Assistant Project Manager-Prism Electric, Inc.

Prism Electric, Inc. is one of the most successful open-shop electrical contracting companies in Texas with expanding opportunities and growth in the Oklahoma market. Garland based Prism Electric has expertise with projects in virtually every field of electrical construction – design/build services, industrial and commercial developments as well as government and institutional projects. Prism Electric possesses world-class technical experts who maintain vital, long-term relationships and a high level of credibility with general contractors and other customers we serve. We have a strong reputation and extensive network of customer relationships and have consistently provided new, cutting-edge product innovations.

Job Details:

The successful Assistant Project Manager will assist with all financial reporting on a project as well as tracking and projecting of all labor, material, job expenses, and changes. This individual will also assist with monthly financial projections, creation of job specific schedule of values which maintains positive cash flow, and will help to create, submit, and manage all submittals throughout the entire project. This position requires the successful candidate to possess strong organizational, negotiation, financial, and communication skills.

Responsibilities:

• Preparing submittals of drawings, material, equipment, and associated logs
• Submission of RFI's and associated logs along with follow-up
• Preparation of change requests
• Assist with the change order process including take off, input, set-up, and explanation of costs
• Understanding how change order work is to be performed and defending any unreasonable or uneducated objections to cost
• Purchasing and scoping out major purchases to ensure required quantities, compatibility with other systems, specs, and project requirements are met within or below budgets
• Draft purchase orders and assist with tracking associated vendor billing
• Draft subcontracts and unique work orders, scope out subcontractors, ensure subcontractors are meeting project requirements within or below budget
• Reviewing project costs weekly
• Preparing close out documents, i.e. as build drawings, OM manuals, training, panel schedules etc.
• Prepare equipment logs for lighting, lighting control equipment, and gear for the field
• Develop project schedule and monitor/update as project progresses
• Solicit vendor and contractor proposals
• Ability to handle multiple projects in various stages of activities
• Working knowledge of billing and schedule of values including AIA setup, schedule of values setup, bonds, retainage, percent complete, billing dates, and requirements for projects
• Working knowledge of CTC process and analysis report
• Understanding labor reports, percent completes, project schedules, budget and labor codes, and the processes for project cost setup
• Properly interpret contracts, subcontracts, and associated documents
• Facilitate project team and client meetings effectively
• Assist with the information flow from the General Contractor, to Construction Management, to the field
• Attend regular status meetings with client team and management and distribute meeting minutes
• Keep project team well informed of changes and updates
• Effectively communicate relevant project information to project team & superiors
• Resolve and/or escalate issues in a timely fashion
• Understand how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully
• Communicate effectively with clients to identify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions

Requirements:

• Proven people management, process management, and performance management skills
• Knowledge of financial software, accounting practices, change order pricing, and billings
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
• Attention to detail and problem solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong budget tracking, labor tracking, and scheduling skills
• Proficiency in information analyzation and budget setup
• Excellent understanding of electrical code and proper means and methods
• Must be able to write succinct yet detailed arguments when presenting proposals for out of scope work

Prism's project management team is one of the strongest in Texas and aims to continue this excellence in our Oklahoma offices as well. Our team ensures an efficient, detail orientated, and productive work environment with effective communication and on time delivery of tasks. We are looking for individuals who possess the ability to demonstrate these abilities in a fast paced high energy work environment.

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Prism Electric is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to diversity in our workforce. It is our policy to attract and retain the best-qualified people available, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability or status as a Special Disabled Veteran, Vietnam Era Veteran or other qualifying veteran. Diverse employees/candidates are encouraged to respond. Prism Electric is committed to developing and maintaining a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. M/F/D/V