Assistant Project Manager - Low Voltage Construction)

Job Description

Job Description

Walker Engineering is seeking assistant PMs with construction industry experience in our low voltage division with a focus on structured cabling, security and AV construction.

The APM would learn project management methods and strategies, and become familiar with company systems, while performing various administrative assignments in support of a designated project or group of projects.  With supervisory direction, establish goals and accomplish assigned tasks within prescribed time frames and financial parameters.

Candidates are encouraged to directly apply on the Walker Engineering website: &cws=37&rid=622

Project Manager Duties Include:

• Participate in construction document analysis to develop clear and consistent interpretations.
• Become familiar with the materials, equipment, and components of the technical systems installed by Walker.
• Advise project management of potential problems, work interferences, schedule difficulties, and the like, as it relates to assigned duties.  Learn how Walker can circumvent and/or resolve such problems.
• Compose and edit letters, memos, reports, and procedures as directed.
• Process day-to-day administrative items (i.e., expense reports, supply requisitions, RFI’s, submittals, shop drawings, procurement, quantity take-offs, etc.) per supervisor’s direction.
• Prepare special reports, studies, and statistical analysis per supervisor’s request.  May require research, development and/or interpretation of data with little supervision or instruction.
• Learn how to interpret project schedules, anticipate manpower requirements and measure subcontractor performance.
• Assist with the research and preparation of field change requests to resolve design issues.
• Participate in the continuous updating and accurate generation of as-built documents.
• Attend project coordination and owner/contractor/architect/engineer meetings as directed.
• Assume a proactive approach to career development.  Utilize available resources within Walker as well as request alternative instruction to learn how to become a successful project manager.
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction.

Travel Requirements:  0 - 25% (may vary significantly among individuals in this position)

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum 4+ years of applicable construction field leadership or APM experience.
• Low voltage construction experience a plus (structured cabling, AV, or security).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Outstanding organizational skills
• Excellent MS Office skills and ability/desire to learn new software systems
• Must obtain OSHA-30 certification within six (6) months from date of hire
• Must be courteous, professional, diplomatic, and highly motivated
• Employment is contingent upon satisfying all jobsite-specific access requirements, with no outstanding restrictions from any jobsite or from working with any of Walker’s partnering General Contractors, Owners, Customers, etc.
  
   

Education and Qualifications

·         High School Diploma

·         Minimum 4+ years of applicable construction field leadership or APM experience.

·         BICSI Certifications of any kind are accepted and encouraged for this position.

Walker Engineering Inc. was formed in Dallas, Texas in 1981. Since then the company has grown from three employees to one of the largest electrical contractors and network technology providers in the states of Texas with offices in Houston, Dallas/Fort Worth, Austin, and San Antonio.

We have successfully built projects in many diverse market segments and the revenue for the company now exceeds $1B. The over 2,000 employees at Walker Engineering strive to deliver high-quality work at a fair price. The principle of Trust Built on Performance is provided to each client regardless of the size of the project.

Company Description

Walker Engineering Inc. was formed in Dallas, Texas in 1981. Since then the company has grown from three employees to one of the largest electrical contractors and network technology providers in the states of Texas with offices in Houston, Dallas/Fort Worth, Austin, and San Antonio.\r\n\r\n\r\nWe have successfully built projects in many diverse market segments and the revenue for the company now exceeds $1B. The over 2,000 employees at Walker Engineering strive to deliver high-quality work at a fair price. The principle of Trust Built on Performance is provided to each client regardless of the size of the project.