Assistant Project Manager

CycloKinetics•Salt Lake City, UT

19d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Project Manager supports the SVP of Capital Projects in executing large capital projects through detailed engineering, procurement, construction, and handover. This role is the day-to-day link among CycloKinetics’ internal teams—including engineering, safety, and operations—contractors, vendors, and suppliers, helping keep scope, schedule, cost, quality, and safety on track. The Assistant Project Manager also compiles progress reports for project stakeholders. The position is based on-site in Salt Lake City, Utah. CycloKinetics develops high-performance propellants and domestic energy solutions for aviation, aerospace, and defense applications. Employment is at will and contingent upon successful completion of background verification and drug screens. The role is classified as exempt.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field.
3–6 years of experience in capital project execution, engineering, or construction management in industrial, energy, or chemical settings.
Working knowledge of EPC/EPCM contracting, project controls fundamentals, and change management.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work across owner, contractor, and vendor teams.
Proficiency in MS Office, including Microsoft Project, and project management and document control tools such as SharePoint, Procore, or equivalent.
Safe work habits and ability to perform duties in accordance with company safety policies; use of provided personal protective equipment is mandatory.
Ability to meet physical requirements that may include lifting or moving items up to 50 pounds, bending, standing, reaching, climbing, walking, and prolonged sitting.
Successful completion of background verification and drug screens is a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience on government-funded projects, such as DOE, DoD, or other federally or state-funded programs, including familiarity with agency reporting, flow-down requirements, and compliance documentation such as Davis-Bacon, Buy America, or FAR/DFARS provisions, as applicable.
PMP, CCM, or equivalent certification; EIT/PE is a plus.
Experience with synthetic and renewable fuels, power generation, oil and gas, process facilities, or defense-adjacent infrastructure projects.
Experience in an owner’s team role overseeing contractors.
Exposure to government-funded or financed projects with reporting and compliance requirements.
Willingness to travel to project sites or support government reporting requirements (10%).

Responsibilities

Support execution planning, including the project execution plan, interface management, and stage-gate readiness reviews.
Monitor EPC/EPCM and general contractor performance against scope, schedule, budget, and quality requirements.
Manage document and deliverable flow, including RFIs, submittals, transmittals, design reviews, and action items.
Support project controls with cost reports, forecasts, change management, and monthly progress reporting.
Review and process change orders, commitments, and invoices in coordination with project controls and procurement.
Work with the internal engineering team to facilitate procurement of long-lead and critical equipment, including vendor follow-up, expediting, and inspection schedules.
Lead or support regular project meetings, including preparing agendas, minutes, and tracked actions.
Maintain project risk and issue registers and drive mitigation actions.
Promote safety and quality culture at the site and office, including supporting audits and incident follow-up.
Support commissioning, startup, and turnover planning, including punch lists and closeout documentation.
Prepare updates for leadership, lenders, and funding agencies as required.
Support compliance with government contract and funding requirements, including milestone reporting, invoicing and payment documentation, and agency reviews or audits.