Assistant Project Manager (APM)

Job Summary:

The Assistant Project Manager will help coordinate and track Transmission, Distribution and Storm job costs and projects.

Location: Remote  

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Coordinate project management activities, resources, equipment, and information.
• Maintain and provide monthly updates on WIP Ledger, invoicing, etc. for all business units.
• Provide daily performance metrics.
• Verify that all material, equipment, and tools are being ordered and arriving at the proper job site on schedule and that field paperwork is maintained correctly.
• Maintain issue/impact log for ongoing projects.
• Work with accounts receivable to dispute and provide resolution to billing matters.
• Reconciliation of monthly and quarterly revenue.
• Create and prepare weekly financial statements for operational leaders.
• Develop a crew roster, equipment, and project job list.
• Work with crew to ensure timesheets are completed and submitted weekly to payroll.
• Manage the setup of new jobs and close out of projects in the system.
• Assist with the preparation of special projects or storm work.
• Aid in the Division’s financial forecasting.
• Prepare weekly reports for Management review.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Detailed oriented and analytical.
• Microsoft Project proficiency required.
• High degree of proficiency in MS Excel required, advanced Excel skills strongly desired.
• Strong financial acumen and analytical skills; familiarity with POC accounting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to learn and master new software and programs quickly.
• Dependable, self-starter with a strong work ethic who is able to prioritize and manage time effectively.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in construction, accounting, finance, or similar.

3-5 years of direct experience in the Construction and energy field, managing and coordinating projects.

Powerline construction experience is a huge plus. 

Special Requirements:

Ability to travel approximately 20% of the time required.

Work variable hours based on customer and company needs.

Be able to provide PM/back-office support during storm events as needed.