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Assistant Project Manager - Network

WALKER ENGINEERING, INC.

  • Irving, TX
  • 4 days ago

    Highlights

    Learn project management methods and strategies, and become familiar with company systems, while performing various administrative assignments in support of a designated project or group of projects. Employment is contingent upon satisfying all jobsite-specific access requirements, with no outstanding restrictions from any jobsite or from working with any of Walker's partnering General Contractors, Owners, Customers, etc.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationIrving, TX
    IndustryEngineering Services
    Company Size1,000 to 1,499 employees
    Year Founded1981
    Websitehttp://www.walkertx.com/

    Description

    Learn project management methods and strategies, and become familiar with company systems, while performing various administrative assignments in support of a designated project or group of projects. With supervisory direction, establish goals and accomplish assigned tasks within prescribed time frames and financial parameters.

    Project Manager Duties Include:

    • Participate in construction document analysis to develop clear and consistent interpretations.
    • Become familiar with the materials, equipment, and components of the technical systems installed by Walker.
    • Advise project management of potential problems, work interferences, schedule difficulties, and the like, as it relates to assigned duties. Learn how Walker can circumvent and/or resolve such problems.
    • Compose and edit letters, memos, reports, and procedures as directed.
    • Process day-to-day administrative items (i.e., expense reports, supply requisitions, RFI's, submittals, shop drawings, procurement, quantity take-offs, etc.) per supervisor's direction.
    • Prepare special reports, studies, and statistical analysis per supervisor's request. May require research, development and/or interpretation of data with little supervision or instruction.
    • Learn how to interpret project schedules, anticipate manpower requirements and measure subcontractor performance.
    • Assist with the research and preparation of field change requests to resolve design issues.
    • Participate in the continuous updating and accurate generation of as-built documents.
    • Attend project coordination and owner/contractor/architect/engineer meetings as directed.
    • Assume a proactive approach to career development. Utilize available resources within Walker as well as request alternative instruction to learn how to become a successful project manager.
    • Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction.

    Travel Requirements: 0 - 25% (may vary significantly among individuals in this position)

    Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience:

    • Minimum 4+ years of applicable construction field leadership or APM experience.
    • Low voltage construction experience a plus (structured cabling, AV, or security).
    • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
    • Outstanding organizational skills
    • Excellent MS Office skills and ability/desire to learn new software systems
    • Must obtain OSHA-30 certification within six (6) months from date of hire
    • Must be courteous, professional, diplomatic, and highly motivated
    • Employment is contingent upon satisfying all jobsite-specific access requirements, with no outstanding restrictions from any jobsite or from working with any of Walker's partnering General Contractors, Owners, Customers, etc.

    Education and Qualifications

    • High School Diploma
    • Minimum 4+ years of applicable construction field leadership or APM experience.
    • BICSI Certifications of any kind are accepted and encouraged for this position.

    About Company

    In 1981, Walker Engineering, Inc was formed in Dallas, Texas. The company started with only three employees, and during the last 30 years we have transformed into one of the largest and most qualified electrical construction companies in Texas with offices in Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio.

    Walker Engineering has a solid reputation in the industry that is based on 30+ years of delivering top notch electrical work for a fair and competitive price. Our reputation in the industry has created many long-term relationships with customers and has enabled us to assemble a group of more than 1,200 dedicated employees who are committed to the company’s success. We have a presence in every major market in the State of Texas and our customer first mentality has allowed us to thrive in both good and bad economic times.

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