Assistant Project Manager

Turner & Townsend•Wide Ruins, AZ

2h•$130,000

About The Position

Turner & Townsend 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 managing construction projects to appropriate quality standards and completing them efficiently and on time. Responsibilities span project coordination, construction administration, procurement, reporting, cost tracking, and close-out activities. 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 and variations to existing projects.
Help establish project governance, processes, and systems.
Ensure key information and data are shared effectively and retained appropriately.
Build and maintain strong relationships with the client and project team members.
Interface with executive management, project team members, consultants, vendors, and other stakeholders.
Support 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 them to closure.
Develop detailed project plans, attend status meetings, follow up with team members on completion status, and close out open items.
Contribute to monthly reporting on aspects of the client's program.
Prepare reports for different audiences, including formal project management reports, executive dashboards, and other required reports.
Manage or support submittal approvals, RFI processing, change orders, meeting coordination, punch lists, project observation reports, commissioning participation, and transfer of close-out documentation to operations.
Assist with procurement of suppliers and resources as required.
Monitor and assist the Project Manager in applying 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, review, and report finance and cost data.