Assistant Manager, Projects (Plano)

Project Assistant Manager

OWL Services is a premier sales, installation, program management, and service provider to retail, commercial, fleet, aviation and marine, and emergency power generation companies across the U.S. With 33 offices and distribution centers and more than 1,400 field service professionals, OWL delivers on a service platform that includes construction, compliance and testing, maintenance and repair, modernization and re-imaging, and EV charging solutions to keep businesses and people moving 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

OWL Services' companies have received numerous awards over the years for exemplary customer service. Most recently it was the recipient of EVgo's Deployment Excellence Award in its first-ever class of awardees in the National EV Charging Recognition Program.

We are seeking a skilled and dynamic Project Assistant Manager to join our team. The Project Assistant Manager is responsible for assisting the project manager in various ways such as planning, coordination, and monitoring. This is an opportunity for a long-term position and to join a growing company.

Responsibilities

• Assists a project manager in planning the work schedule and coordinating project activities to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget.
• Processes day-to-day administrative items (i.e., submittals, material requisitions, requests for information, applications for payment, etc.) under the direction of the Project Manager.
• Assists in and learn how to prepare special reports, studies and statistical analysis requiring research, development and / or interpretation of data that is validated by the working supervisor. Compiles project-close out documentation.
• Becomes exposed to project estimates and is shown how the estimate breakout is processed into the job cost system. Assists estimators in cost review proposals for new projects. Learns material takeoff, estimating and pricing procedures for changes to work scope as well as for new project estimating.
• Coordinates distribution and retrieval of information to and from the project manager, general contractor, suppliers, and vendors.
• Drafts and / or edits letters, memos, reports, and procedures as required for review by a Project Manager.
• Help create strategies to improve in field productivity and efficiency.
• Communicate all project issues to the Project Manager in a timely manner.
• Works closely with the Project Manager and Superintendent on change orders in Sage system.
• Works closely with the Project Manager and Superintendent on equipment rentals / returns, and material purchases in KOJO.
• Uses verbal and written skills effectively to ensure that information is successfully shared throughout the organization.

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OWL Services is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.