Assistant Project Manager Jobs in Champaign, IL (NOW HIRING)

William Charles Electric, a MasTec company, is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the successful execution of high voltage electrical construction projects. This role partners closely with project teams to manage project documentation, ensure compliance with contract requirements, and support QA/QC processes across multiple active jobs. The Assistant Project Manager also collaborates with site superintendents to optimize the use of labor, equipment, and subcontractors, driving efficiency and high-quality project delivery within the electrical construction environment.

Location & Travel: You can live in any city or state in the United States. This is a traveling position encompassing work sites in the Midwest. Must be capable of up to 75% travel (e.g. 3 weeks or 15 days per month) by automobile (as driver and passenger), commercial airlines, rental vehicles and public transportation and be able to lodge in public facilities. Travel will be necessary to conduct the duties of this job, and the employee must have the ability to drive and have proper licensing. We offer designated per diem of $1,020 per week in addition to base pay to support and help you cover living expenses during the travel rotation. A company vehicle and fuel card will be provided.

Company Overview

With more than a century of exceptional work on our resume, William Charles Construction remains guided by the pursuit of excellence. Our "Do it Right the First Time" work ethic has been the cornerstone of our business philosophy since 1892. With our broad background in heavy civil construction, environmental management, and mining and materials production, we have the expertise to help our customers complete their most complex projects. 

William Charles Construction is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) business segment. The CE&I segment generates over $4.5 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across our renewables, industrial, infrastructure, and general building operating groups. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do.

MasTec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments. Join one of the largest construction firms in the country (Engineering News-Record [ENR]: #1 in Power, #16 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors, #13 Transportation Contractor). 

• Preparing scheduling of subcontractors on site
• Receiving and checking quality of materials
• Completing QA/QC checklists
• Submittals (material approvals)
• RFI's (general questions)
• Preparing official documents for the project, routing and finalizing
• Preparing projects reports as needed
• Back up documentation
• Close-outs final quantities
• Proposing/ negotiation extra work
• Special projects within the Project Management function as necessary
• Other duties as assigned by the Project Management Department

• High School diploma or equivalent required (Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field. preferred). A combination of education & experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 2 to 4 years of Medium/High Voltage substation and transmission line construction industry experience/knowledge of construction techniques, estimating and construction management.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Take reasonable care of your own and others' health and safety and of those who may be affected by the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working toward the Company's Zero Injury principles.
• Experience with Project Management systems, such as Procore, Build2Win, MS Project and/or P6 and, HCSS
• Strong analytical skills. Comfortable with Microsoft processing tools including MS Word and Excel.
• Ability to read and understand contracts.
• Detail oriented, good organization skills.
• Ability to communicate well with others, both written and orally.
• Functional knowledge of job cost accounting.
• Understanding of CPM scheduling.
• Must be capable of up to 75% travel (e.g. 3 weeks or 15 days per month) by automobile (as driver and passenger), commercial airlines, rental vehicles and public transportation and be able to lodge in public facilities. Travel will be necessary to conduct the duties of this job, and the employee must have the ability to drive and have proper licensing.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

What's in it for you:

Financial Wellbeing

• Compensation $85,000-$100,0000 / year, commensurate with experience
• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
• Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance, Weight Management Drug Discount
• Discounted National Gym Membership Network

Family & Lifestyle

• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
• Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation
• Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

• Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
• Emergency Travel Assistance Program
• Group legal plan

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact ceicareers@mastec.com. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information. 

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.

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