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Company Description - Adams Electric is committed to exceeding our clients' expectations. We add value to our clients through our passionate team committed to achieving excellence and creating relationships built to last. We know our associates are our best asset. Therefore, we invest in our associates by providing skilled training programs and opportunities for professional growth. By creating a culture based on safety, teamwork and trust; our associates have the confidence, training and knowledge to build a successful and long-lasting career at Adams Electric. 

General Position Summary
Adams Electric Company is seeking a dynamic Assistant Project Manager. The ideal candidate is a leader who is seeking to learn or further skills within electrical construction. To be successful in this position, candidate must be passionate about finding innovative solutions to increase performance and efficiency.

The Assistant Project Manager is responsible for communicating with the project team (General Contractor, Vendors, Subcontractors, etc.) to support the Senior Project Manager and electricians in the field installing the work.

Responsibilities

• Detailed review and analyzation of construction plans, specifications and estimate
• Maintain project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards within boundaries of corporate policies
• Assist Senior Project Manager/Project Executive with the management and organization of the assigned project(s). Daily activities include but not limited to the following:

• Material and Equipment Tracking Procurement
• Preparation of RFI (Request For Information)
• Maintain current information distributed to field staff such as Drawing updates, RFI implementation, and safety documents
• Review and help with submittals, shop drawings, O&M's, As-built drawings and Test Reports
• Help monitor and direct construction activities in conjunction with the onsite Foreman and General Superintendent to ensure project is being built on schedule, and within budget.
• Seek, track, and report any potential risks to the Senior Project Manager/Project Executive. Support leadership mitigate risks to the project and implement corrective measures within company guidelines
• Aid Senior Project Manager/ Project Executive with managing financial aspects of contracts (develop schedule of values, progress billing, rental equipment, income/expenses) to protect the company's interest and simultaneously maintain good relationship with the client.
• Actively learn to prepare cost estimates on the project for Senior Project Manager / Project Executive's approval
• Quickly attain a thorough understanding of Company policies and procedures and their impact on the project activities. Must be able to help implement and ensure adherence to policies on jobsites.
• Maintain current knowledge on industry best practices, process and standards and make suggestions to leadership to increase project efficiency
• Promote a positive company culture by fostering friendly and constructive employee relations especially with the Field employees
• Collaborate with the VDC/BIM team to evaluate Construction Documents and observe the lay out the electrical design of buildings in the most efficient, code-compliant fashion possible. Help Senior Project Manager / Project Executive review 3D coordination models with the VDC/BIM Team prior to sign off and review shop drawings before dispersed to the field for installation.
• Assist Safety Director, QA/QC and Project Managers with the development and implementation of site-specific quality control and safety programs.
• Responsible for reinforcing safety standards to build our continued culture of safety for all Adams employees.
• Assists with administrative duties in collaboration with Human Resources to recruit, select, hire and retain a qualified and skilled field workforce

Experience and Education

• Associate Degree and/or 2+ years of relevant work experience within the Construction Industry may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Prior internships in estimating or construction engineering/construction management industry is considered a plus.
• Experience in the electrical field a plus

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to review drawings for change order pricing and material procurement
• Experience in the electrical field a plus
• Ability to multi-task in a high volume, fast-paced work environment with very tight timelines
• Possess leadership skills - ability to effectively and professionally communicate & motivate all levels of field employees
• Highly organized, detail oriented and efficient with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Work independently as well as in a team environment with a positive "can do" attitude
• Commitment to providing responsive client service, even after hours
• Proficient in Microsoft Software (Word, Excel, Outlook, OneNote, Power Point),
• Experience with Bluebeam, Revit, Spectrum, Navisworks, estimating and scheduling software is considered a plus.
• Ability to navigate and analyze BIM is also considered a plus.
  

Work Environment/Job Conditions
This job requires frequent sitting, often working on a computer. Due to computer usage, repetitive motions of the hands, fingers and wrists may occur.
He/she must be able to navigate a jobsite and is expected to be able to comply with all safety regulations in the office and on the job site.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification.

Other Duties - Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

COMPANY BENEFITS

• Competitive wages
• Complete medical, dental and vision benefits
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Weekly Pay
• 401K Programs
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Opportunities to build a job into a CAREER! Adams Electric offers employees training such as leadership, technology, craft, safety, QA/QC and scheduling training programs to ensure career advancement in your field!

JOIN ADAMS ELECTRIC COMPANY AS WE GROW AND CONTINUE TO BUILD TRUST THROUGH OUR PERFORMANCE!