Assistant Project Manager
| Company | Valmont |
|---|---|
| Location | Kansas City, MO, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Associate’s |
| Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
Requirements
- Preferred Bachelors in a relevant field or associate degree with 3+ years of experience or 5+ years of relevant quality experience with steel products
- A strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
Responsibilities
- Review clients’ detailed drawings, and written specifications and perform ‘Take-off’ of custom structures, equipment, and material required for electrical substations
- Prepare estimates based on technical specifications, scope of work, drawings, and/or sketches – including detailed quantities of take-offs for each job order and entering line items into an Excel spreadsheet
- Determine the most economical and cost efficient material conforming to project drawings and specifications
- Confirm all necessary materials and supplies are included in the scope of work and ensure that unnecessary items are excluded from the estimates
- Obtain quotes from several manufacturers for equipment and material items. Be able to negotiate pricing with manufacturers
- Be responsible for accurate quantity take-offs on quotations for customers
- Organize material lists for electrical substation or transmission lines
- Prepare accurate material orders
- Review and check in the material at arrival to verify compliance with project orders
- Assist in order execution, ensuring that all contract requirements and project management procedures are followed
- Assist Project Manager in tracking required submittals, preparing subcontractor agreements, developing and maintaining schedules on multiple projects while ensuring that project costs are controlled and financial risk is prevented
- Assist the Project Manager in developing the project scope of work; including preliminary approximations of the types of materials to be used and basic quantity count
- Support customers in various ways, including technical and logistical support, deliverables, invoicing, and payment to effectively and consistently meet and exceed customer needs, while ensuring interactions stay consistent with division strategies and objectives to maximize customer satisfaction and profitability
- Assist in closing out projects by obtaining all required documentation and assisting with pre-final inspections and As-Built drawings
- Ensure proper fit and functions of the product by checking drawings, cut sheets, material dimensions, etc.
- Provide updated reports of project status to project management as required
- Proactively identify and implement strategies to reduce project costs, maximize production, and enhance customer relations
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, 1-2 year technical degree, or related trade plus a minimum of 2 years related experience with a commercial or industrial general contractor
- Previous experience in a substation-related field, such as Substation Engineer, Structural Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Electrical Designer / Detailer, Electrical Lineman, Inside Sales, Drafter
- Experience with AutoCAD