KPD/MECI - Assistant Project Manager

Requisition ID: 173520

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: MEC Industrial District

Department: Field Operations

Market: Industrial

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

As an Associate Project Manager your key responsibilities will be to provide project support for all aspects of Power Delivery construction. This includes understanding the terms and scope of the contract as it applies to the project and tracking material, production, project costs, and providing documentation to the Project Manager.

District Overview

Mass. Electric Construction Co. (MEC) is a subsidiary of the Kiewit Corporation. Since our founding in 1928 in Boston, Massachusetts, Mass. Electric Construction’s philosophy has been to pursue electrical projects that require a higher level of technical and logistical skill. MEC has organized strategically to actively participate and capture projects in the growing transmission and distribution market. We intend to effectively compete and win in traditional and alternate delivery procurements and position ourselves for a sustainable future. We self-perform the majority of our work and are looking for people committed to the Power Delivery construction industry. MECC and its affiliates are the 8 largest T&D contractors in ENR rankings with a backlog exceeding $3 billion.

Location

This position may be placed out of any of the following locations: OH, WA, ID, WY, UT, CA, OR. The ability to mobilize these projects is REQUIRED. Specific turn-around policies will be discussed with the recruiter.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Work with a vibrant and diverse team to build, estimate, and schedule mechanical, electrical and heavy industrial construction.
• Support both administrative and construction activities as assigned by supervisor; review proposals, specifications and drawings, perform material takeoffs, prepare cost estimates, and attend pre-bid investigation meetings.
• Learn to supervise subcontractors and communicate with vendors.
• Prepare work plans, assure quality control, manage and track costs and materials, schedule equipment, administer safety programs and maintain exceptional owner relations.
  
  
  

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Electrical, Mechanical or Civil Engineering
• Knowledge of construction safety and current federal & OSHA requirements
• Broad knowledge and ability to understand project scheduling and cost control as well as to read and understand project owner specifications and engineering drawings
• Working knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office
• Familiarity with SurvTrak, Hard Dollar, Revit, SAP, Pro Log and/or Primavera “P6” is a plus
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong written and verbal communications skills; strong attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies
• Strong work ethic – highly motivated and willing to do what it takes to get the job done right
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environment
• Ability to travel and/or relocate as required
  
  
  

Active driver’s license required.

Working Conditions

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Other Requirements:

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• FIELD ROLES ONLY May work at various different locations and conditions may vary
  
  
  

Base Compensation: $95,000/yr - $105,000/yr

(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.