Reference #: 622
Position Purpose:To provide support to the Project Manager in the areas of safety, planning, scheduling, cost monitoring, cost reporting, customer reporting, performance tracking, budgeting, estimating, change orders, billing and bid development.
Essential Responsibilities
Assist with the development of common systems and processes to provide for proper accounting, reporting of project costs, customer billing, scheduling, material procurement, subcontractors, 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
Work with Project Manager to set up job structure from beginning i.e. safety, scheduling, document control plan, cost codes, job cost spread, material/tooling plan, equipment, billing, etc.
Assist in job hand off from estimating to field project supervision
Work with purchasing on material orders and required submittals
Travel to project(s) on a regular basis
Provide weekly updates on project progress to the Project Manager
Assist with the quotation of change orders from drawing changes, RFI's, etc.
Work with the Project Manager to assist with the monthly financial bridge, job forecasts and write up monthly report
Work with customer and field management on schedule development and assist in maintaining during course of project
Ensure the project has adequate resources to maintain schedule, budget and exceed safety expectations
Interact with customer on project with positive long-term relationship in mind
Ensure billing is timely submitted along with payment follow through
Knowledge | Skills | Abilities
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
Ability to anticipate and meet internal customer needs
Proven communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Extensive computer skills including familiarity with Microsoft Suite, Primavera - P6, and Microsoft Project
Qualifications
BS/BA in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration or related field preferred
1-4 years of Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management or related experience in a utility construction environment
Work Environment
Must be able to remain standing approximately 50% of the time
Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, climbing
The person in this position frequently communicates with employees and vendors and must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
Occasionally works in outdoor weather conditions
Occasionally lifting 40 poundsMJE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, status as a covered veteran, or other military status.
