Assistant Project Manager

A position at FTI can be the answer to your future career. In this role, you'll be part of a progressive national leader in electrical planning, engineering, technology and energy services. FTI enables employee growth and success through industry-leading training and development, utilization of the latest industry technologies, and an uncompromised focus on safety. We recognize and reward top performers, offering competitive, merit-based compensation, career path development and a flexible and robust benefits package that boasts everything from paid training and tuition reimbursement to an award-winning wellness program. Assistant Project Managers, under the guidance of the Project or Group Manager, are responsible for providing general management for electrical construction projects and oversees staff. The ideal candidate must be proficient in the use of a PC and Microsoft Office Suite, knowledge of Accubid and AutoCAD is preferred, and general knowledge of electrical components and applications is preferred. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education: Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management/Electrical Engineering Travel: 15-20% Work Schedule: Typical work hours are between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday; However, work may be performed at any time on any day of the week to meet business needs. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Contacts vendors to obtain materials for construction projects. Participates in bi-annual performance evaluation process; conducts employee performance reviews in an effective and timely manner; and consults with Group or Project Manager to establish field merit wage increases. Maintains employee relations. Plans, organizes, and staffs electrical and/or specialty systems construction projects. Ensures that projects are completed profitably, in a timely manner, and according to customer expectations. Attends weekly and monthly meetings (i.e., Staffing Meeting, PM Meeting, Sales Meeting, etc.). Processes miscellaneous paperwork. Reviews outgoing estimates with Estimating Department to ensure accuracy. Visits various job sites and interacts with crew, customers, foreman, and general contractors to ensure proper job progress and to support and encourage safe behavior. The job description and responsibilities described are intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as a comprehensive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills or abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. SURGE your career forward! Employees at FTI grow faster because they are a part of a nationally leading team of electrical planners, engineers, designers, electricians, and business professionals. Your Personal Growth: Build your career path by taking advantage of our industry leading training and leadership development programs. Leverage Technology: Our virtual design and build programs that offer the latest in robotic total stations, 3D scanning, virtual and augmented reality and drone surveillance and assessment. Uncompromised Safety: When we see others in our space averaging 2.7 safety rating and ours average .42, you know that we value you and your safety above all else. We offer competitive, merit-based wages; career path development and flexible and a robust benefits package that boasts everything from paid training, tuition reimbursement and a top-notch wellness program. We pride ourselves on a "Ground up Growth" mentality that puts you in the spotlight. Becoming a member of the FTI team means you've officially put yourself in the driver's seat of your career. Through our career development and continued education programs, you'll have options to position yourself for success. FTI is a "Merit to the Core" organization, and we pride ourselves on our ability to reward and recognize top performers. BENEFITS ARE THE GAME CHANGER FTI enriches the lives of its employees through industry-leading total rewards. Our compensation, benefits, time off, and wellness programs are designed to reward individual results that create team success, improve financial security for our employees and their families, and encourage healthy lifestyles. As an eligible employee , your programs include: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance Company-Paid Life and Disability Insurance Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts Award-Winning Wellness Program and Incentives 401(k) Retirement & 401(a) Profit Sharing Plans Paid Time Off Performance Incentives/Bonuses Tuition Reimbursement And so much more! Regular/Full-Time Employees are eligible for FTI benefit programs. We stand strong in our values as we work to Create World-Class Opportunities to Succeed through: Uncompromised focus on keeping people SAFE. Building TRUST in everything we do. REDEFINING what's possible. Rewarding individual results that create TEAM SUCCESS. If you're ready to learn more about growing your career with us, apply today! FTI is an Affirmative Action Employer/Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.