Assistant Project Manager

LaBella Associates•Rochester, NY

13h•$60,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for an Assistant Project Manager - Distributed Generation in LaBella’s Program Management Services Division at our client’s office in Rochester, NY. The Program Management Services Division at LaBella provides comprehensive management services for complex projects and multi-year capital programs. Project teams are established to provide a customized mix of business consulting, project management, financial control and monitoring, administrative, and technical support services. The Project Manager II (PM II) serves as a junior project manager within the Physical Security organization and supports the planning, coordination, design, documentation, execution, and closeout of physical security infrastructure projects. The PM II works under the direction of the Senior Manager of Security Infrastructure and assists in the delivery of security technology and infrastructure projects across Avangrid operating companies. This position is responsible for maintaining security infrastructure drawings and documentation, supporting project planning and execution activities, coordinating with internal stakeholders and contractors, tracking project schedules and budgets, conducting field assessments, and ensuring physical security projects are delivered in accordance with company standards, regulatory requirements, and approved project scope. The PM II will support projects involving, but not limited to: Access control systems, Video surveillance systems (CCTV), Intrusion detection systems, Perimeter security systems, Security communications infrastructure, Security operations center technologies, NERC CIP physical security improvements, Corporate, operational, and critical infrastructure security projects.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in: Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business Administration, Information Technology, Security Management, or Related Technical Discipline
2 to 5 years of project management, engineering, construction, technical operations, security systems, or related experience.
Experience supporting infrastructure, technology, utility, construction, facilities, or physical security projects preferred.
Experience working in regulated utility, energy, critical infrastructure, or security environments preferred.
Understanding of project lifecycle management principles.
Ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects and priorities.
Knowledge of scheduling, budgeting, procurement, and risk management practices.
Familiarity with physical security technologies including: Access Control Systems, Video Surveillance Systems, Intrusion Detection Systems, Security Communications Infrastructure, Perimeter Security Solutions
Microsoft Project
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Visio
SharePoint
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to prepare executive briefings, project reports, and technical documentation.
Effective coordination with internal stakeholders, contractors, vendors, and project teams.

Nice To Haves

Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or ability to obtain
Security Project Management experience
ASIS Physical Security Professional (PSP) Certification (preferred)
Experience with NERC CIP environments and security compliance requirements
Experience with physical security technologies and infrastructure
AutoCAD or similar drawing software (preferred)
Power BI (preferred)

Responsibilities

Assist Senior Project Managers and the Senior Manager of Security Infrastructure in managing physical security infrastructure projects from initiation through project closeout.
Coordinate project activities with Operations, Engineering, Project Management, Facilities, Information Technology, Procurement, and Security stakeholders.
Support development of project schedules, budgets, resource plans, and project documentation.
Track project milestones, deliverables, risks, action items, and dependencies.
Maintain project status reports and project management records.
Assist in contractor management and oversight activities.
Support procurement activities, including preparation of scopes of work, requests for proposals, quotes, and purchase requisitions.
Develop, maintain, and update physical security infrastructure drawings, layouts, schematics, and as-built documentation.
Coordinate with engineering, facilities, and contractors to ensure design documents remain accurate and current.
Review security system drawings for completeness and compliance with corporate standards.
Maintain drawing repositories and document control systems.
Support lifecycle management of security technology assets through documentation and inventory management.
Assist with development of conceptual security designs and project design packages.
Conduct site visits to collect field data and support project planning activities.
Perform security infrastructure assessments and validation activities.
Verify installed systems align with approved design specifications and project requirements.
Support commissioning, testing, and acceptance activities for newly installed security systems.
Assist with contractor coordination during field implementation activities.
Track project expenditures and budget performance.
Assist with forecasting project costs and schedule impacts.
Support invoice review and verification processes.
Maintain project records, contracts, approvals, and supporting documentation.
Develop project performance metrics and reporting dashboards.
Support compliance with corporate security standards, NERC CIP requirements, company policies, and applicable regulatory obligations.
Assist in ensuring projects meet physical security design standards and operational requirements.
Participate in audits, inspections, and project quality reviews.
Maintain project documentation necessary for compliance and audit readiness.
Analyze project performance data, schedules, budgets, and resource utilization.
Develop reports, presentations, and project dashboards for management review.
Support identification of process improvements and project delivery efficiencies.
Utilize project management tools to monitor and report project progress.