Assistant Project Manager

Power & Construction Group provides a variety of commercial construction services to support our clients, emphasizing honesty, integrity, safety and hard work. We collaborate closely with our clients throughout every project phase, crafting custom solutions tailored to their needs. Our diverse team of creative problem solvers is dedicated to delivering projects safely, reliably, and innovatively. We prioritize open communication and teamwork to build strong, mutually beneficial relationships with our clients.

Our  Industrial Electric Division installs and maintains complex electrical systems in the power utility space. We work on a variety of substation projects and support much of the area’s electrical infrastructure. We also work on other commercial projects throughout western New York. As a niche player in the medium and high voltage space, we have become a valuable partner to electric and natural gas utility customers in upstate New York. 

Location: Rochester, NY

Position Summary:
The Assistant Project Manager is responsible for supporting an assigned portfolio of electrical projects. This includes quoting and planning projects, procuring the required material, scheduling employees, managing the delivery of work to our quality and safety standards, documenting changes and processing orders, and managing key customer relationships.

Specific responsibilities of the Assistant Project Manager will include but not be limited to:

• Perform all work associated with the bidding process
  • Attend pre-bid meetings, which can include site visits or walk-through meetings
  • Coordinate with vendors for pricing
  • Complete material takeoffs
  • Process and track RFI’s
  • Prepare and submit project estimates and bids
• Work with customers to plan and schedule work, communicate progress and address any required changes
• Line up required material, machinery and tools to perform work
• Schedule the work required to complete the project scope
• Create and/or manage site specific safety plans as required in conjunction with corporate Safety department
• Manage the Industrial Electric division’s two apprenticeship and employee development programs
• Produce and distribute correspondences, memos, letters, and forms
• Assist in the preparation of regularly scheduled reports
• Monitor and report on progress of work; help troubleshoot challenges to completion
• Accomplish other duties and tasks as assigned or requested

Skills and Qualifications:

• Construction knowledge requires, electrical construction knowledge strongly preferred
• 2 to 5 years of project management experience
• Ability to effectively communicate via phone and email
• Demonstrated ability to work independently
• Strong organizational and project management skills; able to manage multiple projects at once
• Excellent collaboration skills; able to work effectively across the organization
• Experience with Microsoft Project. SharePoint, Bid to Win, and Bluebeam a plus
• Understanding of construction documentation (contracts, drawings, specifications) required.
• Excellent analytical skills
• Great problem solver
• Strong attention to detail
• Flexibility to effectively deal with changing priorities and timelines
• Familiarity with analyzing data to develop material and cost estimates for large projects.
• Exemplary negotiation skills

Compensation:

• $70,000 to $90,000 per year PLUS Profitshare

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401K
• Boot Allowance
• Paid Training
• Profit Sharing

P&CG is an Equal Employment, Affirmative Action Employer and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. 

Any offer of employment is contingent upon passing a DOT Physical, drug screen, background check, and driver's license check. Candidates must maintain passing results throughout the term of employment with P&CG.