Des Moines, IA, 50381, USA
24 days ago
Project Manager
Job Description Summary/Objective The primary objective of this position is to propose the correct equipment for each electrical application as required for the water and wastewater industry. Day-to-day activity will consist of electrical equipment selections, reviewing plans and specifications, preparing cost estimates, quotes, and take-offs. These will be achieved by gathering and creating proposals, scopes, drawings/plans, specifications, and related documents. In addition, you are to be a liaison with customers and create a positive relationship with each customer and respond to their requests/needs in a timely manner. You will be required to work effectively and accurately, often under pressure, and to set (and change) priorities based upon workload and deadlines. Desired Skills: • Internet-based research skills. • Proficient and well versed with Microsoft Office, PDF Platforms, CAD Software (this is a bonus), and other day to day computer skills. • Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with customers, engineers, contractors and fellow staff. • Analyze and understand blueprints, plans and specifications. • Identify pertinent mechanical equipment, instruments, and processes. • Electrically & Mechanically inclined, trained and skilled. • Conflict and discrepancy resolution seeker / problem solving skills. • Reporting, & strategic planning given each respective task at hand. • Attention to detail. Desired Abilities: • Effectively manage a variety of projects/assignments/tasks (Multi-tasking ability). • Keep organized and prioritize a variety of projects/assignments - Includes setting and changing priorities on an as-needed basis. • Possess a demonstrated ability to be productive and accurate under pressure and a wide array of circumstances. • Maintain a productive work pace with little or no direct supervision; Self-proficient, driven to get the job/task done without always relying on others. • Participate in a cooperative, collaborative and team structured work environment. • Use Microsoft Excel to estimate and preparing project take-offs; possesses the ability to adapt to future software improvements. • Receptive and adaptive to change / innovation. • Organized workspace & shared documentation. • Resourceful & driven to utilize the tools available to you with the drive & desire to improve and respectfully challenge the Status Quo process of day to day activity. • Email etiquette. Desired Knowledge: • Provide effective work from a setting that is removed from a job site. • Ability to adapt to multiple personalities, situations, and circumstances. • Customer service. • Computer skills (CAD software and programming are a plus). • Plan and specification review. • Self-development. • General sense for estimating, budgeting, and quoting. • The ability to retain and retrieve information – having a good memory is a major plus. • Water & Wastewater controls background including but not limited to PLC’s, Programming, Troubleshooting, VFD’s, and process instrumentation (this is a plus). Desired Experience: • Estimating, Inside Sales, Electrical Background, Customer Service, Trouble Shooting, and or Project Management. • Work experience in a related field. • Understanding of construction processes. • Proficiency in MS Office. Desired Education: • Trade School – Mechanical or Electrical. • Associates Degree in a related field of Accounting, Applied Science, or Engineering. • Bachelor's Degree in a related field of Construction Management, Industrial Technology, Agriculture Systems Technology, Engineering, Manufacturing, Accounting, Business Management, or related. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. This is not a remote position. **Pay Details:** $28.00 to $32.00 per hour Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.adecco.com/en-us/candidate-privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records subject to federal contractor requirements and/or security clearance requirements.
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