer billing, scheduling, material procurement, subcontractors, record keeping, documentation, and budgetingAssist with the development and tracking of key performance and financial metrics that will optimize performance, productivity, and reduce costsAssist in the preparation of proposals and estimates, including drawing take-offsWork with Project Manager to set up job structure from beginning i.e. safety, scheduling, document control plan, cost codes, job cost spread, material/tooling plan, equipment, billing, etc.Assist in job hand off from estimating to field project supervisionWork with purchasing on material orders and required submittalsTravel to project(s) on a regular basisProvide weekly updates on project progress to the Project ManagerAssist with the quotation of change orders from drawing changes, RFI's, etc.Work with the Project Manager to assist with the monthly financial bridge, job forecasts, and write up monthly reportWork with customer and field management on schedule development and assist in maintaining during the course of the projectEnsure the project has adequate resources to maintain schedule, budget, and exceed safety expectationsInteract with customer on project with a positive long-term relationship in mindEnsure billing is timely submitted along with payment follow throughWhat You'll BringAbility to work independently and meet deadlinesAbility to anticipate and meet internal customer needsProven communication, organizational, and interpersonal skillsAbility to maintain confidentialitySolid computer skills including familiarity with Microsoft Suite, Primavera P6, and Microsoft ProjectBS/BA in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred1-4 years of Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, or related experience in a utility construction environmentWhat You'll Get$27.68 - $35.40 per hour401(k) with company match (Traditional & Roth)Paid Holidays and PTOMedical, Dental, and VisionFlexible Spending AccountsHealth Savings AccountAccident InsuranceHospital Indemnity InsuranceCritical Illness InsuranceLifelock Identity Theft ProtectionEmployee DiscountsShort-Term & Long-Term Disability