Assistant Project Manager

ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER | ELECTRICAL OVERHEAD TRANSMISSION

Summary:Join Riggs Distler & Company, Inc. a leader in the construction industry with over a century of service supporting America’s most important infrastructure projects in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. Riggs Distler has a reputation as an employer of choice in the industry and promotes a safe, exciting, and team-oriented work environment, empowering people to grow and evolve with our business.

As an Assistant Project Manager, you will work closely with the project manager to ensure overall accountability for safety, schedule, cost, quality, and project performance. The goal of this position is to develop the skills and experience necessary on your career path to becoming a project manager.

Benefits:Competitive Compensation PackagePaid Time OffCompany sponsored Healthcare Plan including Medical, Dental & Vision CoverageHSA Account with Company Contribution401k Retirement Plan with Company MatchProfit SharingAccident & Critical Illness InsuranceStudent Loan Payment & 529 College Saving ProgramCompany Paid:Life & AD&D InsuranceShort-Term & Long-Term Disability InsuranceIdentity Theft ProtectionEmployee Assistance Program

Responsibilities:Assists the project manager in establishing project-specific safety plansDevelop and implement the project execution plans (PEP), ensuring it is communicated and understood internally and externallyWorks with project manager in establishing major construction work plansPreparation of budget/cost control tracking system with all associated maintenance and forecastingDevelops cost control estimate (CCE) and contingency/risk report for internal reviewMaintains regular schedule progress reporting and updatesProcess and assess cost and schedule impact(s)Labor and equipment production analysis and ongoing performance optimizationEnsures that project correspondence and records (paper & electronic) are properly managed and maintainDay travel using company provided vehicle to job sites

Education, Skills, Experience Needed:Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experienceEntry Level PositionProficient computer skills with an emphasis on Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate information in a clear, concise, and professional mannerTeam player who displays leadership and diplomacyThe ability to adapt to changing business requirement with minimal advanced noticeSelf-directed, organized and motivated to accomplish goals

This job description is subject to change at any time. It reflects management’s assignment of essential functions and does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Riggs Distler & Company, Inc. will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, gender, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Riggs Distler & Company, Inc. will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a test or job interview) if so requested.