ABOUT POWER:
Power Construction is consistently regarded as one of Chicago's largest and most respected General Contractors according to Crain's Chicago. But beyond that, you can find us on the golf course, competing in beach volleyball or softball in Grant Park, brewing beer, attending neighborhood festivals, giving back to the community, and spending time together during a range of company-sponsored events. Our culture is one of the reasons we’ve been selected by our employees as a top workplace year after year and it’s reflected in our current 91% employee retention rate.
We are builders. We crave being in the field and share an appetite for innovation. We believe that bringing diverse perspectives together helps foster stronger outcomes. We are driven to wow our clients and business partners, improve our processes, hire the right people, and help them grow.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Assist in project management and construction supervision efforts. Management and coordination of all submittal, cost control, scheduling, reporting, and document control activities at the job site during the construction period. Ensure client satisfaction is maintained.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Budget preliminary documents
- Distribute new or updated drawings and specifications
- Solicit bids/quotes
- Perform estimates and takeoffs
- Prepare and update project schedules as required
- Research drawing interpretations, problems, conflicts, interferences and errors
- Research, transmit and monitor RFI's
- Prepare a submittal log in accordance with the project schedule and specifications. Monitor and expedite submittals in accordance with the submittal log and project requirements. Follow through as required.
- Distribute, research, monitor, compile proposed Change Order (C.O.), Architects Supplemental Instruction (ASI), etc. Submit to Supervisor for approval. Update contract documents with C.O., ASI, etc.
- Maintain tracking system to expedite construction materials and equipment
- Maintain and update status reports as required
- Generate punch list
- Attend and document project meetings
- Oversee general correspondence as required
- Manage close out process. During course of project, aide in reviewing and verifying quantities and unit prices of subcontractor extra work orders.
- Perform additional assignments per Project Manager's or Superintendent's direction
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Four-year construction-related degree or equivalent combination of related experience and technical training (1-4 years)
- Working knowledge of construction equipment and techniques, drawings, and specifications, building materials and required standards applicable to discipline
- Knowledge of Construction Management Software
COMPENSATION DETAILS:
Salary Range: $65,000 - $100,000
Compensation for this role includes a base salary plus an annual discretionary bonus. Details on our benefits can be found on the Benefits tab within the Careers section of the website.
Skills Required
- Four-year construction-related degree or equivalent combination of related experience and technical training
- 1-4 years of related experience
- Working knowledge of construction equipment and techniques
- Working knowledge of construction drawings and specifications
- Knowledge of building materials and applicable standards
- Knowledge of construction management software
What We Do
Powercon Corporation is a Severn, Maryland-based manufacturer of electrical power-distribution equipment. Its product portfolio includes factory-built metal-clad switchgear, metal-enclosed interrupter switchgear, metal-enclosed bus systems, 5kV–38kV bus duct, integrated power distribution systems, and key interlock systems. The company serves the electrical industry by delivering engineered equipment designed to distribute, control, connect, and protect electrical power for industrial and infrastructure applications.
