Probst Electric Inc.

Traveling Assistant Project Manager

Travel requirements: this position will be based out of our office in Roseville, CA but require extensive travel to powerline construction sites within Madera County. Future project assignments are not limited to Madera County, and may require travel to numerous other locations throughout Northern California.

Compensation: you will be working at an hourly rate, on an average of 50 hours per week. Overtime rates are 1.5x your hourly rate, when you have exceeded 40 hours in a given week. Average annual compensation for this role is $100,000.

Company

Summit Line Construction is one of North America's premier utility construction companies. Summit operates from a Headquarters in Utah and has completed projects all over the United States. Summit performs new build, design build, and maintenance services for both the public and private sector utilities. 

Position

This role entails managing transmission, distribution and substation projects for major Public Utilities in Northern California. The Assistant Project Manager will be responsible for proactive project planning with field leadership. 

Tasks

  • Schedule the project in logical steps and budget time required to meet deadlines.
  • Assist with managing project costs to stay within forecasted budget range.
  • Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, subcontractors, or engineers to discuss and resolve matters, such as work procedures, complaints, or construction problems.
  • Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors.
  • Prepare and submit budget estimates, progress reports, or cost tracking reports.
  • Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to administrative staff, workers, and clients, representing the owner or developer.
  • Plan, organize, or direct activities concerned with the construction or maintenance of structures, facilities, or systems.
  • Execute corrective actions to deal with the results of delays, bad weather, or emergencies.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in associated field required
  • 100% willingness to travel required
  • Must be proficient with Microsoft Office suite with strong Microsoft Excel skills
  • Excellent Written and oral communication
  • Must pass mandatory drug and alcohol screening(s).

 

  • Seniority level

    Entry level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Project Management and Information Technology
  • Industries

    Construction

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