Assistant Project Manager

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Contra Costa Electric (CCE) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of EMCOR Group, Inc. EMCOR is the world’s 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 project’s overall flow effectively from inception to completion.
• Obtain contract and bid documents from estimating; review and understand scope for project turnover.
• Attend walk-throughs.
• Ensure all project document control is completed efficiently by project team, including but not limited to, insurance, bonding, permits, submittals, RFI’s, 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 PO’s 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 EMCOR’s 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, multi-tasking 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 self-motivated and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have excellent organizational, communication, strategic, technical, analytical, problem solving, and multi-tasking 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 twenty-five (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.

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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 $75,000/year to $90,000/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 all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.