Assistant Project Manager - Process Piping

Description

Since 1913, Hooper has grown to become a well-respected electric power and mechanical contractor with headquarters in Wisconsin and regional offices in the states of Colorado, Florida, and Ohio. Hooper provides a wide range of services to support commercial and residential clients. Hooper provides competitive compensation and many supportive benefits including Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Matching 401(k) plan, Paid Time Off (PTO), 9 paid holidays, Identity Theft Protection, Life Insurance, as well as Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage.    

General Summary:

Assists in planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating the preparations and executions of projects while meeting cost, quality, equipment utilization and safety objectives.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Assists in all aspects of project management including the preparation of project estimates, procuring materials, issuing subcontracts, attending pre-bid and other project progress meetings.
• Assists with planning and coordination of manpower, equipment, tools, and supply needs. Works directly with union hiring hall as appropriate.
• Assists in the establishment of project objectives, costs, timelines, budgets, policies, performance expectations and safety standards. Monitors adherence to all the above through site visits, project progress reports, performance evaluations, safety meetings and working closely with field crew supervision.
• Monitors and assesses maintenance and safeguarding of equipment, tools, and supplies.
• Manages administrative aspects of contracts (change orders, fee payments, rental equipment, timesheet coding, billing, and expenses, etc.) by working closely with administrative staff, project managers and Manager of Fleet Operations.
• Assist in the process of releasing completed project to the full satisfaction of the client and resolves any job closeout items.
• Responsible for saving and filing appropriate job information including plans, specifications, and job-related communications for permanent archives. 
• Help expedite CADD/BIM work for their projects.
• Performs additional assignments as requested by management.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Minimum two years technical education in engineering field, construction management, or completion of apprenticeship in a respective discipline. 
• Analytical and problem solving, strong interpersonal, and verbal and written communication skills.
• Related construction industry experience or internships is preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel is required.

Description of physical working environment:

• Works in normal office environment and makes frequent client visits requiring driving personal vehicle. When in the office, regularly works from a sitting position with a computer. Repetitive typing and computer use required. Regular bending, twisting, and light lifting is common.
• Works on field construction site in all kinds of weather to survey site conditions and resolve coordination issues with the trades.
• Ability to climb up and down ladders and steps on site is required.

Hooper is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Hooper considers candidates regardless of age, color, creed, disability, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other status protected by applicable local, state, or federal law.