Gibson Electric Co., Inc. - Assistant Project Manager

We are an electrical construction firm specializing in commercial electrical and telecommunication infrastructure design, structured cabling installation and maintenance, electrical power distribution systems, data transmission systems, and distributed antenna systems (DAS).

Job Summary
Position: Assistant Project Manager (FLSA: Exempt). Location: Downers Grove, IL. Department: Operations. Reports to: SVP, Operations.

Manage and/or estimate small electrical construction projects and assist with larger project and general workload of project management staff.

Responsibilities

Monitor and control contractual requirements of assigned projects ensuring key field and support staff positions are adequate and perform in accordance with required assignments and deadlines.

Monitor and control financial aspects of project contracts including materials purchasing, change order initiation and implementation, cost to complete analysis, income and expenses, labor, etc. to ensure projects remain within established budget.

Ensure that project materials, equipment, and tools are ordered and delivered timely.

Partner with client, architectural, engineering, other departments, and trades to facilitate critical path and project completion.

Prepare completely new project estimate packages for small jobs under supervision of preconstruction or senior project managers.

Develop, monitor, and control project objectives, procedures, and performance standards within boundaries of company policy.

Prepare and present work in progress reports monthly or as required by senior management.

Represent company in assigned project meetings.

Ensure site personnel comply with all safety plans and programs and work rules as required by company policy and contract.

Management of customer accounts as directed.

Qualifications

Four‑year electrical engineering degree or equivalent combined education and field supervisory experience.

Working knowledge of construction contract language.

Working knowledge of electrical design, estimate packages, and implementation.

Demonstrated ability to read and interpret electrical drawings.

Thorough understanding and application of industry practices, processes, standards, and their impact on project activities.

Ability to understand and apply company policies, procedures, business ethics, and work standards.

Superior communication and interpersonal skills.

Knowledge of CONEST estimating software or ability to learn it.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Ability to work with minimal supervision and perform against accelerated deadlines.

Compensation and Benefits
Compensation Range: $55,000 – $85,000 based on qualifications and experience. This position is bonus eligible.

Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, 401(k) savings plan, college coaching, and employee assistance program.

Physical Demands and Work Environment
The employee is required to walk, stand, sit, talk, and hear regularly; use hands to handle objects, tools, or computer keyboards; reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. May lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close, distance, peripheral, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to commute to site locations and may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, and outside weather conditions. Noise level in the work environment is usually minimal.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans/Disabled. No discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any status protected by law.

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