Assistant Project Manager
Bergelectric
- Portland, OR
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Coordinate engineering studies, change order, estimating and situations with engineers.
- Submittals and requests for information.
- Work with owners and clients on specifications and technical questions in planning stages.
- Work on projects in planning stages.
- Coordinate with owners or clients on planning projects.
- Coordinate with regional managers on status of projects.
- Create subcontracts and Pos.
- Track job costs and predict monthly revenue streams.
- Manage QA/QC on projects.
- Identify, research and resolve all contract disputes with the Owner.
- Maintain prime contract with the Owner or Client.
- Establish monthly billing procedure with the Owner or Client.
- Establish and maintain job cost control, which will be reported monthly.
- Review general conditions cost on a monthly basis.
- Review subcontractor’s application for payment based on percent complete and approve or adjust.
- Approve material and subcontract invoices for payment.
- Issue change orders to subcontractor.
- Assist with the management of the bid turnover and project startup process, blueprints/specifications, review proposals/project requirements and coordinate materials procurement.
- Provide status updates and maintain documentation records.
- Assist Project Manager with submittal compilation, purchase orders, on-site job walk-throughs, change orders request for information, pay application support and close-out documents.
- Maintain and manage online project document postings utilizing Bluebeam Studio and Microsoft SharePoint.
- Develops and maintains a positive relationship with vendors and clients.
- Prepares project controls, budget setup, schedules of values/billing mechanisms, and maintain each in at the direction of the Project Manager(s).
- Develops/procures product data submittal/shop drawings for approval, management of material releases for timely delivery to projects and mitigation of supply chain issues.
- Manages Requests for Information (RFI) submission, tracking, response evaluation and implementation.
- Manages document control and distribution for projects.
- Supports monthly billing process at the direction of the project manager including jobsite walks/status evaluation, coordination with the client and monitoring of billing and cost data.
- Evaluates construction methods and determine cost-effectiveness of plans and actual work. Take actions to deal with the results of delays, bad weather, or emergencies at construction sites.
- Implements and monitors quality control programs on projects.
- Regularly visits projects to assess performance, progress and quality and to ensure connectivity with the field and clients.
- Ensures that all safety and environmental policies of the Company and project owners are followed by all project personnel.
- Develops and maintain relationships with peers at clients, architectural and engineering firms and trade partners to ensure successful outcomes of projects.
- Manages closeout and commissioning process tracking and subcontractor / vendor tracking to ensure timely submission of project closeout documentation.
- 2+ years of electrical experience/knowledge of construction, design, and cost management as an Assistant Project Manager of Project Engineer with Commercial, Institutional projects.
- BS in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience
- Experience preparing take-offs and estimates for change orders.
- Advanced abilities in reading and interpreting plans and specifications.
- Knowledge of NECA codes and TIA standards.
- In-depth knowledge of NEC and the NFPA codes and has strong problem-solving skills.
- Thorough knowledge of all aspects of construction (technology, equipment, materials, means & methods, etc.) as well as an understanding of Company and industry practices, processes, and standards and their impact on project activities.
- Proficient in Microsoft software (Word, Excel, Outlook, Visio and Power Point), Bluebeam, ChangeOrder, and Accubid, or other estimation software, and BOS (Berg Operating System).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Capable of working independently as well as in a team environment.
- Ability to present self in a professional manner and represent the company image.
- Demonstrated track record of leadership and project success.
- Ability to work in fast-paced setting.
- 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.
- This is largely a sedentary role; however, this role may require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand to complete other administrative functions.
- This role operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, etc.
- There may be a variety of weather conditions while on jobsites such as rain, snow, heat.
- There may be high noise levels while on jobsites.
- Executive Order 11246 including Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision (41 C.F.R. part 60)
- The Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistant Act of 1974, as amended (41 C.F.R. 60-300)
- Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (41 C.F.R. 60-741)