Assistant Project Manager II - Power Projects

Job Description

Job Description

Required to have experience in direct hire power projects. ACC experience with Combined Cycle is preferred.

Job Summary:

The Assistant Project Manager II (APMII) builds on the skills and experience gained from the Assistant Project Manager Level I position. The APMII assists and supports the Project Manager on assigned projects. The APMII works under direct supervision, managing trades, assisting in buyouts, and managing the change management process. The APMII is integrated into the field management team and is expected to mentor others in foundational project procedures.

Primary Duties:

• Supporting the Project Manager in completing tasks and assignments
• Coordinating work with project owner representatives, architects, engineers, inspectors, and site subcontractors
• Reviewing project contract documents, specifications, and drawings
• Identifying and participating in resolving field and design issues
• Participating in and/or leading meetings to coordinate work and manage labor concerns.
• Participating in owners’ meetings and documenting updates
• Ensuring work is completed by quality standards and contract specifications, developing and managing non-compliance lists.
• Providing field support to construction superintendents and project managers to help ensure contract compliance, quality control, and maintenance of the site.
• Assisting with the completion of project close-out
• Developing scopes of work for subcontractors
• Performing constructability reviews
• Attending preconstruction meetings with all subcontractors before beginning each phase of work
• Monitoring field progress against the “plan,” assisting in the development of the recovery plans if necessary.
• Participating in ensuring quality control is by the established project quality assurance program.
• Coordinating punch list items and procedures
• Assisting in the management of the project permit process
• Participating in the development of strategic plans, including VDC
• Participating in the preparation of bid packages and procurement
• Performing estimating take-offs
• Assisting with bid openings and tabulations
• Monitoring project schedules, including each task associated with project completion.
• Reviewing a trade’s work progress concerning each project phase
• Assisting in the development of the overall CPM schedule with the project team before construction and communicating updates to the Scheduler throughout the project
• Assisting in the development and maintenance of the site logistics plan for the project
• Assisting in developing and tracking critical path production charts and forecasting production
• Initiating, preparing, reviewing, tracking, and distributing RFIs and submittals
• Drafting standard subcontracts and purchase orders using company boilerplate language to document all ordered work, schedules, projected costs, and technical specifications.
• Tracking the change management system, including soliciting, receiving, reviewing, and preparing IOCCs along with applicable backup
• Documenting the technical, financial, and personnel aspects of each project
• Participating in the preparation of monthly owner project status reports, including the EOJ
• Participating in EOJ Reviews
• Negotiate subcontractor change orders at the discretion of the Project Manager
• Demonstrate Yates' Core Values and Principles
• Follow Yates' Code of Conduct
• Safety Responsibilities and Expectations
  • Responsible for refusing unsafe work and for carrying out all work according to the established Yates Safety Procedures and Work Practices
  • Report all incidents, near hits, and hazards to management.
  • Required to wear and maintain personal PPE.
  • Advise fellow employees of hazardous situations.
  • Participate in workplace inspections.
  • Comply with statutory requirements, including the duty of care.
  • Participate in required and/or assigned training.
  • Provide suggestions to improve Safety.
  • Present a mature approach to working safely.
  • Attend pre-start and Safety meetings and contribute.
  • Assists with administering the site safety program as required and ensuring Trade Partner compliance with OSHA standards and Yates Site Specific Requirements, and all applicable safety codes and regulations.
• Other related duties as needed and assigned by Project Management in support of the successful completion of the project.

Qualifications:

• An undergraduate University degree or higher (preferably in Construction Management, Engineering, or a closely related field) is desirable.
  • Other relevant education, training, or work experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ industry experience
• Experience in managing trades.
• Knowledge of engineering principles
• Knowledge of basic business principles sufficient to project and monitor expenses.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel
• Ability to read and understand technical specifications, blueprints, technical manuals, product/material installation instructions, and engineering/architectural drawings.

Requirements:

• Quality 101
• Building Science 101
• Introduction to Pull Planning
• Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Training (SWPPP)
• Unit Tracking
• Change Order Processing
• ViewPoint Training
• ProjectSight Training
• Quantity Takeoff
• Bidding Process Training
• BIM/VDC Introduction
• P6/ Production Tracking

Competencies:

• Mentorship
• Time management
• Organizational skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Physical Demands/Essential Job Functions:

1. Job description reflects an assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Physical requirements for this role may include, but are not limited to, walking, standing, operating tools/equipment, and lifting items (up to 25lbs). Tasks may also be carried out in varying weather conditions and environments as applicable to the position.

About Yates Construction

Ranked among the top commercial and industrial construction companies in the country by Engineering News-Record , Yates Construction is family-owned and provides a wide range of construction and building services. Incorporated in 1964 by William G. Yates Jr., we have steadily grown to become one of the top commercial and industrial construction companies in the nation. We are financially sound with a significant bonding capacity as well as vast personnel and equipment resources.

Our portfolio includes commercial and industrial projects from various sectors, including arts and culture, civil, commercial, education, entertainment and gaming, federal, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, municipal, retail, and technology. We work hard to understand our clients’ business needs and continually look for opportunities to provide additional value to our clients and their projects.

Our client relationships are the foundation of our success, and our primary goal is to help each of our clients achieve their vision. We do this by carefully managing the details and complexities of each project and constantly communicating with all team members.

Yates Construction provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal and state law requirements.

Yates complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.