Assistant Project Manager

Overview

Assistant Project Manager role at Helix Electric. The Assistant Project Manager assists the Project Manager on projects and serves as the liaison between the field and the office. Responsible for defining the project’s objectives by planning, executing, and finalizing projects according to the schedule while keeping within the budget.

• This position requires experience with wastewater treatment project experience.
• Close support of senior project management team.
• Develop project teams while delivering quality output, meeting customer expectations, managing to scope, delivering on time, and delivering within budget.
• Develop and support project management techniques and schedule goals, procurement and contractual requirements, personnel assignments, and capacity planning.
• Evaluate and continually improve the systems and processes used by the department to effectively meet customer requirements and profitability goals with an emphasis on strong internal unit tracking methods.
• Ensure schedule requirements are met. Readily adjust priorities and milestones based upon changing customer needs, resource availability, and job requirements.
• Interact with the customer to validate expectations are understood and met before, during, and after project completion.
• Provide close support and oversight for third-party construction firms and subcontractors.
• Manage project review process with particular emphasis on financial forecasting.
• Ensure high-quality engineering, studies, and Helix project delivery.
• Proactively and systematically communicate challenges, risks, and successes.
• Oversee monthly invoicing process per project terms and negotiate appropriate change orders.
• Coordination with Site Superintendent(s) to understand and assess installation methods, labor needs, and manpower forecasts.
• Close support and oversight on adherence to the Quality Control process.
• Close support to ensure that all downstream team members are meeting deadlines on assigned tasks.

• At least 2 to 3 years of Project Engineer experience in the electrical construction industry.
• Understand engineering in electric power.
• Field experience coordinating with construction management.
• Extensive knowledge of project scheduling, bids, take offs, change orders, and contracts.
• Demonstrated ability to develop relationships and assist in winning projects
• Demonstrated ability to run a profitable portfolio
• BSEE or Construction Management degree strongly preferred.
• Journeyman or Master Electrician's license a plus.

The starting annual base pay for this role is between USD $100,000 and $110,000. The actual base is dependent upon many factors, such as location, training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. The role may also be eligible for vehicle allowance plan, bonus and benefits.

Helix Electric provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical Plans
• Dental Plans
• Vision Plan
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Insurance
• Pet insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Match
• Employee Discount Program through Perk Spot
• Tax Savings Accounts – FSA, HSA, DCFSA and CSA
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Scholarships