What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Project Manager position at J.F. Electric?
About Our Company:
J.F. Electric is an electrical contractor that's in the business of creating connections - providing engineering expertise, backed up by construction and installation know-how in a diverse range of service offerings - from utilities and commercial projects to industrial and telecommunications customers. Our smart solutions deliver value from pre-planning to long after the project is complete.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Learn to interpret plan/spec documents
- Learn accurate plan/spec take-offs
- Proactively manage and track projects, using project tracking logs, from winning the bid to completing the work
in conjunction with the leadership team and Foremen
- Initiate and maintain contact with customers and other people to facilitate project activities Monitor and control projects; provide direction to onsite foremen to drive schedule and adhere to
established budget and profitability goals - Represent the company in project meetings and attend project strategy sessions
- Become familiar with contract documents
- Become familiar with project management tools
- Initiate and maintain contact with customers and other people to facilitate project activities Monitor and control projects; provide direction to onsite foremen to drive schedule and adhere to
- Complete project reports with assistance from the project foreman
- Interaction with field labor and learning labor agreements
- Comply with, enforce, and support J.F. Electric safety philosophy, safety training, safety manual, and OSHA
- Assist with field implementation & execution
- Assist with observations, reporting & documentation
- Ensure all assigned personnel use/wear all appropriate personal protective equipment and tools
- Foster an environment where safety is expected; correct unsafe behavior immediately and consistently
- Learn how to monitor safety in all situations; proactively work to prevent accidents and injuries at all
times - Stop work that is being performed in an unsafe manner
- Take corrective/disciplinary action for repetitive safety violations
- Reinforce safety rules and the importance of everyone going home safely in meetings, toolbox talks,
JSAs, and other opportunities
- Ensure adherence to customer/owner project requirements
- Become familiar with JF & customer technical requirements
- Assist with observations, reporting & documentation
- Relay information on new technologies & processes learned
- Manage project red-lines and submit at the completion
- Scan and keep digital copies of red-lines
- Assist with management of J.F. Electric on-site fleet and rental equipment
- Some travel possible
- Other duties as assigned or prudent
- Cross-train in all facets of the Division, preparing to fill in for anyone absent and grow in responsibility and scope over time.
The person in this role will uphold the culture of J.F. Electric, including relationship building with customers as well as general behavior on J.F. Electric or client premises or at J.F. Electric sponsored events.
Requirements/Qualifications:
- Commercial / Heavy Industrial / Refinery / Telecom projects experience, as applicable to the role.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Construction Management or completion of an apprenticeship
program
- Experience in lieu of a degree will be considered but is at the discretion of leadership
- Strong leadership and influencing skills required
- Negotiation skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Presentation experience
- Ability to adhere to a schedule and reliably show up for all scheduled shifts on time
- Strong skills with organization, communication, and attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Accubid
- Must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug screening.
Physical Requirements:
- Potentially climb ladders or scaffolding to perform inspections
- Occasionally work in confined spaces
- Sit, stand, walk, kneel, stoop, crawl, climb or balance may be required to perform inspections on job sites
- Must be able to identify the color and distinguish textures both close up and at a distance
Physical Requirements:
- Work is performed both in an office and on job sites, inside and outside; exposed to extreme heat and cold, as well as multiple weather conditions
- Sit, stand, walk, kneel, stoop, crawl, climb or balance may be required to perform inspections on job sites
Company Benefits:
- Competitive health insurance (medical, dental, short-term and long-term disability and life insurance are provided)
- 100% 401k match (up to 5% of salary)
- Paid holiday & vacation time
- Educational assistance
- Various discount programs
At J.F. Electric, Inc. we are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. We believe that having a diverse workforce exposes us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, address challenges, and to deliver exceptional service.
J.F. Electric IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is the policy of J.F. Electric and all affiliate entities that all applicants for employment shall be given fair and equal consideration, regardless of race, religion, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or national origin, except that minimum age limits imposed by law are observed. If selected for employment, a prospective employee must provide satisfactory references and successfully complete all contingent requirements of any offer letter and meet applicable pre-employment requirements.
