Project Assistant Jobs in Tennessee

SES Electrical LLC is expanding its workforce and is seeking an Assistant Project Manager. We are committed to fostering a work environment that offers long-term stability and growth. We value our employees and are dedicated to supporting their success throughout their career with us. With a strong track record of consistent growth, we provide a secure and dependable workplace for those looking for a lasting career.

The Assistant Project Manager is responsible for assisting Project Managers in coordinating the activities of a project to ensure cost, schedule, document control and quality standards are met. Under the direction of the Project Manager, the Assistant Project Manager is expected to take on any/all tasks in the quest to learn all he/she can about construction.

SES Electrical LLC offers a great benefits package complete with medical, dental, and vision insurance, health savings account health reimbursement account, flexible spending account, employer paid life and disability, 401(k) matching, and paid time off along with other essential benefits.

This position will report to our office location in Knoxville, TN.
The salary range for this role is $90,000 - $120,000 annually

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
The essential duties and responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties, but not all duties performed for this position. Other duties may be assigned.

• Developing and updating work plans
• Assist with project budgets, scheduling and submittal processing
• Assist the Project Manager in all phases and aspects of the project
• Develop thorough understanding of the project [drawings + specifications]
• Review owner contract and become familiar with terms and conditions
• Provide support to the field staff
• Assist with development and maintenance of project schedule
• Identifying and assisting in resolution of scope conflicts as necessary
• Preparation of materials for client, internal, and subcontractor meetings
• Developing project plans and documentation including work plans, safety plans, quality control plans, construction submittals, schedules, base access, etc.
• Assistance with subcontractor outreach and bid preparation

Minimum Qualifications:
To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• 3-5 years’ experience preferred in the construction industry
• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in engineering, construction, or a related field a plus
• Experience working with the Defense Health Agency (DHA) is preferred
• Experience in healthcare alteration and construction projects
• Familiarity with Infection Control Risk Assessments and related controls
• Familiarity with Interim Life Safety Measures and planning
• Must be familiar with industry standards and practices
• The candidate should possess basic Word, Excel, and Microsoft Outlook skills
• RMS and/or eCMS experience preferred
• Experience with ProCore project management software
• Primavera P6 experience desirable
• ASHE HCC certification, USACE QCM, and EM385-1-1 training are preferred but not required
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to work directly with our clients and subcontractors and present themselves professionally
• As a condition of employment, you may be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and have acceptable references and background check results.

Additional Qualifying Factors:
As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening (post accepted offer) and have acceptable background check results. If applicable to the contract, you must also obtain the appropriate clearance levels required and be able to obtain access to military installations.

Necessary Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employees must always maintain a constant state of mental alertness and situational awareness. Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking, or standing for prolonged periods of time. Majority of time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about. Work is mostly performed from a sedentary posture. The employee is regularly required to hear, talk, sit, and use hands and fingers to operate a mouse, keyboard, and phone. The employee may be occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and lift, handle, or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust vision.

Working Conditions
Job is performed in a combination of office and outdoor site locations. The office setting includes exposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of a computer, keyboard, and mouse. Outdoor settings include walking, driving, and carrying supplies throughout all seasons with exposure to heat and cold conditions, and potentially wildlife. Is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and loud noise.

About Bristol Bay Construction Holdings LLC:
SES Electrical LLC, a subsidiary of Bristol Bay Construction Holdings LLC (BBCH) is a holding company of Bristol Bay Native Corporation, an Alaska Native Corporation. The BBCH family of companies include 8(a), small, and large businesses operating under the Aerostar, CCI, CSI, Herman, and SES brands. The vision of BBCH is to be best value companies and employers of choice, recognized for our dedication to our unity of purpose, values, employees, clients, and shareholders. For three decades, our best-value companies have provided federal and commercial clients with superior quality and cost-effective, innovative, and sustainable solutions for general construction, restoration services, civil works, fuels systems, environmental services, professional services, and facility support services.

BBCH gives hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to BBCH shareholders, shareholder descendants, and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.

We are an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, or gender identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. We are a drug-free workplace.