Assistant Project Manager

Terracon•Midland, TX

About The Position

The Assistant Project Manager manages all aspects of facilities, materials, environmental, or geotechnical engineering projects to support safe completion on time and within scope and budget. Under direct supervision, the role manages a small project or one phase of a larger project and implements an established project plan. The Assistant Project Manager monitors progress and performance, troubleshoots operational issues, minimizes delays, and may manage resources, schedules, budgets, forecasts, and external contractors or vendors. The role coordinates project staff and outside contractors, estimates costs, resources, and time, and monitors activities to keep work on target. It conducts project meetings and prepares status reports for project teams and clients, and may communicate with clients and submit deliverables in accordance with the contracted scope and schedule. The Assistant Project Manager also coordinates with APRs to provide appropriate oversight and time for reviews at critical project junctures, and may approve invoices, prepare change orders, and support collections. The position includes project risk management, safety leadership, and quality oversight. The Assistant Project Manager leads safety efforts, supports compliance with approved safety plans and company safety guidelines, promotes pre-task planning, and models a safe work environment. The role also promotes continuous quality monitoring and improvement and monitors project quality standards and practices.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline practiced by the Firm, such as Engineering, Environmental Science, or Geology, and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 6 years of related experience.
A valid driver’s license with an acceptable violation history may be required.

Responsibilities

Manage a small project or one phase of a large project under direct supervision and implement an established project plan.
Monitor project progress and performance against the plan, identify and resolve or escalate operational problems, and minimize delays.
Lead safety efforts, prepare for and comply with approved safety plans, and ensure the team follows safety rules and guidelines.
Analyze project requirements, perform calculations, write reports, and complete project deliverables.
Coordinate outside contractors and ensure their work is integrated into the project and meets satisfactory service standards.
Estimate the costs, resources, and time required for assigned project work; monitor activities, allocate resources, and assign tasks to meet targets.
Conduct project meetings and prepare regular reports communicating project status within and beyond the project team.
Set priorities, assign tasks, and coordinate project staff to meet project targets and milestones.
Submit project deliverables to clients in accordance with contract scope and schedule, and deliver work within the approved budget.
Coordinate with APRs to ensure appropriate oversight and sufficient time for reviews at critical junctures; engage APRs at project onset.
Develop awareness of project-related risks, potential problems, company protections, and company risk policies.
Create and model a safe work environment, demonstrate safety practices, and promote pre-task planning.
Promote continuous quality monitoring and improvement and monitor quality standards and practices.
May manage project scheduling, budgets, and forecasts; communicate with clients; approve invoices; prepare change orders; and support collections.