Assistant Materials Project Manager

Terracon•Fort Lauderdale, FL

About The Position

Manages all aspects of a materials engineering project, or an assigned project phase, to support safe completion on time and within scope and budget. Under direct supervision, implements an established project plan, monitors progress and performance, and identifies, resolves, or escalates operational problems to minimize delays. The role may involve resource management, scheduling, budgets and forecasts, and coordination with vendors, subcontractors, and contractors. The position coordinates project staff and outside contractors, estimates and monitors the costs, resources, and time required, and communicates project status through meetings and reports. It may include client communication and delivery of contracted work products, invoice approval, change orders, and collections. The Assistant Materials Project Manager coordinates with APRs to provide appropriate oversight and review at critical project junctures, while promoting safety, risk awareness, and continuous quality monitoring.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline practiced by the Firm, such as Engineering, Environmental Science, or Geology, and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 6 years of related experience.
A valid driver’s license with an acceptable violation history may be required.

Responsibilities

Manage a small project or one phase of a large project under direct supervision, implementing an established project plan.
Monitor project progress and performance against the plan; identify, resolve, or escalate operational problems and minimize delays.
Lead safety efforts, prepare and comply with approved safety plans, promote pre-task planning, and model a safe work environment.
Analyze project requirements, perform calculations, write reports, and complete project deliverables.
Coordinate outside contractors and integrate their work into the project, ensuring satisfactory service standards.
Estimate project-phase costs, resources, and time; monitor activities, allocate resources, and assign tasks to meet targets.
Conduct project meetings and prepare regular reports communicating project status within and beyond the project team.
Set priorities and coordinate project staff to meet project targets and milestones.
Submit project deliverables to the client in accordance with contract scope and schedule, and deliver work within the approved budget.
Coordinate with APRs to ensure appropriate oversight and adequate review time at critical junctures; engage APRs at project onset.
Develop awareness of project-related risks, how to protect the Company, and applicable company risk policies.
Promote continuous quality monitoring and improvement, and monitor quality standards and practices.
May communicate with clients, approve invoices, prepare change orders, and support collections.