Assistant Project Manager (Building Automation)

Join Egan Company as an Assistant Project Manager within our Building Automation team. In this role, you'll provide project coordination support for projects and project teams.

With the flexibility of working hybrid, in this role you can collaborate alongside others with a blend of working in the office, at home, and at jobsites.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the project team to plan, setup, and manage construction projects.

• Navigate and use Egans project management systems and processes, including Milestone Based Delivery (MBD).

• Promotes a positive safety culture by ensuring Egans safety policies and goals are communicated and followed on assigned projects.

• Participate in construction document analysis to develop clear and consistent interpretations.

• Become familiar with the materials, equipment, and components of the technical systems installed by Egans trades.

• Manage material purchases, project material coordination, and material stock for emergency and service project use.

• Advise project management of potential problems, work interferences, schedule difficulties, and the like, as it relates to assigned duties. Learn how Egan can circumvent and/or resolve such problems.

• Monitor V-Model for each project and assist with associated tasks (i.e. schedule kick-off and close-out meetings, coordinate tool returns, etc.).

• Track job permitting.

• Compose and edit letters, memos, reports, and procedures; assist with change orders, project billings, and change request pricing.

• Process day-to-day administrative items (i.e. supply requisitions, RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, procurement, take-offs, etc.) as directed.

• Prepare special reports, studies, and statistical analysis per supervisors request. May require research, development and/or interpretation of data with little supervision or instruction.

• Learn how to interpret project schedules, anticipate manpower requirements and measure subcontractor performance.

• Assist with the research and preparation of field change requests to resolve design issues.

• Participate in the continuous updating and accurate generation of as-built documents.

• Attend project coordination and owner/contractor/architect/engineer meetings as directed.

• Assume a proactive approach to career development. Utilize available resources within Egan, as well as request alternative instruction to learn how to become a successful project manager.

• Solicit and review project submittals; coordinate with project manager and purchasing.

• Build strong internal partnerships; work collaboratively with other Egan groups to support Egans Mission, Vision and Values.

• Use basic understanding of financials and reporting to support a PM in related responsibilities.

• Perform additional duties and assignments as requested/needed.

Position Requirements

• 2-year associates degree or Bachelors degree (or equivalent level of technical training and related construction experience).
• 0-2 years of construction and/or general business experience.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Passion for the industry.

• Outstanding organizational skills; ability to handle multiple priorities.

• Courteous, professional, diplomatic, and highly motivated.

• Anticipates and adjusts to changing priorities and methods; willingly takes on new tasks and challenges.

• Demonstrates a willingness to take on new tasks and learn new things.

• Excellent MS Office and Google Suite skills and ability/desire to learn new software systems.

• Must obtain OSHA-30 certification within six (6) months from date of hire (if not already certified).

Working Conditions

• Performance of duties will be in the office, at customer sites, and job sites as needed.

OUR SUCCESS IS SHAPED BY THE STRENGTH OF OUR TEAM

At Egan, our shared passion and pride are redefining the industry standard of customer care. We work together to promote teamwork, embrace innovation, act with integrity, pursue growth, and stay safe. We are committed to providing the growth opportunities in which our employees and customers are looking.

From general contractors and architects to building owners and facility engineers, Egan Company collaborates throughout the entire construction or project process with the shared goal of maintaining best-in-class relationships with our internal teams, customers, and business partners. At nearly 1,000 employees occupying our offices and work-sites, we aim to ensure every project is done with quality craftsmanship, integrity, and an aggressive commitment to safety. In fact, were proud to be recognized as one of America's Safest Companies for recurring years.

Egan Company is one of the largest, multi-trade, specialty construction contractors and system integrators in the Midwest. We provide in-house expertise in planning, design, engineering, construction, and maintenance by representing over 15 skilled trade unions serving virtually every infrastructure discipline in the industry. Core services include: mechanical, electrical, engineering & design, curtain wall/glazing/panel systems (InterClad), millwrights, fabrication, building systems, controls & system integration, and service.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS AND EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES

Egan Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, and status with regard to public assistance, protected veteran status, familial status, or other characteristic protected by law.

We do not accept application materials by mail or email except as a reasonable accommodation for qualified disabled applicants. Individuals who are unable to use our online process due to a disability should email recruiting@eganco.com.

Creating and maintaining a safe and drug-free working environment is important to all of us. Employment with Egan requires successful completion of a pre-employment substance abuse test and a background check. We also participate in E-Verify. #LI-Hybrid