About the Role
The Associate Project Manager supports all phases of electrical construction projects under the guidance of a senior-level Project Manager. This role provides hands-on field experience and progressively expands responsibility across scheduling, estimating, procurement, customer relations, safety, waste elimination, and operational systems. The Associate Project Manager helps ensure projects are completed with a strong focus on quality, efficiency, safety, and customer satisfaction.
Responsibilities
- Help define weekly project priorities, timelines, responsibilities, and deliverables.
- Analyze and forecast key factors that impact project results to improve efficiency and performance.
- Support the development of project programs, strategies, and supervisory plans.
- Learn the scheduling process and assume scheduling responsibility for assigned projects.
- Use estimating information to help manage labor and material costs effectively.
- Coordinate manpower, resources, and tools across branches as needed.
- Assist Project Managers with resource planning, tooling, permits, and related project needs.
- Learn the procurement process and order materials for assigned projects.
- Develop an understanding of billing and collections and assume responsibility for these processes on assigned projects.
- Manage project billings accurately and in a timely manner.
- Support the bidding process by reviewing estimates, proposal specifications, drawings, and takeoff information.
- Manage assigned projects to meet customer expectations for scope, timeline, budget, and quality.
- Support craft productivity, efficient use of materials and equipment, and overall contractual project performance.
- Work with Project Managers to develop and maintain customer relationships and deliver high-quality service that supports continued business.
- Take prompt action to resolve customer concerns or complaints.
- Continuously seek opportunities to grow, improve, and support the development of the broader team.
- Pre-plan daily work tasks and identify methods to eliminate hazards.
- Observe work habits and potential hazards, and communicate concerns appropriately.
- Uphold safety as the company’s top priority and support the goal of achieving zero accidents.
- Promote open communication between field and office teams regarding safety concerns, suggestions, improvements, and PPE needs.
- Complete required safety training in alignment with company expectations.
Requirements
- Prior experience in contracting, engineering, construction management, or a related field preferred.
- Knowledge of and experience with the electrical trade preferred.
- Work occurs in both office and job site environments and may require sitting, standing, walking, and travel to various work sites.
- Site visits may involve exposure to outdoor elements, noise, and other active construction conditions.
Location
- New Berlin
- Mount Pleasant
- Port Washington
Work Type
- Onsite
Experience Level
- Associate
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Science, Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Building Science, or related discipline), or a related field.
About the Company
- At PPC Partners, we believe in the Power to Serve and the Pursuit of Excellence. These principles guide our behaviors through the following values: A Servant’s Heart – Focus on the Needs of Others; Wisdom – Insightful; Integrity – Honest and Trustworthy; Courage – Decisive and Confident in Others; Humility – Modest and Respectful; and Passion – Unfailing Dedication.
