07/24/2024
Lenny Hoffman Excavating, Inc. is an excavation underground utility company based in McHenry, Illinois, that has been in business for 77+ years. We are looking to add an assistant project manager / project accountant to our growing team. The qualified candidate will have the ability to compare quantity takeoffs to work completed for commercial excavation and underground utility projects. Analyze project costs and anticipate productivity for a variety of mass excavation and underground utility projects. The position will also be responsible for collecting subcontractor and supplier pricing and negotiating those pricings and contracts. The project management side of the job will entail interacting directly with the contracting party, prepare and transmit change orders, time & material reports, manage, and evaluate project budgets and assist in the planning and organizing field activities in accordance with project specifications and contracts. The Assistant Project Manager will also oversee the agreement on quantities with field personnel, engineers and/or owners for billing purposes.
In order to succeed in this entry level position, the candidate must be organized and have excellent time management skills. There is exponential room for growth within our company.
Responsibilities
Manage all project documentation for assigned projects
Prepare project schedule and manage deadlines
Assist with estimation and bidding process -knowledge of take offs would be advantageous
Effectively communicate project progress to Project Manager
Qualifications
5 Years experience in heavy highway or commercial construction including site utilities and municipal reconstruction
3 Years experience in an administrative role for the heavy highway / mass earthwork / commercial excavation and underground utilities
Strong ability to take charge and meet tight deadlines will ensure success in this multi-faceted position
Experience in HCSS (Heavy Bid/Heavy Job)
Experience in Agtek
Experience with IDOT forms
Abundance of knowledge in comprehensive and intricate Excel spreadsheets
Experience with electronic and hard copy filing systems
Microsoft Outlook/ Planner / Teams experience is required
Strong organizational skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
THIS IS NOT A REMOTE POSITION, and never will be