Assistant Project Manager - Gas Utilities

LaBella Associates•Orange, CT

3h•$65,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

LaBella is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for its Program Management division. The position supports a client’s Project Manager and a multidisciplinary team managing multiple natural gas utility infrastructure projects, providing assistance throughout design and construction. The work includes exposure to capital planning, quality assurance, budgeting, scheduling, tracking and cost control, procurement coordination, and construction management, including budget and schedule management. The Assistant Project Manager is expected to build productive relationships with team members and client representatives and ensure high-quality deliverables are provided in accordance with client commitments throughout the project lifecycle. The position is based at the client’s Orange, Connecticut office under a hybrid working model, with travel to project sites in Rochester, New York, and the surrounding area.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering.
At least two years of experience supporting natural gas, underground utility, or civil infrastructure projects.
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification from PMI, or ability to obtain it within nine months of hire.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to travel to project sites throughout Rochester, NY, and the surrounding area.
Intermediate or higher knowledge of Excel.

Nice To Haves

SAP experience.

Responsibilities

Interact and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
Work with a cross-functional team to forecast project schedules, cash flows, material needs, and resource needs.
Manage a large data set associated with project requirements.
Track materials.
Develop solutions to solve complex problems.
Support the client’s Project Manager and a multidisciplinary team in managing natural gas utility infrastructure projects throughout design and construction.
Support capital planning, quality assurance, budgeting, scheduling, project tracking and cost control, procurement coordination, and construction management.