Assistant Project Manager

Benefits Offering

Founded in 1904, L.K. Comstock & Company LLC is one of the largest specialty electrical contractors for transit rail systems in the United States. With over 100 successful projects for more than 30 transit agencies and work valued at more than $3 billion, we bring a legacy of excellence to every project. As a subsidiary of RailWorks LLC, we maintain a national footprint, with installations across nearly all major U.S. transit systems.

Local #3, IBEW  (These benefits vest after 90 days of employment, with coverage applied retroactively to your start date upon successful completion of the introductory period.) 
As a union shop contractor, L.K. Comstock employees are members of Local Union #3 – IBEW and are eligible for comprehensive union benefits for themselves and immediate family members, including, but not limited to:
•    Local Union #3 Pension (after 5 years)
•    IBEW Pension (after 5 years)
•    NEBF (National Electrical Benefit Fund)
•    Medical, Dental, and Health Reimbursement coverage
•    Educational and Cultural Fund
•    Deferred salary and annuity fund plans
•    Social Security Payback
•    Paid sick leave, vacation, and bereavement (subject to contract negotiations)

Compensation

$120000 - $136000 / year (total compensation) 

Position Summary

Assists the project manager in managing rail construction projects including executing plans, organizing, budgeting, and cost reporting.  Assists in meeting project requirements and controlling costs by coordinating and effectively utilizing all the resources needed on each project.  

Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties

•    Assists in assessing scope of work and resources required to successfully complete the project. 
•    Assists in verifying estimates based on detailed review of proposal specifications. 
•    Supervises project activities to ensure that the project is executed in accordance with designs, budgets, and schedules; takes appropriate action to minimize the impact of deviations. 
•    Assists with resolution of any problems that may arise during project execution. 
•    Assists with monitoring the efficient use of materials and equipment and the contractual performance of the project; works with project staff to ensure that assigned duties and responsibility are performed per agreed upon expectations. 
•    Assists in coordinating onsite activities. 
•    Assists with ensuring that quality, productivity, and safety standards are being met 
•    Attends project meetings. 
•    Assists with the administration of financial tracking systems to monitor project costs and estimates. 
•    Performs administrative and recordkeeping duties.

Required Skills and Qualifications

•    A minimum of 5 years of heavy civil construction industry experience required; railroad construction experience a plus 
•    Basic knowledge of project accounting, project controls (cost, schedule, change management, etc.), material management, contract management, subcontract management, safety, and quality 
•    Effective verbal and written communication skills.  
•    Strong organizational and administrative skills. 
•    Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite. 

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

•    Frequently works outdoors at construction sites and occasionally works indoors.  
•    Frequently stands, walks, climbs, balances, stoops, and crouches while negotiating work areas under construction.  
•    Sits, reads, writes, and uses a keyboard.  
•    May be exposed to harsh weather conditions including very hot and very cold weather. 
•    May be exposed to loud noise. 

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