Jr. Project Manager/Estimator

Company Overview:

Southeast Power Corporation is a leading provider of high-voltage transmission, substation, and distribution construction services.

www.southeastpower.com

Position Summary:

We are looking for a JR. Project Manager/Estimator with some knowledge and experience in transmission & distribution preferred. Under general supervision, the right candidate will be trained in the organization and oversight of ensuring projects are completed in a timely and efficient manner. The perfect candidate will be well-versed in:

- Microsoft Project

- Basic scheduling

- Supporting Project Manager with daily operational tasks

- Administrative and logistical project support

The goal is to ensure all projects are delivered on time according to requirements and without exceeding budget.

This is a full-time, entry level position located in Lancaster, KY and will require business-related travel throughout the surrounding areas. Candidates must be located in, or willing to re-locate to Lancaster, KY.

Position Responsibilities:

- Build and maintain relationships with 3rd parties/vendors.

- Willingness and ability to establish labor, equipment, material and sub contractor requirements based on project need.

- Help develop, coordinate and review work plans.

- Assist in assigning work activities and projects.

- Help identify opportunities for improving service methods and procedures.

- Attending pre-bid meetings and job walks to help determine scope of work and requirements.

- Participates in the development and administration of assigned program budget.

- Willing to learn how to forecast funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies

- Has a drive to stay informed of new trends and innovations in the utility construction industry

- Ensuring accuracy and completeness of estimate by working with operations and project management during estimate preparation.

- Participation in the bid review process.

- Create & submit estimate reports/bids to appropriate persons (PM’s, clients, bidding competitions etc.).

- Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.

- Meet budgetary objectives & make adjustments to project constraints based on financial analysis.

- Develop spreadsheets, diagrams & process maps to document needs.

- Track performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short- & long-term goals.

- Able to read and understand specifications and other documentations necessary for preparing proposals.

- Performs other related and assigned duties as required

Position Requirements:

- Graduated with a BS in Construction Management, Project Management, Engineering, or like field. (Field experience may be substituted for formal education)

- Expert knowledge with Microsoft Office; especially Excel and Outlook

- Ability to build effective relationships with a wide range of people

- Some electrical transmission and/or distribution experience preferred.

- Ability to problem solve and think analytically in a fast-paced environment

- Willing to submit and pass a pre-employment drug screen

- Must be able to fulfill essential job function in a consistent state of alertness and safe manner.

- Ability to understand and communicate information

- Able to travel

- Possess valid driver’s license

- Must have acceptable MVR

- We participate in E-Verify

General Requirements:

- Work in a team environment.

- High attention to detail.

- Time management; prioritizing work and documenting tasks.

- Work in a safe manner at all times. This includes wearing &utilizing all required safety PPE with situational awareness, driving safely, and following all safety rules.

- Punctual for all meetings.

- Excellent computer skills, including MS office, is essential.

- Willingness to learn, adapt and grow in a fast-paced construction environment.

Benefits:

- Competitive Pay

- Vacation time

- Company pick-up truck, laptop, phone

- Health, Dental, Vision packages

- 401K opt-in

Power Corporation of America/Southeast Power Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.