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Assistant Project Manager 2

Role overview

Summary

The Assistant Project Manager role at Baer Manufacturing supports project management for prefabrication construction projects across various sectors. You will assist in project administration and coordination, ensuring that projects align with objectives and timelines while maintaining communication between departments and subcontractors.

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of experience in project management or a related role within the electrical contracting industry.
  • Ability to understand design/build requirements and the scope of the contract documents for prefabrication work.
  • Knowledge of materials, methods, and tools involved in the construction industry.
  • Effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
  • Preferred: High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s or Associate's degree in electrical engineering, construction management, or a related field

Responsibilities

  • Assist in estimating, project administration, planning, scheduling, and reporting for prefabrication construction projects.
  • Track project progress and provide regular updates to the project manager and stakeholders.
  • Coordinate with production managers and subcontractors to ensure alignment with project objectives.
  • Facilitate communication between departments to ensure all teams involved are aligned.

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Scheduling
  • Communication
  • Strategic Planning
  • Teamwork
  • Problem Solving
  • Time Management

About the company

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Hunt Electric Corporation

  • Construction
  • Large
  • 1,001–5,000
Hunt Electric is a national electrical design, build, and maintenance firm based in Bloomington, MN. Our mission? To be the most reputable and sought-after partner in the industry. It was true when we opened our doors in 1965, and it's just as true today. We deliver full-service solutions backed by the expertise of over 200 office personnel and 1,400 electricians nationwide. You’ll find us in major healthcare facilities, complex data centers, out in the solar field, and on iconic job sites of every scope and size. Hunt Electric has positioned itself as an industry leader in the most innovative, high quality and cost-effective electrical design build efforts. Our commitment to cost saving techniques, stringent safety practices, accuracy in estimating and the implementation of new technologies makes us a unique and powerful electrical contracting company. Our vast pool of experience, resources and affiliations puts your project in the most capable hands in the industry.

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Job description

Job Description Summary

The Baer Assistant Project Manager position will assist in estimating, project administration, planning, scheduling, and reporting for small to large sized prefabrication construction projects. Baer Manufacturing does work nationally on Commercial, Health Care, Data Center, and Light Industrial projects. This Assistant Project Manager will manage a variety of projects with a focus on the projects that touch multiple work cells or projects that have subcontractors. This position will also assist in tracking the budgets and schedules on the large projects that are flowing through the building, as well as giving feedback to the estimating team.



Job Description:

Role & Responsibilities

  • Act as a reliable support system for the project manager, handling delegated tasks and ensuring seamless project execution.
  • Assist in maintaining and updating project files, correspondence, schedules, and reports to ensure compliance with contracts and organizational policies.
  • Track project progress and provide regular updates to the project manager and stakeholders.
  • Coordinate with production managers and subcontractors to ensure alignment with project objectives.
  • Help track resource availability and project deadlines, ensuring efficient use of labor and materials.
  • Coordinate the preparation and distribution of project deliverables to ensure timely completion.
  • Facilitate communication between departments, ensuring all teams involved in purchasing, production, and installation are aligned.
  • Assist in maintaining strong relationships with subcontractors and ensuring their compliance with Baer Manufacturing’s contracts and policies.
  • Work with the project manager to address challenges related to resource allocation, scheduling conflicts, or team dynamics.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

  • 3-5 years of experience in project management or a related role within the electrical contracting industry.
  • High School Diploma are equivalent required; Bachelor’s or Associate's degree in electrical engineering, construction management, or a related field is preferred.
  • Ability to understand design/build requirements as well as the scope of the contract documents issued for the prefabrication work to be performed.
  • Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction industry.
  • Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques, production methods, and the coordination of manpower and resources.
  • Ability to develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish the work.
  • Effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to train, delegate, and coordinate work of other team members.


Physical Requirements

  • This position operates at an industrial job site and is exposed to moving mechanical parts, vibration, and noise, possibly requiring closed toed shoes, as well as occasional use of a hard hat and eye protection.
  • This position also operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, filing cabinets, photocopiers.
  • Employees are frequently required to sit, and occasionally required to kneel, reach, stoop, crouch or crawl.
  • This position requires the ability to lift files, open file cabinets, and bend or stand as necessary.
  • This position may occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. 




Why Hunt Electric?

Hunt Electric is a 100% employee-owned company with over 60 years of stability, momentum, and exciting growth ahead—our future is bright! We’re proud of our people-first culture, where every decision starts with, “How will this impact our people?” We put safety first, believe we’re better together, and bring the energy of a growing company with the foundation of a business that’s been trusted for decades.


  • 100% Paid Premiums: Medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums are 100% employer-paid for you and your family. Plus, a cash benefit if you opt out.
  • Three Pillars of Retirement: We are proud to offer three modes of retirement to ensure you are well-positioned for the future: a 401(k) match, profit sharing, and an ESOP that makes you an employee-owner.
  • Annual Discretionary Bonus: Employees enjoy an annual discretionary bonus based on company performance and individual contributions.
  • Work-Life Balance: 3+ weeks PTO to start, paid holidays, sick time, and flexible hybrid schedules for many positions.
  • Growth & Community: Internal learning and development, multiple Employee Resource Groups, family-friendly work events, and a deep commitment to community volunteering.

Pay Range:

$76,800.00 - $102,400.00


Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only. In addition to base compensation, Hunt Electric offers a robust benefits plan. See below for additional details or visit our website at Hunt Electric Careers.




Learn more about our benefits and culture: https://www.huntelec.com/employment/. 


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Hunt Electric Corporation and affiliates are equal opportunity employers and afford equal opportunity to all qualified applicants for consideration in all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.

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