Assistant Project Manager

Gridtech Power is in search of a full-time Assistant Project Manager candidate to assist our Project Managers in the management activities involved with the construction of Power Substations, Switchyards, and Battery Energy Storage Facilities throughout the United States. 

Job Summary:

Work directly with project managers to implement and meet project goals in safety, quality, schedule, and budget.  Assist with contract management and closeout on multiple projects being performed simultaneously.  Perform routine project tasks including project procurements, material management, change management, subcontract management, schedule development, and craft onboarding/management.

By joining Gridtech Power, you will have the ability to develop and enhance your skills in an on-site and office, hands-on environment.  Gridtech is committed to providing our construction professionals with training, career development, and career advancement to allow for continuous professional development. 

Location:

Position is based out of our office in Garner, NC.  Travel to project sites throughout the United States will be required with the potential of being located on a jobsite 100% of the time during project execution.

Reports To:

Project Manager, Substation and BESS Construction

Preferred Background:

College graduate with an emphasis on engineering, construction management, or business with a desire to work in the construction management and project management fields or a professional with a minimum of 7+ years of experience in the construction of substations, switchyards, and BESS yards who may be looking for their next step of progression beyond the foreman and superintendent level. 

Required Skillsets:

Ability to travel, up to 100% of the time

Communication Skills – to the project manager, clients, and third parties

Organization and Multi-tasking between multiple active projects 

Coordination/Logistics

Computer Skills including MS Word, Excel, and MS PowerPoint 

Schedule and Planning Understanding

Problem solving skills

Driver’s License – ability to drive throughout the US

Ability to fly throughout the continental US as needed

Desirable but not required Skillsets:

• Knowledge of typical construction means and methods.
• Knowledge of Construction/Project Management means and methods. 
• Experience with direct-hire craft.
• Presentation/Public Speaking Skills 

Job Responsibilities:

• Constant Coordination and Communication with the Project Manager
• Assisting Project Manager and Safety Manager with adherence to Gridtech’s safety policies and procedures.
• Assisting Project Manager with procurement of equipment and materials as needed.
• Work collaboratively with vendors/suppliers to ensure materials and equipment are ordered and delivered as needed.
• Material tracking and management
• Tool and equipment tracking and management.
• Reporting daily, weekly, and monthly on construction progress
• Ensures projects are efficiently, effectively, and safely implemented in accordance with Gridtech guidelines, client contracts and policies, and local/federal regulations.
• Assists with preparation of proposals.
• Review of proposals
• Schedule development and tracking
• In conjunction with the Project manager, verifies constructability, ensures proper resource allocations, assesses field status and resolves issues as needed.
• Change Management – ensures any changes to the contract are identified, tracked, and communicated back to the Project Manager.
• With Project Manager, reviews budget, schedule, quality, risk trackers, and contingency allocations
• Interfaces with clients acting as a representative of Gridtech
• Supervises activities and/or coordinates activities or groups, such as safety programs, engineering, construction, budget management, scheduling
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned
• Travel to a new or between projects or to meetings at a moments’ notice

Working Environment/Physical Demands:

• Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Stand, kneel, bend, stoop, move, and walk long distances in and around confined and cluttered spaces and on uneven ground.
• See and hear naturally or with correction.
• Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with requirements of job duties
• Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls according to a set procedure.
• Requires repetitive movement.
• Typical construction site environment
• Requires working in very hot or very cold temperatures and exposure to inclement weather such as dust, wind, snow, rain, etc.
• Requires working extremely bright or low lighting conditions.
• Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable.

Salary:

Gridtech will provide a competitive industry salary for this position depending upon the standing or experience of the employee.

Benefits:

Gridtech provides a comprehensive benefits program including:

• 401K plan
• Health, dental, vision, AD&D, life, and cancer insurances available
• 1 week vacation after 6 months of employment.  2 weeks vacation after 1 year of employment.
• Yearly Bonus Eligibility
• Company provided truck, computer, cell phone, and mi-fi device