Assistant Project Manager III

Quanta Services•Linden, NJ

14d•$100,000 - $130,000

About The Position

The Assistant Project Manager III (APM III) at Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group (QISG) will assist/support the Project Manager (PM) on project tasks as assigned, follow-up on deliverables, and review with the PM. This position will be responsible for the coordination of engineering, estimating, project controls, client presentations, procurement, and construction activities during the development and execution phase(s) of the project. Work assignments may include supporting multiple projects concurrently. While not otherwise involved in project-specific work, the APM III will support other project and proposal efforts, or may work with, or do rotations with the various operational support groups.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Construction Science/Management, Engineering, or equivalent field; equivalent work experience, or combination of work and education, may be substituted
4+ years of construction project experience, including mechanical work and multiple aspects of construction planning and management including, but not limited to engineering, estimating, bidding, preparing, and administering purchase orders and subcontracts, scheduling, cost control, document control, etc.
Self-starter
Ability to work well independently, as well as part of a team
Strong problem evaluation/solving skills
Understanding of the project design process for projects
Understanding of integrated EPC process
Understanding of construction means and methods
Ability to interact effectively and professionally with other team members
Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office)
Strong organizational and time management skills
Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
Familiarity with estimating, scheduling, and project management software and processes

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in EPC/design build as well as the Power Delivery (substation, transmission & distribution) industry

Responsibilities

Coordinates engineering, estimating, project controls, procurement, and construction activities during the development and execution phase(s) of the project
Assists PM in the development of the initial project schedule in conjunction with engineering, estimating, project controls, procurement, and construction management personnel
Participates in value engineering and constructability reviews
Works with procurement to develop subcontractor and vendor scopes of work and schedules exhibits to the contracts for review by PM before processing
Works with the appropriate Safety personnel on all safety-related issues, including but not limited to, development and implementation of the project-specific safety plan, reporting of incidents, and supporting the investigation of incidents
Assists the PM with project schedule and helps prepare monthly project review reports for the project management team and Senior Management
Supports project by conducting financial reviews and closeouts on a monthly basis
Assists with RFI submittals utilizing QISG’s document management system
Provides feedback to improve Quality of all technical, commercial, and administrative deliverables for projects
Assists in procurement of purchase orders and subcontract packages
Monitors progress of overall design, procurement, and construction of the project
Facilitates Project Close-Out and Warranty administration
Performs post-construction cost review and reporting and participates in lessons learned
Performs any other duties assigned by the PM, including acting as PM when PM is unavailable (when deemed qualified by PM/Operations Director)
Adheres to internal standards, policies, and procedures