Assistant Project Manager - Transportation Market

Gresham Smith•Dallas, TX

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About The Position

As an Assistant Project Manager, you will facilitate the monthly billing process, serve as a liaison among Accounting, the Market Analyst, and Project Managers, and analyze project data to provide clear reporting on budgets, spent and planned labor, and expenses. You will also assist with resource planning, prepare project revenue projections, coordinate consultant activities (including setup, contracts, insurance compliance, and expense tracking), manage project system setup, maintenance, and closeout, administer project contracts and support related documentation and compliance requirements, and ensure project insurance remains current and complies with contract requirements. Additionally, you will compile and calculate data to support fee proposal development. Your work will directly contribute to shaping environments where people live, work, and thrive, all while growing your career within a supportive, people-first culture.

Requirements

An associate or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Business Management, or a related field, with a bachelor’s degree preferred
A minimum of five years of experience in a comparable role, or 10 years of relevant experience in lieu of the education requirement
Experience with business accounting and project administration functions
Strong financial and analytical skills, with the ability to assess, interpret, and organize complex data
Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for financial analysis and reporting
Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify financial discrepancies and recommend solutions
Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously
A proactive and self-motivated approach, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, particularly when conveying complex financial information

Nice To Haves

Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint and Microsoft Project for financial tracking and planning is beneficial

Responsibilities

Facilitate the monthly billing process and serve as a liaison among Accounting, the Market Analyst, and Project Managers
Analyze project data and provide clear reporting to Project Managers and project teams, including budgets, spent and planned labor, and expenses
Assist with resource planning and prepare project revenue projections
Coordinate consultant activities, including setup, contracts, insurance compliance, and expense tracking
Manage project system setup, maintenance, and closeout
Administer project contracts and support related documentation and compliance requirements
Ensure project insurance remains current and complies with the requirements of each project contract
Compile and calculate data to support fee proposal development