Associate Project Manager (Electrical)

Forest Electric NJ is seeking an Associate Project Manager to support the company in meeting its objectives and goals. Perform take-off and pricing for various projects types and sizes to acquire new work. Work on assigned commercial electrical construction projects at various locations within New Jersey and assist with appropriate actions to ensure projects are progressing and completed on time, within budget and with defined resources.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following, but other duties may be assigned:

• Prepare, maintain and present computer generated spreadsheets, logs and reports.
• Collaborate with Senior Project Managers to understand the fundamental knowledge and processes of effective project management.
• Regular, predictable and reliable on-site attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Monitor project budgets and labor costs.
• Prepare and manage communications internally and with general contractors or construction managers for assigned projects.
• Travel to and attend project walk-through meetings for bidding purposes and job tracking.
• Develop to become competent with reviewing drawings and specifications and preparing detailed estimates, including assigning material and labor values to take-off.
• Become competent with preparing a complete scope of work, project schedules, change orders, and BEC & fire alarm filings.
• Partner with Project Managers and/or Estimators to ensure a complete scope of work is defined and pricing review.
• Maintain regular communication and collaboration with Estimators, Project Managers and Engineers.
• Comply with all company operating policies, procedures, and safety programs as established.
• Prepare documents for billing purposes and coordinate with accounting personnel.
• Acquire vendor pricing on specialty materials, equipment and systems.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Direct experience with Microsoft Office applications (Word and Excel).
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management preferred.

Forest Electric NJ requires all new hires to be vaccinated for COVID-19. This position will require the successful candidate to show proof of a complete COVID-19 vaccination. Forest Electric NJ is an equal opportunity employer and will provide reasonable accommodation to those individuals who are unable to be vaccinated consistent with federal, state, and local law.

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