Assistant Project Manager

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Contra Costa Electric(CCE) is a whollyowned subsidiary of EMCOR Group Inc. EMCOR is the worlds leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction and facilities services including planning consulting and operations and maintenance. Since 1946 the name Contra Costa Electric Inc. has stood for value quality and service. Our success is a result of our commitment to these principles. Headquartered in Martinez CA with branch offices in Bakersfield and Fresno CA we combine the global reach and strong financial resources of EMCOR vast local project experience and collaborative labor relations with the skill and knowledge of our professional personnel to fill the wide range of electrical construction needs of California.

SUMMARY

The Assistant Project Manager position at Contra Costa Electric Inc. reports directly to the Branch Manager located in Fresno CA.

The Assistant Project Manager position is a critical role for the company. As a member of our project management team you will assist various project managers in the oversight of all aspects of assigned projects from conception through completion. This individual will be responsible for assisting the various project managers in planning directing or coordinating activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures facilities and systems. They will participate in the conceptual development of a construction project and oversee its organization scheduling budgeting and implementation. This individual must have the ability to support field personnel in their relationships with other subcontractors and to resolve field problems as they arise. This individual assist various project managers with maintaining financial responsibilities of the project and must understand construction financial and accounting practices.

They will assist various project managers to manage these projects in a manner that exceeds our customers expectations and ensures that our work meets all company performance goals and safety policy requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist in the following activities as required:

• Oversees work assignments and performance of personnel assigned to project.
• Identifies and acquires necessary project resources internally and externally.
• Plans reviews and updates weekly project activities to ensure project performance.
• Maintains project budget and scheduling activities.
• Oversees the quality safety and performance of subcontractors.
• Oversees billings and collections processes.
• Assists and resolves issues in customer service support and billings.
• Maintains all required project documentation.
• Manages job start and project closeout process.
• Maintains positive working relationships with clients building owners contractors consultants vendors and partners.
• All other activities as assigned by the manager.

Assist with the following activities as required:

• Drive the projects overall flow effectively from inception to completion.
• Obtain contract and bid documents from estimating; review and understand scope for project turnover.
• Attend walkthroughs.
• Ensure all project document control is completed efficiently by project team including but not limited to insurance bonding permits submittals RFIs change orders correspondence etc.
• Confer with supervisory personnel owners contractors or design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures complaints or construction problems.
• Inspect or review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes environmental regulations or other regulations.
• Select subs and equipment suppliers with input from engineering estimating and purchasing as required.
• Request POs for major equipment and subs indicating shipping requirements and anticipating delivery dates.
• Host and attend all necessary meetings with both internal and external entities to review scheduling and delivery work plans job progress manpower and solutions to setbacks.
• Collaborate with foreman regarding project safety.
• Collaborate with field personnel to gather information for changes in work for pricing. The Project Manager is expected to understand impacts of changes to work and should be able to perform electrical takeoff and change order formulation.
• Engages estimating department for assistance on larger change orders where applicable.
• Escalate critical and/or sensitive issues to the Division Manager with recommendation for resolution.
• Comply with all Company operating policies procedures and safety programs as established.
• Perform additional assignments as required by the needs of the company or as directed by executives.

General:

• Quickly learn and apply Project Management practices and technical skills.
• Work independently with little or no supervision after having been shown how to accomplish assignments.
• Ask appropriate questions related to assignments and recommend improvements.
• Practice excellent organization and remain upbeat and pleasant even when facing the pressure of pending or multiple deadlines.
• Comply with all company operating policies procedures and safety requirements.
• Comply with EMCORs Values Business Code of Conduct and Business Ethics.
• Able to work 40 hours per week in Fresno CA with some travel Job Sites as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 1 years related experience working in the construction industry.

Must be willing to demonstrate a willingness to learn and become proficient in the following area:

• All areas of electrical installation including a working knowledge of contract documents project estimates and construction specifications.
• Understanding of basic labor relations including union contract requirements and hiring practices.
• Knowledge of project financial management including billing cash flow projections and related activities.
• Understanding of conceptual budgeting and design build.
• Knowledge of work in progress reporting and productivity monitoring.
• Coaching teaching mentoring and personnel development.
• Training in NFPA 70E and OSHA compliance.

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (i.e. Outlook Word and Excel)

Must be willing to demonstrate a willingness to learn and become proficient in the following area:

• ACCUBID and/or other Estimating software systems.
• Viewpoint or similar accounting software or related accounting system.
• AutoCAD and other electrical technical or construction programs.

• Project management/document control software.

REQUIRED ATTRIBUTES

The requirements listed below are representative of characteristics and demonstrated capabilities sought to perform this job successfully.

• Must be skilled in prioritizing problem solving multitasking and organizing.
• Excellent communication and computer skills.
• Must maintain excellent communications and working relationship with clients and their representatives.
• Must demonstrate integrity honesty professionalism and commitment to company values.
• Must be selfmotivated and able to work efficiently in a fastpaced environment.
• Must have excellent organizational communication strategic technical analytical problem solving and multitasking skills.
• Must have high standards of quality with attention to detail.
• Must build positive working relationships with multiple levels of employees management suppliers and customers.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Must have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in English cooperate and collaborate with multiple levels of customers employees unions government agencies vendors and suppliers and other contractor organizations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

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.

The physical demands of this position are those associated with working in a typical office environment.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit see talk and hear. This role requires communicating verbally and in writing one on one in small groups as well as presenting to larger groups of employees. This role requires the ability to work at a computer (reading and keying) for extended periods of time. The employee must move within the office to retrieve files and meet with employees in their offices or conference room. The employee is regularly required to walk reach with hands and arms climb or balance and stoop kneel or crouch. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to twentyfive 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision distance vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job the employee may be occasionally required to travel by car (as a passenger or driver) to job sites or to attend Commercial department events/training.

While visiting field locations the employee may be required to work outdoors be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical and electrical parts; high precarious places; dust fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions extended exposure to sunlight; cold and heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

CONTRA COSTA ELECTRIC INC. is and EMCOR company and offers a full benefit package including:

• Medical dental vision and prescription
• 401k with company match
• Paid holidays
• Educational assistance
• Salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Salary Range from $75000/year to $90000/year.

We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be allinclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

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