Assistant Project Manager

At Bruce & Merrilees, we are energized by a core commitment to safety. We put your safety first, so you go home from our family to yours – always. Being a third-generation family-owned and operated company, our family culture keeps us grounded providing you with versatility where leaders illuminate career paths and opportunities to achieve your aspirations. You’ll work alongside other bright, self-starters who strengthen the community and transform the world. And upon the completion of a project, you’ll proudly look at what was created and know you’ve made a difference.

Are You:

• Humble: A strong team player who works hard to make those around you succeed. Low ego. High integrity.
• Hungry: Driven, passionate, and optimistic. Strives to operate outside your comfort zone. Contributes to an environment where people want to come to work every day.
• Smart: Learns and adapts quickly. Communicates articulately and effectively. Situationally and emotional astute.

If you are interested in joining an ever-growing team with opportunities to advance and learn alongside accomplished business leaders, this is your next career step. When you join Bruce & Merrilees, you do more than simply switch companies to advance your career and invest in your future. You become part of the Bruce & Merrilees family.

Perks of Being Part of Our Bruce & Merrilees Family:

• Great Personal Time Off – Increased over Length of Employment
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Competitive salary plus bonus potential, vehicle allowance and fuel card
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance 100% Funded by the Company
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance 100% Funded by the Company
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance 100% Funded by the Company
• 401k with Company Match
• Company Picnics and Events
• Educational Financial Assistance

As one of our Assistant Project Managers, you are a valuable part of our success collaborating with the team to deliver “Beyond the Expected” results.

Some of the Work You’ll Do:

• Commit to safe work – there is nothing more important!
• Assist on monitoring project productivity
• Visit project sites routinely and attend project meetings
• Assist Project Manager with invoicing, profit/loss reporting
• Receive, review and submit all shop drawings
• Track project submittals
• Schedule Construction projects
• Create and/or review Quality Control Plans
• Assist in validating Activity Checklists
• Track and maintain installed quantities
• Assist in maintaining accurate cost reports and tracking
• Assist in estimating functions
• Develop Requests for Information (RFI)
• Prepare for and attend Project Control meetings
• Site data verification
• Develop relationships and communicate with customers
• Build, expand, and update substations
• Assist field team with questions on design and customer requirements
• Ensure your team adheres to contract requirements
• Actively pursue and generate business opportunities
• Other duties as assigned

Here’s What You Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering or equivalent field experience
• 2+ years of prior Construction Project Engineer experience
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent computer aptitude

Bonus Points if You Have:

• Primavera P6, Project, Viewpoint, AutoCAD, Navis, Bluebeam, HeavyBid, or ConEst experience
• Strong knowledge of electrical schematics
• Lean Construction Techniques
• Familiarity with T&D, Substation, Commercial, Industrial Electrical, DOT/Heavy Highway, Traffic Signal

Bruce & Merrilees is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status. Our hiring process includes drug & alcohol screening, E-verify, driving record and background check. Bruce & Merrilees is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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