Assistant Project Manager

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Since our inception in Valdosta, GA in 1975, Ace has been performing quality electrical installations in a full range of markets including: retail, education, healthcare, institutional, industrial, commercial, correctional facilities, hospitality, military bases and others. In the past 15 years, locations have been added in Macon, GA, Atlanta, GA, Jackson, TN, Statesboro, GA and Siler City, NC. Ace offers fabrication services, hard bid, design-build, negotiated contracts and fee-based work. We have the resources, professional staff and project management team to handle almost any type of electrical project. Our history of safety and quality has been established through years of successful projects and satisfied customers. Ace Electric is growing bigger in business each year and has no signs of slowing down!  

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Accident and Critical Illness Insurances
• 401k with Match
• Access to Ace University: Apprenticeship Program, Leadership Training, Skill Building Classes and much more!

General Summary: 

The Assistant Project Manager will be responsible for supporting the Project Manager ensuring the overall financial results of projects assigned ensuring that the safety, profitability, production and quality goals are met and/or exceeded.  If needed, the Assistant Project Manager will perform Project Manager duties for smaller jobs.  Depending upon the job assigned, the Assistant Project Manager may report to a Project Manager or a Division Manager. This position is considered a Project Manager in training.

Preferred Job Skills:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Desire to learn and willingness to try new techniques.
• Desire to see others succeed by mentoring and sharing knowledge with others.
• Proficient with computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Spectrum, Accubid, Bluebeam etc.).
• Ability to focus on details while still maintaining a large picture perspective.
• Ability to develop and work as member of a team.
• Good understanding of the National Electrical Code (NEC), and Electrical Theory.
• Ability to read and understand construction specifications and detailed drawings.
• Ability to develop and follow construction schedules.
• Proficient in English.

Mandatory Hiring Requirements:

References, Background Check, Drug Screen Testing, Valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities: 

• Provide general oversight and direction to jobsite supervision on assigned projects.
• Ensure compliance with the requirements of the plans and specifications.
• Negotiate pricing, terms and conditions and scopes for purchase orders and subcontract.
• Monitor quality and/or supervise the monitoring of quality to ensure that all installations meet quality standards.
• Work with superintendents and foremen to ensure that the work on assigned projects is properly planned, coordinated and meet and/or exceed established productivity goals.
• Coordinate material, tooling and equipment needs with the superintendents and foremen to ensure that the proper material, tools and equipment are available when needed.
• Ensure that tools and equipment are properly monitored and tracked. 
• Identify and communicate Fabrication opportunities to the Project Manager or Division Manager and the Fabrication Division Manager.
• Support the process of reviewing and preparing the monthly cost reports for assigned projects.
• Ensure company and project specific safety policies are followed.
• Coordinate manpower requirements with superintendents and foremen to ensure that the appropriate quantity of manpower with the needed skill set is available and on site when needed.
• Provide coaching and feedback on employee performance.
• Support company Safety and Human Resources policies and procedures.
• Provide appropriate and constructive feedback to Project Manager or Division Manager.

Position Requirements:

• License: Valid state driver's license as required by job conditions or by the company.
• Certification: None required.
• Education: High School Graduate or GED.

• Experience: Minimum of 4 years electrical experience required. Leadership experience preferred.

Working Conditions:

• Job requires working in all elements, depending on job location, time of year, heat, cold, rain, or snow.
• Must be able to utilize construction site sanitary facilities (Porta-Johns).
• Job requires employee to have required personal tools with him at all times (waist tool belt as worn weighs approximately 30 lbs.).
• Work from all types of ladders and be able to transport/relocate ladders unassisted.
• Employee’s personal weight with tools cannot exceed the rated weight capacity of ladders used.
• Perform work at various heights, up to 90 feet from ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, cat walks and other safe work areas.
• Work in restricted areas (switch gear-room, manholes, utility tunnels and crawl spaces).
• Wear personal protective equipment as required
• Able to work 40 hours per week plus overtime as required, to include night shifts and out-of-town work if required.

Required Physical/Mental Functions:

• Positively identify colors of wire and other items as required.
• Comprehend reading of blueprints drawings, and schematics same.
• Bend conduit by hand with hand benders.
• Must have the ability to use safely the required power tools.
• Must be able to safely operate equipment (trenchers, lift trucks, aerial lifts, etc.).
• Capable of digging trenches, either by use of hand tools or power equipment.
• Comprehend and practice safe work procedures as outlined in Safety Handbook.
• Operate two handed tools as required.
• Operate company truck with manual and automatic transmission.
• Read and interpret maps, manuals, work site directions, and written instructions.
• Operate and work from mechanical personal lifts (electric or gas powered).

• Must hear and see well (either natural or with correction).
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull and reach overhead.
• Able to lift objects weighing up to 100 pounds, with frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Tolerant to prolonged standing and movement on foot.
• Climb ladders (all types).
• Complete overhead work for extended periods of time.
• Repetitive use of arms, hands, and fingers.

AAP/EEO Statement:

Ace Electric, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

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Ace Electric, Inc. provides a Drug-Free Workplace and prohibits the presence of certain items and substances on project or company premises and property and prohibits project and company personnel and others from reporting to work, working or being present on project or company premises while under the influence of alcohol, illegal drugs or other unauthorized substances, or with measurable quantity of alcohol, illegal drugs or other unauthorized substances present in the body.  Ace Electric, Inc. abides by their Drug and Alcohol Abuse Policy as part of its commitment to safety and quality.

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