Assistant Project Manager

Assistant Project Manager Helix Electric was founded in 1985 and is now one of the nation's largest and most successful electrical contracting companies. Our commitment to empowering people and powering projects is realized by our exceptional team of dedicated and highly skilled experts working together and never settling for good enough. We are proud of the team-oriented and employee-empowered business approach that defines our unique character. Our electrical Assistant Project Manager assists their Project Manager on projects and is the liaison between the field and the office. They are responsible for defining the project's objectives by planning, executing, and finalizing projects according to the schedule while keeping within the budget. Close support of senior project management team. Develop project teams while delivering quality output, meeting customer expectations, managing to scope, delivering on time, and delivering within budget. Develop and support project management techniques and schedule goals, procurement and contractual requirements, personnel assignments, and capacity planning. Evaluate and continually improve the systems and processes used by the department to effectively meet customer requirements and profitability goals with an emphasis on strong internal unit tracking methods. Ensure schedule requirements are met. Readily adjust priorities and milestones based upon changing customer needs, resource availability, and job requirements. Interact with the customer to validate expectations are understood and met before, during, and after project completion. Provide close support and oversight for third-party construction firms and subcontractors. Manage project review process with particular emphasis on financial forecasting. Ensure high-quality engineering, studies, and Helix project delivery. Proactively and systematically communicate challenges, risks, and successes. Oversee monthly invoicing process per project terms and negotiate appropriate change orders. Coordination with Site Superintendent(s) to understand and assess installation methods, labor needs, and manpower forecasts. Close support and oversight on adherence to the Quality Control process. Close support to ensure that all downstream team members are meeting deadlines on assigned tasks. Qualifications At least 2 to 3 years of Project Engineer experience in the electrical construction industry. Understand engineering in electric power. Field experience coordinating with construction management. Extensive knowledge of project scheduling, bids, take offs, change orders, and contracts. Demonstrated ability to develop relationships and assist in winning projects. Demonstrated ability to run a profitable portfolio. BSEE or Construction Management degree strongly preferred. Journeyman or Master Electrician's license a plus. The starting base pay for this role is between USD $80,000.00 and $95,000.00 per year. The actual base is dependent upon many factors, such as: location, training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. The role may also be eligible for bonus and benefits. Benefits Medical Plans Dental Plans Vision Plan Life Insurance Disability Insurance Accident Insurance Critical Illness Insurance Hospital Insurance Pet insurance 401(k) Plan with Match Employee Discount Program through PerkSpot Tax Savings Accounts FSA, HSA, DCFSA and CSA Tuition Reimbursement Scholarships Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr