Assistant Project Manager

EGS•Glen Allen, VA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

EGS has an immediate need for Assistant Project Managers to support a program of transmission line, substation, and communications construction projects across Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and West Virginia/Maryland. These are long term contract opportunities that come with competitive rates and great benefits. The Assistant Project Manager is responsible for supporting Senior Project Managers with cost management of individual projects, the successful completion of the projects within the specified dates, and establishing and maintaining a professional and satisfactory relationship with the Owner, subcontractors, and any other project stakeholders. Examples of Project types Substation - complete substation rebuild & conversion projects (ring bus, breaker & a half, double-breaker). Terminal upgrades including breakers, relays, and other physical equipment. Some relay-only or equipment-only replacements Voltages: 34.5kV-500kV Transmission Line - complete line rebuilds, line rehabs, line switch replacements, customer connections. Voltages: 46kV-138kV Communications projects: Replacement of RTUS, cell antennas, microwave towers. Installation of MPLS, ADSS & OPGW fiber builds New Transmission Customer connections and Generator interconnections (solar, onshore & offshore wind) Project budgets range from Small ($250k-$1M), Medium $2M-5M to large ($5M-$50M) 90% of projects are in a brownfield environment - usually reconfiguring existing substations to new configurations, or rebuilding transmission lines to higher capacities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management or related field from an accredited curriculum.
Ability to deal effectively with a wide variety of industry, government and public contacts on project-related matters.
Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
Ability to travel (projects are within 1-3 hr radius from reporting location).
Valid driver's license required.
Must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy.

Nice To Haves

2-5 years in a construction project management role is preferred.
Experience with high voltage transmission line or substation construction project management experience, including management of cost and schedule, is also preferred, but not required.
Must desire to gain detailed knowledge in substations, networks/telecommunications, or transmission lines.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

Support Senior Project Managers with normal project duties.
Learn all aspects of project management and construction subject matter expertise.
Take on tasks and activities throughout the project, and eventually take on their own projects.
Report regularly to the Construction Project Manager and Client on construction progress, cost and schedule metrics, procurement issues, safety or environmental concerns, design questions, potential impacts, and any issues requiring home office support.
Maintain clear lines of communication and relationships between project site, project office and clients.