Associate Project Manager

Summary:

The associate project manager provides oversight and support in various tasks and project management functions within electrical construction, service, and maintenance projects. They will oversee multiple smaller scale projects simultaneously, assuring successful, timely and profitable project outcomes and client satisfaction.

What you'll do:

Project Pursuits:
Contribute to project pursuits by creating budgets and estimating jobs, reviewing quotes, identifying value engineering opportunities, and finalizing estimate summaries for proposal generation.

Work in Progress Management:
Facilitate effective project management by maintaining necessary documentation, collaborating with stakeholders (internal departments, clients, and trades), monitoring the project schedule and logs, managing task finances, and aiding in materials logistics.

Business Development:
Secure projects, establish new business contacts as well as strengthen connections with our current clients. Grow a directory of business through regular contact with customers.

Project Oversight:
Manage up to 20 smaller projects at once, ensuring deadlines and client expectations are met.

Customer Service:
Deliver exceptional service throughout the project, addressing concerns and providing regular communication to ensure client satisfaction.

What you'll need for success:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Construction Management, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related field or commensurate experience
• .5 - 2 years of experience in Construction Management or related field;
  Knowledge of electrical systems, electrical contracting and construction
• Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.)
• Familiarity with software like Bluebeam, Accubid, Autodesk Build, Salesforce or similar software a plus
• Ability to accurately estimate electrical systems jobs
• Excellent team collaboration and customer service skills
• Analytical, judgment, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy
• Solid prioritization and organizational abilities with the ability to satisfy concurrent deadlines
• Self-motivation and initiative
• Availability to visit job sites within Chicagoland required

Founded in 1912, Continental Electrical Construction Company is the number one electrical construction company in Chicago and its suburbs, as well as one of the largest in the Midwest. Dozens of landmark structures bear our imprint. From high rises to health care facilities, factories to financial centers, data centers to educational facilities, hotels to recreational and shopping centers, Continental satisfies all electrical construction needs.

Working for Continental Electrical Construction provides:

• Assistance, tools, and resources for success
• A collaborative, engaging and respectful workplace
• Fulfilling career opportunities and skills development

• A value based working environment:

E:
Everyone United

N:
Nurture Communication

E:
Enforce Accountability

R:
Relationships Matter

G:
Growth and Development

Y:
You Make the Difference

Continental Electrical Construction offers a competitive salary may vary based on the scope and responsibilities of the role and the candidate's relevant experience, education, and skills. We also offer a rich benefits program that includes medical insurance with a generous company subsidy and HRA; dental and vision; 401(k) with 100% match up to 5% of salary deferrals; profit sharing; retirement benefit;

company-provided life and disability insurance; liberal paid time off including PTO, paid holidays, parental leave and volunteer time off; tuition assistance;
Employee Assistance Program and company subsidized wellness .

Continental Electrical Construction is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service, arrest or conviction record, source of income or credit history.