PROJECT ASSISTANT
City, Light, & Power, Inc
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA
JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Administrative Management, Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Bid Packages, Blueprints, Budget Management, Budgeting, Change Management, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Construction, Construction Contracts, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Schedule, Contract Creation, Cost Control, Cost Estimates, Customer Relations, Develop and Maintain Customers, Documentation, English Language, Federal Contracts, Federal Government, Financial Reporting, Government Contracts, Incentive Programs, Logistics, Maintenance - Electrical, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft Project, Military, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Project Estimates, Project Tracking, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Safety/Work Safety, Security Clearance, Team Player, Technical/Engineering Design, Time Management, United States Citizen, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Location: Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), WA
City Light & Power (CLP) has built a reputation as an innovative, reliable, and responsive private Utility Development Leader. We support the federal government, military institutions, municipalities, and major utilities across the US, with financing, design, engineering, construction, and ongoing operations and maintenance for electrical transmission and distribution systems, as well as outdoor street, sport, and other recreational lighting.
We are growing our team at JBLM and seeking a Project Assistant to join us. The Project Assistant responsibilities include the administrative coordination and assistance with the completion of projects on time within budget and within scope. The Project Assistant will assist with all aspects of projects including monitor and summarize progress of project to ensure deliverables fall within the applicable scope and budget.
City Light & Power/CLP Engineering has been recognized by The Denver Post as one of the top workplaces for 2025!
Duties and Responsibilities:
Outage coordination requests
Dig permit marking and requests
Pole knockdown tracking and follow up
Coordinate project team personnel and resources
Enhance and maintain relationships with clients, designers, and consultants
Assist with updating reports regarding financial performance of the project
Attend project meetings, including progress, pre-construction, and pre-award
Follow site logistics plans, in coordination with the Project Manager or Installation Manager
Assist with creation of trade contracts and bid packages, as well as oversee procurement process
Assist with monitoring cost control and change management systems
Assist in setting-up QA/QC procedures and conduct quality inspections
Assist with communication and enforcement of corporate Safety and Health Management Program
Other duties as assigned.
*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Qualifications and Skills:
3-5 years of administrative project management experience required (construction or utility experience preferred)
Experience with CLP may be substituted for project management experience.
Ability to understanding blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to view time/cost/labor estimates for projects and services.
Computer knowledge and efficiency, including Microsoft Office Products.
Ability to follow construction schedules in Microsoft Project or similar program preferred.
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field is preferred.
Previous experience with federal government contracting or federal construction activities is a plus.
Must have excellent analytical, organizational, verbal, written, and communications skills.
Must be a team player and able to work with various partners from start to finish.
Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality at all times.
Ability to multitask and work on multiple projects at a time.
Work Authorization/Security Clearance:
You must be a US Citizen
You will be required to obtain Military Base Security Access Clearance
Compensation and Benefits:
Hourly pay range: $25.00 - $30.00 depending on experience plus eligible to participate in Short Term Incentive Plan.
CLP offers an excellent benefit package including health, dental, and life insurance, 401K, profit sharing, holidays, vacation, sick and personal time.
To learn more, visit our website at www.clpinc.com
We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/Disabled/Veterans. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
City Light & Power is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled.
We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here and the supplemental poster can be found here.
CLP ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact Human Resources at 720-305-0400.
CLP abides by Executive Order 13665. The Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision poster is available here.
To comply with federal law, CLP participates in E-Verify, an electronic program through which employers confirm the employment eligibility of their employees after hire. The E-Verify poster is available here.
CLP is a drug free workplace.
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