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About Us

We are a multidisciplinary electrical firm with the in-house expertise to plan, construct, install, and fully integrate a full range of electrical, control, and telecom systems. We offer a comprehensive line of innovative electrical solutions, performing work collaboratively-under one roof-to help us lower costs, increase accuracy, and promote project efficiency.

Job Summary

The APMTD is responsible for assisting with estimates, schedule, cost and quality of assigned Dynalectric Oregon projects. This includes the planning and coordination of all aspects of the construction process, including material and equipment buyout, field supervision management/coordination, hiring subcontractors, implementing cost control measures and internal reporting to provide excellent internal/external customer service.

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Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Estimating

• Work order jobs (receive pricing request from PM or customer, job walk, review project information with PM, produce estimate/proposal and enter estimates into tracking spreadsheet)
• WIP's jobs (receive request from customer and enter into activity log, conduct a bid assessment and review with Project Manager, job walk, review project information, produce estimate/proposal per Dynalectric checklist, close estimate with PM/DM/CEO, enter estimates into tracking spreadsheet)

Manage project/financials

• Create project budget (assign phases and cost codes/work order number)
• Determine material purchases (creating Requests for Proposal (RFP) and bid leveling, provide quote/release to purchasing)
• Responsible for managing subcontractor scope of work (creating Requests for Proposal (RFP) and bid leveling, select subcontractors, issue request for subcontract)
• Identify and price cost/schedule impacts (design changes, schedule compression/extension, other trade impacts, evaluate/price the impact/review & confirm with PM before issuance)
• Creation/management of Change Orders (identify price/scope of changed work, provide backup, enter into change order log)
• Provide monthly cost projections at Work in Progress (WIP) meetings (take cost reports from accounting and enter in WIP's software, project future costs, identify and resolve project issues, provide status of job at WIP meeting)
• Provide monthly progress billings (create schedule of values, review job costs from WIP's reports, send billing amounts to PM for review before processing)

Collaborate with various project teams

• Schedule project meeting kick-off (follow Dynalectric process)
• Attend internal Dynalectric meetings (Prefab, QA/QC, Safety, monthly department meetings)
• Attend other stakeholder meetings

Manage contract documents

• Participate in contract review (review for scope/accuracy, send to Contract Administrator for processing)
• Implement and execute company processes for document control, Submittals, RFIs, change order logs and P.O. log/tracking
• Project closeout (Work with vendors, subcontractors and field personnel to provide O&M documentation, As-built drawings and resolve punch list items)

Uphold company standards for Safety/HR

• Ensure adherence to company health and safety standards (communicate with site safety professional/superintendent, report issues as needed to corporate Safety Director or General Superintendent)
• Execute company HR processes (participate in quarterly check-ins, annual reviews, coaching/counseling feedback)

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of experience as a PE within the electrical industry or minimum of 2 years' field experience as a Foreman.
• In-depth understanding of electrical construction and materials.
• Proficiency or knowledge of estimating software - Accubid preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite - especially Excel.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam preferred.
• Outstanding written & verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Must have valid driver license/insurance and reliable transportation.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a project manager to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The APM is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

50/50 field and office based. Typical working hours for a APMTD may vary. Generally, Monday - Friday during normal business hours, but when deadlines approach they may be required to work much longer hours, including some weekend work. Some travel may be required for training/continuing education.

While performing the duties of this job, the APMTD may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration; may be exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites (weather, noise, etc.)

Direct Reports

None

Benefits

• Health & Welfare (medical, dental & vision)
• 401(k)
• 401(k) match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program

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

Equal Opportunity EmployerAs a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledAffirmative Action Policy

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