- Location
- Deforest, WI
- Department
- Management
- Seniority
- Manager
- Source
- Paylocity
Description
Description
Since 1913, Hooper has grown to become a well-respected electric power and mechanical contractor. With headquarters in Wisconsin and regional offices in the states of Colorado, Florida, and Ohio, Hooper provides a wide range of services to support commercial and residential clients. Hooper provides competitive compensation and many supportive benefits including Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Matching 401(k) plan, Paid Time Off (PTO), 9 paid holidays, Identity Theft Protection, Life Insurance, as well as Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage.
General Summary:
The Assistant Project Manager assists in the planning and execution of project contracts while meeting cost, quality, equipment conservation and safety objectives.
Principal Accountabilities:
- Assists in all aspects of project management including the preparation of project estimates, procuring materials, issuing subcontracts, attending pre-bid and other project progress meetings.
- Assists with planning and coordination of manpower, equipment, tools and supply needs within the Transmission, Distribution, or Substation Department to meet or exceed client objectives. Works directly with union hiring hall as appropriate.
- Assists in the establishment of project objectives, costs, timelines, budgets, policies, performance expectations and safety standards. Monitors adherence to all the above through site visits, project progress reports, performance evaluations, safety meetings and working closely with field crew supervision.
- Monitors and assesses maintenance and safeguarding of equipment, tools, and supplies.
- Manages administrative aspects of contracts (change orders, fee payments, rental equipment, timesheet coding, billing, and expenses, etc.) by working closely with administrative staff, project managers and Manager of Fleet Operations.
- Assists in the process of releasing completed project to the full satisfaction of the client and resolves any job closeout items.
- Responsible for saving and filing appropriate job information including plans, specifications, and job-related communications for permanent archives.
- Performs additional assignments as requested by management.
Requirements
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- Minimum BS or BA in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Business preferred.
- Some related construction industry experience or internship is preferred.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills & demonstrated leadership effectiveness.
- A working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel is required.
- Familiarity with Primavera P6 scheduling software is preferred.
Description of Physical Working Environment:
- Works in a normal office environment and makes some client visits requiring driving personal vehicle. When in the office, regularly works from a sitting position with a computer. Repetitive typing and computer use required. Regular bending, twisting, and light lifting is common.
- Works on field construction sites in all kinds of weather to survey site conditions and resolve coordination issues with the trades.
- The ability to climb up and down ladders and steps on site is required with or without reasonable accommodation.
- 75% - Office Environment, 25% - Field Environment
Hooper is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, considering candidates regardless of age, color, creed, disability, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable local, state, or federal law.
