Assistant Project Manager at PPC PARTNERS in Madison, Wisconsin

Job Description:

This position is responsible for project management administrative support tasks and small project management for transmission and substation projects to ensure projects are completed on schedule and on budget.


RESPONSIBILITIES

• Safety/Hazard Recognition & Elimination:


• Pre-plan and identify the methods to eliminate hazards daily by work task.
  Execute skill in observing habits and hazards of others and bringing it to their attention.


• Uphold safety as the most important goal of our company. Support goal of achieving zero accidents.


• Promote and encourage open communication between field and office regarding all safety concerns, suggestions, improvements, and PPE needed.


• Obtain safety training as expected by all company personnel and as appropriate for current management level. Ensure all employees meet or exceed their required safety training (OSHA, First Aid, CPR, etc.).


• Partners with Safety dept. to investigate all accidents / "near misses" promptly and thoroughly, to ensure the incidents are communicated across the organization.
  Profitability:


• Manage billing & collections; bill customers monthly and as construction schedule allows. Manage billings for positive company cash flow. Track accounts receivable and manage late payments/past due accounts.


• Productivity: Facilitate constant process improvement in production and efficiency in our field labor. Implement prefab and other production improvement tools to consistently improve our labor production. Planning and Monitoring: Establish what is to be done a week-to-week basis, when, and by whom. Analyze and forecast factors that affect efficiency and results. Develop appropriate programs, strategies, schedules, and supervision.


• Develop safety and project pre-plans, review and approve crew time sheets and production, track financial performance, reserve and track bill of materials, initiate change orders, and engage in monthly financial project reviews.
  Share manpower, resources, and tools with all projects, departments, and branches as needed.