Assistant Project Manager - Public Sector

Turner & Townsend • Annapolis, MD

2d • $80,000 - $115,000

About The Position

Turner & Townsend Heery is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support project management services. The role works closely with internal and external stakeholders and assists the Project Manager in delivering construction projects to the required quality standards, efficiently, and on time. Responsibilities span project coordination and administration, stakeholder communication, project reporting, procurement support, and monitoring project costs and performance. On-site presence and requirements may change depending on client needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, or a field related to construction.
• At least 3 years of applicable experience.
• Proactive, organized, and thorough, with a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work as an effective and collaborative team member in delivering projects.
• Exposure to project management software systems.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and Google tools.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager in ensuring projects meet quality standards and are completed efficiently and on time.
• Manage individual tasks throughout the construction process, including submittals and RFIs.
• Assist with preparing proposals for new projects or variations to existing projects.
• Help establish project governance, processes, and systems.
• Ensure project information and data are shared effectively and appropriately retained.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and team members.
• Interface with executive management, project team members, consultants, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Facilitate the flow of project information among team members and stakeholders.
• Attend relevant meetings and maintain current issues and actions logs.
• Transcribe meeting minutes and action items and drive actions to closure.
• Develop detailed project plans, attend status meetings, follow up on completion status, and close open items.
• Contribute to monthly reporting on aspects of the client's program.
• Prepare reports for different audiences, including formal project management reports and executive dashboards.
• Manage submittal approvals, process RFIs and change orders, coordinate meetings, manage punch lists, administer project observation reports, participate in commissioning, and transition close-out documentation to operations.
• Assist with procuring suppliers and resources as required.
• Monitor and assist the Project Manager with performance management techniques.
• Monitor and report project costs and spending, and maintain project cost tracking and EVM systems.
• Liaise with the client's finance team and others to obtain information and review and report finance and cost data.

Benefits

• A healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
• An inclusive workplace where employees have the opportunity and voice to affect change.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level