Comtel Technology Systems, Inc.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Title:
Assistant Project Manager
Status: Exempt
Salary: $50,000. - $65,000.00 / year
Type:
Full Time Position
Direct Supervisor: Operations Manager
General Job Description
Under the direct supervision of the Operations Manager, the Assistant Project Manager works alongside the
Project Management Team as a direct support mechanism for the day-today processes related to the
management of new and ongoing systems projects.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
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Preparation of spreadsheets, documents, and specialized management reports.
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Completion of take-offs and estimates
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Pre-bid site walks and surveys
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Site visits to evaluate site readiness for Comtel labor resources.
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Site coordination for the delivery of materials and equipment to project sites, in support of installation
crews
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Direct management of smaller projects, as assigned.
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Creation and management of project punch lists
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Processing, filing, organization, and follow up to project related documentation, both hard copy and
electronic.
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Assist in the processing of project closeouts, including update to pertinent closeout summaries and
warranty tracking databases.
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Follow-up to outstanding contracts, change orders, RFI’s, submittal packages, and other related contract
documentation.
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Follow-up and expedite material orders in order to ensure the timely receipt of materials in order to meet
related project milestones.
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Assistance with the completion and processing of project submittal packages and closeout, as needed.
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Completion of daily scheduling, including archival of the daily schedule, and ongoing updates to the
Master Schedule.
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Assist in the project billing process, including the completion and submission of appropriate billing forms
and schedules of values (SOV’s) as required.
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Update and maintain training records and associate filing.
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Meeting notes.
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Construction of project schedules, using Microsoft Project and Microsoft Excel.
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Coordination and scheduling of internal meetings, as need in support of the Project Management Team.
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Coordination with customer for scheduling of work.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of:
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Business and project cost accounting principles and associate practices, such as project billings, schedule
of values, etc.
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Project management and general engineering principles, methods, tools, and practices for planning,
installing and testing of Low Voltage Systems
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Server/PC hardware and operating systems.
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Network architecture, hardware, communication protocols, and transmission technologies
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General building construction and associated trade sequencing required for the construction process.
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Modern Low Voltage Systems, such Access Control, CCTV, Nurse Call, Public Address and
Communication Systems.
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National/California Building & Electrical codes and standards
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Office software applications, including Word, Excel, Project, and Outlook
Ability to:
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Manage and prioritizing competing demands, in order to meet specific establish deadlines and due dates.
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Read and understand electrical schematics, blueprints and construction documents.
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Read and understand projects cost accounting reports and data.
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Learn and apply company policies, procedures, and standards
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Apply applicable laws and regulatory codes associated with the implementation of Low Voltage Systems
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Prepare accurate cost estimates and budgets
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Prepare effective survey reports with findings and recommendations
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Use a computer and surveying equipment.
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Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
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Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Training:
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Industry experience desirable but not required
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An Electronic/Electrical Engineering/ and/or Construction Management degree from an accredited
college or university or equivalent
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Certifications a plus: Microsoft, Cisco, VoIP/SIP, Autodesk, Card Access & CCTV desirable but not
required.
General Compensation / Benefits:
The Assistant Project Manager is an entry-level position; therefore, compensation will depend on experience.
Current benefits for the position of Assistant Project Manager are as follows:
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Medical Insurance
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Dental Insurance
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401K Retirement Plan
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Optical/Visual Insurance
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Paid Vacation – Two (2) weeks after one (1) year of continuous service and three (3) weeks after five (5)
years of continuous service
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Paid Holidays Ten (10) paid Holidays per year
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Educational Reimbursement Program
Interested candidates can email resumes to humanresources@comtelsys.com