Assistant Project Manager - Austin TX

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network•Austin, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

BAE Systems is seeking a Facilities Assistant Project Manager to support a portfolio of capital infrastructure projects at its Austin Business Center. The role supports the planning, design, and execution of projects that enable critical building operations and manufacturing processes. Projects include new construction, renovations, specialty equipment installation, plant rearrangements, production equipment installation, and facility infrastructure improvements, with budgets ranging from $5,000 to more than $15 million. The Assistant Project Manager works with project managers, contractors, subcontractors, Plant Engineering management, and other stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. The position is full-time and 100% onsite at a BAE Systems facility. The candidate must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain a Secret clearance; relocation is not available and travel is less than 10%.

Requirements

Early career or recent graduate in a project management, engineering, or construction-related degree discipline.
Two years of experience in a construction-related trade discipline.
Ability to manage multiple assignments and prioritize accordingly.
Verbal, written, electronic, and technology-based communication skills.
U.S. citizenship required.
Must be able to obtain a Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of building systems and infrastructure, including HVAC, electrical distribution, process gases, and systems supporting electronics manufacturing environments.
Understanding of building codes, including life safety, NFPA, and local Authority Having Jurisdiction requirements.
Familiarity with construction management software such as Procore, Newforma, MS Project, or Tririga.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing and managing the scope, budget, design, and schedule for multiple plant rearrangement and production equipment installation projects from initiation through closeout.
Support project planning, design, contractor bidding, construction execution, and project closeout.
Review design packages, including engineering plans and specifications, with the project manager.
Help collect data, survey existing areas, formulate design specifications, obtain management acceptance, and develop engineered design packages for contractor bidding.
Assist with financial budget management and track project costs throughout the project lifecycle.
Help provide accurate and timely cost and schedule tracking to project stakeholders.
Assist with major facility studies, including five-year plans, energy generation, facility containment and contingency programs, building management systems, and material and vendor studies.
Oversee contractor and subcontractor work for quality, adherence to plans and specifications, and compliance with applicable federal, state, and local codes and requirements, including OSHA, NFPA, and EPA requirements.
Perform administrative duties such as purchase requisitions, change orders, contractor badge requests, escort requests, and closeout documentation.
Track contractors in the Can Qualify database to ensure onsite contractors are registered.
Coordinate with Plant Engineering management on fire protection and fire panel impairments, electrical panel location requests, utility shutdowns, crane lifts, and site communications.
Help complete project closeout by driving punch lists to completion, identifying assets, submitting electrical distribution changes, and collecting closeout documents such as O&M manuals and as-builts.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested.