Assistant Project Manager

Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI) is a leading power engineering consultant firm that provides engineering, system planning and studies, technical consultation, project management, surveying, environmental planning, commissioning/testing and construction services to electric utilities, energy developers and industrials throughout the U.S. Our experience includes system voltages from 4.16 kV through 765 kV.

ECI has an opening for an assistant project manager in Billings, MT. This position requires a basic understanding of contracts, change orders, invoicing, project work scopes, purchase orders and general engineering documents (Company specific On-The-Job-Training for these items will be provided). The successful applicant will provide assistance and technical support to multiple project managers and other office staff.

Duties for the consideration of entry level include: Coordinating and executing daily administrative tasks; document control, handling and filing, assembly of engineering documents, preparation of meeting agendas, meeting minutes, project reports, document tracking logs and purchase orders, invoicing, cost control. Additional duties include quality control documentation, safety documentation, processing and distributing project related documents, supporting client relations, and supporting project financial controls.

Duties for the consideration of intermediate level include mastering the entry level tasks and: Assisting the project manager in the execution of the management plan for assigned projects; helping coordinate and manage the project from inception to completion; carrying out daily operational tasks in an effective and timely manner; facilitating communications between office staff; tracking and directly reporting project status updates to project manager(s); organizing, filing, and maintaining all current project documents; entering information into and managing the digital project databases; assisting in ensuring compliance with necessary project specifications; helping create, manage, and maintain the project budget; helping create a project schedule and ensure the project adheres to the timeline and meets the goals of the client; consulting with and gathering information from technicians, engineers, contractors, etc.; assisting in creating and tracking bids and proposals; tracking change orders and updating clients on status.

Minimum Requirements: High school diploma plus 2 years training beyond high school and 2 years of direct work experience or a bachelors degree in Business or related field (preferred); excellent organizational skills; strong written and verbal communication skills; working knowledge of a variety of computer applications including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Access), Vantagepoint ERP software knowledge a bonus; occasional travel may be required, therefore, the successful applicant will be subject to ECI's auto insurance carrier requirements. The successful applicant may be subject to client-mandated drug and background checking. Applicants must not require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status) now or in the future.

Salary commensurate with experience and education. Benefits include the following:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k), profit sharing and employee stock ownership plan
• Paid vacation, personal days and holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Continued professional education reimbursement
  
  

ECI employs over 800 engineers, designers, project managers, surveyors, right-of-way agents, environmental planners, construction professionals and support staff in 20+ engineering offices across the U.S. ECI has over 35 years of experience in the planning, engineering and construction of a wide range of power delivery projects including substations, transmission lines, energy storage facilities, distribution systems, communication systems and industrial electrical facilities. Visit our website at www.eciusa.com.

An Equal Opportunity Employer