Assistant Project Manager

About Us

PAR Western Line Contractors, LLC (dba QUES), a subsidiary of Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR), is composed of some of the most highly qualified professionals experienced in all aspects of engineering, designing, asset management, and construction management for the electric utility and other industries. We are a highly mobile and flexible team with the ability to service every area and region within our customers’ area of operation. With over 700 employees and growing, we have thousands of years of combined electrical utility experience to draw from when committing to provide our clients with a wide range of utility services.

About this Role

The Assistant Project Manager will work with the Project Manager to provide general administrative, technical, financial, and resource management support for their assigned projects from initial bid preparation through project close-out. The employee will be responsible for project data collection, entry, and management within the relevant corporate information systems which will deserve a high attention to detail and thoroughness. In this role, it will be essential to learn how the business runs, how changing circumstances are handled, and who to contact when there are questions. Critical for success are excellent oral and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work in teams.

What You'll Do

- Work with safety personnel to ensure that project is being built in accordance with OSHA and company regulations and that proper training is occurring

- Setup, organize, update, and maintain electronic and printed files of project documents utilizing various systems, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, and Sharepoint; Primavera P6; EcoSys; Quickbase; InEight; Procore; and others

- Define problems, gather information, and recommend appropriate resolutions

- Support pre-construction efforts, including bid preparation, contract and exhibit review, and execution planning

- Build and maintain relationships with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors; schedule and manage subcontractors, vendors, and material suppliers

- Monitor construction with the superintendent to keep the project on schedule and within budget, and review cost reports to identify ways to reduce cost while maintaining productivity

- Manage budget projections, cost forecasting, and productivity for labor, material, equipment, and subcontractors, including daily, weekly, and monthly progress reporting and cost-to-complete accuracy

- Oversee invoicing and payment applications and monitor the quality of labor, equipment, material, and subcontractor reporting for assigned projects

- Lead and document project meetings (agendas and minutes) daily, weekly, and monthly as required

- Develop, negotiate, submit, and track client and/or subcontractor change orders

- Assume additional responsibilities as directed by division or project management

What You'll Bring

- 2 Year’s Construction Science, Project Management, Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Engineering, or similar related Degree OR Equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience

- Entry level knowledge of all aspects of project management, project controls, contract management, budgeting, estimating, schedules, and safety required

- Must be able to maintain a professional appearance and work well under pressure to meet deadlines

- Knowledge of project management, project controls, estimating, construction, finance, and contract management, with an understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, and standards

- Ability to learn and apply accounting revenue recognition concepts and operations as needed to examine construction operations

- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Visio, Sharepoint); familiar with or ready to learn Primavera P6, JD Edwards, Hubble, EcoSys, Quickbase, and InEight

- Effective communication skills (oral, written, presentation, listening) and the ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks

- Ability to travel and work on project location, as required, with a valid driver's license and acceptable motor vehicle driving record (MVR)

- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical specifications, financial reports, and legal documents

What You'll Get

Pay- $90,000 - $115,000 /Annually *Depending on Experience

Benefits include-- Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K

Our projects are regulated by federal and state laws which require all employees to successfully pass criminal background checks, MVR, and drug tests (post-employment and random testing). The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time. This job description is subject to change at any time.

Our Company is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

EO/AA/Disability/Veteran Employer

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The anticipated compensation for this position is - depending on experience and qualifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.