Electrical Assistant Project Manager I (33674)

This position is responsible for assisting teams in the construction of projects and ensuring project quality, schedule, cost control, safety, and customer objectives are met.

• Provides support to project managers for change orders, expediting logs, RFI logs, etc.
• Performs cost control and financial management by working with preconstruction on project estimate and schedule
• Coordinates scope of work
• Prepares and reviews submittals
• Reviews and compiles pay applications, change requests, and other project financial documentation
• Partners with Project manager to craft client proposals and award subcontracts
• Assists in contract administration and management
• Assists in employee time and recordkeeping
• Assists in coordinating work with project own representatives, architects, engineers, inspectors, and site subcontractors
• Participates in meetings to coordinate work and manage labor concerns
• Prepares correspondence as needed
• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure efficient and effective completion of project.
• Develops and maintains resource information on products, vendors, subcontractors, government requirements, etc.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure efficient and effective completion of tasks and projects.
• Secure material orders, assist superintendents with material orders.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure efficient and effective processes, completion of projects and smooth operation of department.

• BSEE or Construction Management preferred, high school diploma required.
• 2+ years experience in electrical construction.
• Demonstrated ability to develop relationships and leadership potential.
• Prior experience in electrical estimating a plus.
• Electricians license a plus.
• Strong Computer skills

• Proficient in Windows, Excel, Word, Outlook, Bluebeam, Accubid, and scheduling software
• Be able to perform accurate and organized take off from contract documents
• Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written.
• Proficient analytical, motivational, and leadership skills.
• Ability to use estimating software define the cost of any work to be performed.
• Working knowledge of electrical parts and their intended use.
• Working knowledge of general construction.
• Demonstrated safety leader and true believer in safety.
• Current and valid drivers license and clean driving record.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job may work inside or outside with possible exposure to extreme hot or cold temperatures and weather elements in restricted or confined spaces, and on slippery or uneven surfaces. This job may have exposure to working on ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, and other exposures typical of heavy construction. This job also operates in an office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

•    Must be able to traverse and inspect all areas of jobsite in all types of weather; this may include walking, climbing reaching, bending crawling, standing, or stretching.
•    The employee must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds 
•    Move about on the feet regularly. Sit for extended periods of time.
•    Requires the ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods of time. 
•    May require travel.
•    Exposure to characteristic construction site dangers.
•    Talk and hear, ability to communicate with others both written and orally and by telephone.
•    Possess good vision, normal or corrected. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision to discern color coded wires, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.  
•    Possesses good hearing, normal or corrected. 
•    Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, safety vest), as needed.  
•    Must be able to work 8 hours a day, 40 hours per week, and overtime as required and night shifts, as needed. Must be on-call to address delays, emergencies, bad weather, and other issues at the jobsite.
•    Must be able to work in the presence of customers and their representatives with little or no interference or disruption to the customer while maintaining a professional and courteous image. 

CEC Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to attracting and retaining the best-qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.