Associate Project Manager, Civil

Description

ASSOCIATE PROJECT MANAGER

This position is based out of our Fargo, ND office.

About ArchKey

ArchKey is one of the nation’s largest privately held specialty trade installation and integrated facility service companies. We are a leader in designing, building and maintaining electrical, technologies and specialty systems. We’re the POWER behind making the improbable possible.

We’re electrifying the nation, energizing the future and bringing communities to life like never before. What we do today shapes the vision of tomorrow. Our work impacts lives long after the building is done. This means we are committed to building in ways that are not just technologically advanced, but sustainable, scalable and equitable by all. We’re not just energizing infrastructure, we’re energizing careers, communities, and the future.

Made up of the brightest minds in the industry, our team is our greatest asset bringing knowledge, skills, and experience to every project. This is more than a call to join us, it’s an invitation to be part of a visionary journey, to grow with us as we scale.

About The Position

Responsible to coordinate field staff and assist project managers in managing all construction processes to ensure project quality, schedule, cost control, safety and customer satisfaction objectives are met or exceeded, in alignment with all Company policies, procedures, key objectives and regulations. This position assembles, organizes, and maintains all documentation needed for timely project commissioning and closeout activities.

Day in the life

• Reviews plans and specifications to understand project scope and milestones. Prepares drawings and sketches, change orders, estimates, RFIs, material and labor cost codes, etc. to support construction project work. Stays informed of new electrical codes, materials, technologies, techniques, and practices.
• Assists project managers with budget tracking, customer billing, labor estimates, scheduling, job cost reviews, purchase orders, project status reports, and tracking of inspections, testing, and reporting. Participates in project status meetings and assists in developing meeting minutes for distribution.
• Maintains accurate documentation of all plans, submittal logs, record drawings and project logs, and assures that all are received, reviewed, returned, and disseminated to the appropriate parties promptly. Ensures submittals are thoroughly and accurately reviewed for content and conformance with the construction documents. This includes specification logs, RFIs, ASIs, change orders, inspections, and testing.
• Coordinates preconstruction activities as needed, such as construction planning and design, interpretation of design and drawings, projections, preparation of takeoffs, application of construction methods and bid packages. Researches and recommends resolutions to drawing interpretation and other problems, conflicts and errors discovered. Assists with constructability reviews and value engineering functions.
• Conducts jobsite inspections of first work in place to assure accurate placement and conformance with the contract documents and the Company’s project quality assurance standards. Takes weekly job site photographs capturing the construction progress and records.
• Builds effective relationships with customers, foremen, design team, specialty contractors, suppliers and user groups that reflect and support the Company’s core values and meet or exceed the customer’s expectations. Works with vendors and distributors on availability and pricing of materials, completion of quotes and other necessary procedure details.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent work experience in project management, business administration, construction management or a related field. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum 0-1 year of construction and/or project management experience. Familiarity with computerized estimating systems preferred.
• Knowledge of construction methods and materials, costing, scheduling, and estimating and general industry safety standards, procedures and regulations preferred.
• Project management training, experience, and skills. Understanding of the project life cycle.
• Skills to read, interpret and understand electrical contracts, plans, drawings, blueprints, and specifications. Strong analytical and mathematical skills.
• Demonstrated strong organizational, detail orientation, customer focus and customer communication skills. Effective independent problem solving, collaboration, interpersonal and presentation skills.
  
  

Travel

• Occasional travel required.
  
  

Benefits

At ArchKey Solutions, our benefits package includes competitive health insurance options (medical, dental, and vision), a robust 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, paid time off and holidays, and access to wellness programs. Additionally, we offer professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and employee assistance programs to support your growth and well-being. We ensure that our benefits are designed to promote the health, security, and work-life balance of our employees. Additional information is available at Archkey.com.

Legal & Fraud Disclaimer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. #MN70-6

Beware of fraudulent job postings. ArchKey Solutions only communicates through official channels. All official communication will come from an @archkey.com email address and we will never ask for financial information, payments, or personal details outside of the standard hiring process. To confirm the legitimacy of a job, visit our careers page or reach out to a member of our Talent Acquisition team.