Assistant Project Manager

About Us

Carr & Duff is a leading electrical contractor in the Greater Philadelphia Tri-State Area & Mid-Atlantic Region since 1958. With over 65 years of experience, C&D has earned a reputation for excellence in tackling complex electrical construction projects with a focus on safety, quality, and timeliness. C&D has completed a wide range of successful projects for utilities and transportation providers along with commercial, industrial, educational, and medical facilities. Our services include electrical building construction, low voltage and specialty systems, testing and maintenance and lighting systems. C&D is committed to incorporating sustainable construction techniques as well as green and renewable energy initiatives as part of our services. Turn the power on with Carr & Duff!


About the Position

We are looking for an energetic, outgoing person to join our team as an Associate Project Manager! This position is to provide support to the Project Managers and electrical construction teams in the areas of safety, planning, scheduling, cost monitoring, customer reporting, performance tracking, estimating, drawing reviews, change orders, and bid development.


Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with the utilization of common systems and processes to provide for proper accounting, reporting of project costs, customer billing, scheduling, material procurement, subcontractor management, record keeping, documentation, and budgeting.
• Assist with the development and tracking of key performance and financial metrics that will optimize performance, productivity, and reduce costs.
• Assist in the preparation of proposals and estimates, including drawing take-offs, and securing subcontractor and material quotes.
• Work with Project Managers to set up job structure from project award to completion (e. safety, scheduling, forecasting, document control plan, cost codes, job cost spreadsheets, material/tooling plan, equipment, billing, etc.).
• Assist in job hand-off from estimating to project field supervision.
• Work with purchasing on material orders and required submittals.
• Travel to a variety of projects on a regular basis.
• Assist with the quotation of change orders from drawing changes, RFI's, etc. and assist with change order pricing.
• Work with the PMs to assist with the monthly project financial accounting, job forecasts, and write up monthly reports.
• Work with customer and field management as required for schedule development and assist in maintaining those schedules during course of projects.
• Ensure the project has adequate resources to maintain schedule, budget, and ensure safety expectations.
• Interact with customer on projects with positive long-term relationship in mind.
• Ensure billing is timely submitted along with payment follow up.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration or related field preferred.
• Associate degree in a Technical Field with some relevant experience.
• 1-4 years of Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management or related experience in the electrical and/or electrical utility construction environment.
• An electrical aptitude preferred but not required.

Why should you join our team?

Our team is growing! We collaborate and use innovation to build meaningful relationships, both internally with colleagues and externally with customers. Our business casual dress code allows your personality to shine through.


We are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive package that stands as one of the most competitive within the industry. You won't find benefits like what Carr & Duff offer!

• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Prescription plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401K Program with Employer Match
• Group Life Insurance
• PTO package (in addition to 7 paid holidays)

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.