Quanta Services

Assistant Project Manager

Quanta Services$90K — $115K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2 years degree in Construction Science, Project Management, or related field or equivalent experience
  • Entry-level knowledge of project management, budgeting, and contract management
  • Professional appearance and ability to work under pressure
  • Understanding of corporate practices and operations in construction finance
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and willingness to learn project management software
  • Strong communication skills in various formats
  • Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with safety personnel to ensure regulatory compliance
  • Organize and maintain project documentation across various platforms
  • Identify problems and propose effective solutions
  • Aid in pre-construction activities, including bid preparation
  • Build and maintain client and subcontractor relationships
  • Monitor project progress to stay within budget and schedule
  • Manage financial projections and cost reporting for projects
  • Oversee invoicing and quality assurance for labor and materials
  • Lead project meetings and document outcomes
  • Process client and subcontractor change orders

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan contributions
  • Opportunity for professional growth in a supportive environment
  • Work on diverse projects with regulatory oversight
  • Potential for additional responsibilities and project involvement
Full Job Description
About this Role

The Assistant Project Manager will work with the Project Manager to provide general administrative, technical, financial, and resource management support for their assigned projects from initial bid preparation through project close-out. 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.

What Youll Do
  • Work with safety personnel to ensure that project is being built in accordance with OSHA and company regulations and that proper training is occurring
  • Setup, organize, update, and maintain electronic and printed files of project documents utilizing various systems, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, and Sharepoint; Primavera P6; EcoSys; Quickbase; InEight; Procore; and others
  • Define problems, gather information, and recommend appropriate resolutions
  • Support pre-construction efforts, including bid preparation, contract and exhibit review, and execution planning
  • Build and maintain relationships with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors; schedule and manage subcontractors, vendors, and material suppliers
  • Monitor construction with the superintendent to keep the project on schedule and within budget, and review cost reports to identify ways to reduce cost while maintaining productivity
  • Manage budget projections, cost forecasting, and productivity for labor, material, equipment, and subcontractors, including daily, weekly, and monthly progress reporting and cost-to-complete accuracy
  • Oversee invoicing and payment applications and monitor the quality of labor, equipment, material, and subcontractor reporting for assigned projects
  • Lead and document project meetings (agendas and minutes) daily, weekly, and monthly as required
  • Develop, negotiate, submit, and track client and/or subcontractor change orders
  • Assume additional responsibilities as directed by division or project management
What Youll Bring
  • 2 Years Construction Science, Project Management, Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Engineering, or similar related Degree OR Equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience
  • Entry level knowledge of all aspects of project management, project controls, contract management, budgeting, estimating, schedules, and safety required
  • Must be able to maintain a professional appearance and work well under pressure to meet deadlines
  • Knowledge of project management, project controls, estimating, construction, finance, and contract management, with an understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, and standards
  • Ability to learn and apply accounting revenue recognition concepts and operations as needed to examine construction operations
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Visio, Sharepoint); familiar with or ready to learn Primavera P6, JD Edwards, Hubble, EcoSys, Quickbase, and InEight
  • Effective communication skills (oral, written, presentation, listening) and the ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks
  • Ability to travel and work on project location, as required, with a valid driver's license and acceptable motor vehicle driving record (MVR)
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical specifications, financial reports, and legal documents
What Youll Get

Pay- $90,000 - $115,000 /Annually *Depending on Experience

Benefits include-- Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K

Our projects are regulated by federal and state laws which require all employees to successfully pass criminal background checks, MVR, and drug tests (post-employment and random testing). The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time. This job description is subject to change at any time.

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Quanta Services provides engineering, procurement, and construction services for comprehensive infrastructure needs in the electric power and oil and natural gas industries, both onshore and offshore.

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Learn more about Quanta Services
Size
43,700 employees
Market Cap
$20.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$445.6 million
Founded
2008
5 Year Trend
+11.1%
Revenue
$11.2 billion
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