Electrical Assistant Project Manager

Since its foundation in 1986, Thompson Construction Group, Inc. has grown from a small, local company into one of the largest privately held companies based in South Carolina. Our diverse services portfolio includes capital projects, power services, maintenance services, disaster recovery, hydro consulting and commercial construction. We believe in investing in our employees to help them reach their professional goals, as well as their personal goals. Thompson promotes a work environment that fosters learning, leadership, and development along with a safety culture that never waivers. Thompson is headquartered in Sumter, South Carolina with offices spanning the United States, primarily southeast and central United States.

Position Description

Thompson seeks to hire an Assistant Project Manager within our Regional Capital Projects Group. This role will support projects in the Low Country and Midlands areas of the state. In this role, you will need to estimate, plan, direct, and coordinate activities of designated projects to ensure that goals or objectives of project are accomplished within prescribed time and budget parameters.

Job Responsibilities

• Reviews project proposal or plans to determine estimate, schedule, budget limitations, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of project.
• Establishes work plan and staffing for each phase of project, and arranges for recruitment or assignment of project personnel or subcontractors.
• Directs and coordinates activities of project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget.
• Prepares status reports on project and provides monthly updates to Project Manager.
• Confers with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems.
• Responsible for execution of project as designed and submits change orders for any adjustments to the plan as necessary
• Oversees safety compliance and performance. Ensures immediate corrective actions are taken if necessary
• Participates in the evaluation of the Site Superintends performance in their effectiveness in implementing and enforcing management values
• Responsible for customer’s satisfaction with Thompson services
• Monitors and guides the on-site staff with regard to the following issues: Reports
• Billings
• Financials
• Personnel issues
• Acts as a liaison between on-site group and Project Manager
  
  

Job Qualifications

• 3-5 years minimum experience with electrical projects.
• Experience with electrical projects extremely helpful.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Written and oral communication skills.
• Self-directed with strong organizational skills, attention to details.
• Strong math and analytical skills in regard to cost and pricing.
• Ability to work effectively and ensure that we meet project deadlines.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships.
  
  

Other Requirements

• Willing to work overtime as required to meet deadlines.
• Candidate will be required to pass a criminal background check based on job location/requirements.
  
  

Benefits

• We strive to provide a competitive compensation and benefits package. This includes but is not limited to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), wellness programs and career development.
  
  

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.