Assistant Project Manager - Irby Construction Company

About Us:

Irby Construction Company has been building infrastructure for the power industry for more than 75 years. Our business values and performance-driven mindset guide our actions. Our approach to work starts with safety, puts people first, seeks to innovate, and promises to perform.

Irby is proud of its inclusive work environment, family-oriented culture, excellent benefits, and clear pathways for career growth. We strive to provide every employee with clear expectations and opportunities for advancement. What’s more, Irby has long long-valued tenure. In fact, many of our executive leaders started with Irby early in their careers and in the field.

When you join our team, you join an established firm, with a culture centered around its people. Teamwork is how we work. There is no other way. Pride is ever-present inside our offices and the bond of brotherhood runs strong among our crews. 

Irby Construction is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Quanta Services. That means team Irby gets the benefits of the company culture we’re known for along with the stability and resources of a Fortune 500 organization. (NYSE: PWR). 

Build your career at Irby Construction.

About this Role:

An Assistant Project Manager at Irby Construction Company is responsible for assisting with overall project planning and scheduling, resource allocation, project accounting and controls, and providing technical direction and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. The responsibilities for this role span a broad spectrum, covering all the areas of project management; project planning, contract administration, and cost, time, quality, and safety management while ensuring the project is completed on time and within budget.

What You'll Do:

• Assist with overseeing the construction project from start to finish.
• Play a key role in project planning, managing project budgets, and identification of resources needed.
• Involved in all meetings, including but not limited to pre-construction, weekly customer, close out, and lessons learned meetings.
• Ensures that construction activities move according to schedule. Work directly with PM/Superintendent/General Foreman to establish baseline schedules.
• Develops daily work plans, makes revisions as/when needed, and assembles any change requests.
• Tracks project costs, billings, and schedules.
• Evaluate cost versus profit.
• Understands and facilitates all safety and compliance requirements and schedules necessary/required training prior to start of project. Oversees the reporting and corrective action for safety incidents and ensures strict adherence to proper procedures.
• Maintains proper administration for employee time tracking. Reviews for accuracy before submitting.
• Maintains processes for tool allocation, inventory, and repairs.
• Closely monitors and tracks all equipment usage including rental, owned, and truck use.

What You'll Bring:

• Communicate effectively with the Superintendents responsible for completing various phases of the project.
• Electrical background preferred.
• Primavera P6 experience preferred.
• Microsoft Excel experience.
• Reliable, customer-oriented, and willing to be a part of a construction team.
• Ability to effectively solve problems and conflicts.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and provide leadership in the execution of complex construction projects and organize a team effort.
• Ability to delegate and manage multiple operations effectively.
• Ability to assess the operational effectiveness of contractors.
• Ability to analyze and interpret technical materials accurately and effectively.
• Effective in making objective decisions.
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate analytical skills.
• Effective time management and logical decision-making ability.
• Willingness to travel extensively across the construction sites.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• Demonstrated ability in managing employees.

What You'll Get:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K

Equal Opportunity Employer:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.