Assistant Project Manager

PAR Electrical Contractors, LLC is a premier outside electrical infrastructure construction company based in Kansas City, Missouri. A subsidiary of Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE:PWR), PAR is one of the founding members of Quanta Services and among the largest union contractors in the U.S. PAR’s employees are the reason for the success of our company. Our reputation attracts the highest quality personnel, people who are committed to producing projects that set a standard for excellence. At PAR, we take on the most challenging and complex projects we can find, and we hire people who thrive on hard work and demanding opportunities.

Position Title:      Assistant Project Manager

Every moment of every day, people all over the world rely on electricity provided by Quanta Services and its customers. With its highly skilled and innovative workforce, Quanta is the largest specialty contractor in North America that powers modern life. Find your future with us by being a part of something bigger – leading the energy transition in building a better world for generations to come.

Imagine what you could do here. We encourage and inspire our people to embrace opportunities within our corporate office and 200 operating companies providing solutions for the utility, renewable energy, electric power, industrial, and communications industries worldwide.

Quanta’s culture is about creating an environment where all employees can be themselves, are valued, and have an equal opportunity to succeed. When you join our team, you join a dynamic culture in which career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is valued.

A company of Quanta (fortune 250 company), PAR is a national leader in all aspects of outside electrical construction. For more than six decades, our reputation as solution providers has been consistently applied across all our service offerings. PAR’s experience has culminated into a vast source of innovative and forward-thinking teams who offer a knowledge-sharing approach to every project. We offer a full range of construction services and solutions for substations, overhead and underground distribution and transmission lines, maintenance, startup, associated communications, energized services, emergency storm restoration and assessment, and engineer, procure and construct (EPC) services.

Summary:

The Assistant Project Manager will work with Project Managers to provide general administrative, technical, financial, and resource management support to the project from initial bid preparation through completion. The employee will be responsible for project data collection, entry, and management within the relevant corporate information systems which will deserve a high attention to detail and thoroughness.  In this role, it will be essential to learn how the business runs, how changing circumstances are handled, and who to contact when there are questions.  Critical for success are excellent oral and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work in teams. Will be required to work from the regional office in Aurora, CO and be available to travel to projects within the region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support development and maintenance of project documents utilizing various systems, including Microsoft Excel, Primavera P6, EcoSys, and others.
• Work with safety personnel to ensure that project is being built in accordance with OSHA and company regulations and that proper training is occurring.
• Maintain a professional appearance with the ability to work well under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Define problems, collect information, and establish facts to provide an appropriate resolution.
• Support pre-construction efforts in bid preparation, contract and exhibit review, and execution planning.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Coordinate and schedule subcontractors, vendors, and material suppliers.
• Monitor/control construction through communication with superintendent to ensure the project is built on schedule and within budget.
• Review cost reports and evaluate methods to reduce cost while maintaining productivity.
• Manage budget projection for labor, material, equipment, and subcontractors procured on the project. Responsible for daily, weekly, and monthly projections and progress for all construction activities.
• Responsible for accurate project cost forecasting on a weekly basis.
• Responsible for meeting internal and external invoicing and payment application processes.
• Responsible for productivity, efficient use of materials/equipment, and contractual performance of assigned projects.
• Lead daily, weekly and monthly meetings, as required, including the formulation of the agenda and minutes.
• Develop, negotiate, submit, track, and maintain client and/or subcontractor change orders
• Generate daily, weekly, or monthly meeting documents as required.
• Assume additional responsibilities as directed by division or project management.

Requirements:

• Knowledge of project management, project controls, estimating, construction, finance, and contract management.
• Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards and activities.
• Accounting (math and record-keeping) to include the ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts and operations as needed to examine construction operations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Visio).
• Familiar with or ready to learn Primavera, JD Edwards, Hubble, EcoSys, Incorta, and B2W technology platforms.
• Effective communication (oral, written, presentation, listening).
• Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks.
• Ability to travel and work on project locations is essential.
• Must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle driving record (MVR).
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical specifications, financial reports, and legal documents.

Education and Experience:

• Two-year construction science, project management, construction management, construction engineering, engineering, or similar related degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience.
• Preferable to have two years project coordination, construction management, or project controls experience in similar construction.
• Entry level knowledge of all aspects of project management, project controls, contract management, budgeting, estimating, and schedules required.

PAR offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Hearing, Prescription, life insurance and disability benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching contribution
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Assistance
• Wellness and Mental Health Programs
• Learning and Development Programs

The salary range for this position generally ranges between $65,000.00 to $75,000.00. This position will be traveling to various job sites in Northern Kentucky, Cincinnati, and Indiana. This range is an estimate, based on potential employee qualifications, operational needs and other considerations permitted by law. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.