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Expanse Electrical Co. · 1 month ago

Assistant Project Manager/Project Engineer

Houston, Texas, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

7+ years exp

Expanse Electrical Co. is seeking an Assistant Project Manager/Project Engineer to support the Project Management Team in various aspects of project execution. The role involves managing contracts, coordinating resources, tracking budgets, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards while maintaining client relationships.

ConstructionElectrical DistributionMechanical Engineering

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Review and comprehend contracts, technical documents, and client requirements; work with Project Management Team to ensure all contract deliverables and scope items are fulfilled

Assist the Project Management Team to help coordinate manpower, equipment, tools, and project logistics

Identify, track, and manage change orders; collaborate with stakeholders to ensure timely submission and resolution

Work with Project Manager to monitor costs, track budget variances, and track expenses as needed

Review KPIs and data from the OMS Document Matrix (e.g., cost-to-complete forms, weekly production trackers) to assess schedule and budget health

Ensure submission of Daily Construction Reports (DCR) and other forms listed in the OMS Document Matrix on time

Verify accuracy of entries for labor hours, quantities installed, and productivity

Facilitate Project Specific Metrics Review with the project team to review project performance

Proactively work with the project team to identify and mitigate risks (e.g., logistics, material delays, weather impacts) and update risk registers or related forms required under the OMS

Collaborate with estimating, engineering, and project management teams to create and manage Level 3 or 4 schedules per project requirements

Ensure all superintendents produce rolling three-week lookahead schedules; confirm they are communicated to the team and client

Incorporate schedule revisions arising from scope or design changes into the master schedule, ensuring that all affected parties are informed

Enforce adherence to OMS procedures, including document control, work processes, and record-keeping

Along with the Project Manager, disseminate directives from senior management and confirm their proper implementation at each site

Encourage feedback from superintendents and field personnel to enhance methods, reduce waste, and streamline workflows

Establish and maintain professional relationships with client representatives, site supervisors, inspectors, and stakeholders

Provide regular project updates, facilitate client meetings, and promptly address client inquiries or concerns

Collaborate with procurement to monitor Bill of Materials (BOM), requisitions, and deliveries, ensuring all items arrive per project needs

Use documentation protocols (as defined in the OMS Document Matrix) to track requisitions

Review, track and distribute Purchase Orders for suppliers, subcontractors, and rentals

Confirm that inspection forms, test records, and associated QA/QC documents are accurate, complete, and filed per the OMS Document Matrix. Ensure all relevant project documentation is sent to the client

Assist the project management team to identify, document, and resolve any deviations from project specs. Collaborate with site teams to develop preventive measures and maintain a consistent standard of quality

Encourage BBS principles and reporting during PSMRs

Work with Project Management Team to ensure site personnel are complying with any site-specific training requirements

Participate in safety meetings and management engagements

Ensure all relevant project documents (e.g., RFI logs, schedule updates, ECR—Engineering Change Requests) are maintained according to the Matrix

Track deliverables, submittals, and completions using the references and codes provided in the OMS Document Matrix, making sure the correct forms are filled out by the designated responsible party

Qualification

Substation constructionHigh-voltage projectsProject managementScheduling toolsCost forecastingClient relationshipRisk managementContinuous improvementSafety complianceCommunication