Assistant Project Manager

Barnhart•Chicago, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Works for the Director of Operations and reports to designated Project Manager for given project. Schedules and coordinates work (labor, equipment and materials) with the Director of Operations. Work in a fast-paced site office environment. 30% - 50% travel time. Work with Project Manager in project planning, scheduling, coordination and invoicing through execution and payment. Direct and manage the site team consisting of Construction Manager, Site Safety Manager, Site Logistics Manager and Site Quality Assurance Manager. Ensure efficiency and compliance to policy and procedures. Develops crew list Project Manager, Director of Operations and Quality Assurance Director (for QA personnel assignments). Coordinate transportation (permitting) and logistics tasks regarding and and all equipment and tooling needs with Division Logistics Manager assist pertains to mobilization/demobilization. Manage, interact and cultivate a working relationship with the client/customer. Work closely with Health and Safety team audits and weekly safety focuses. Be the contract expert. Understand and address potential scope and schedule changes, assist Project Manager with development, submittals and negotiations related to change orders. Establish lines of communication with local union representatives; negotiate and coordinate appropriate manpower needs. Responsible to regularly and accurately communicate the project status, including schedule, profitability, quality control, safety concerns with executive project and Support service team. Maintain a project file with SharePoint.

Requirements

Project Management Experience
Ability to build trust and confidence with manager and supervision.
Strategic thinking and leadership skills.
Ability to communicate with employees at all levels.
Consultation skills.
Ability to travel and work on assignments – four-to-six-week tours.

Nice To Haves

Wind Energy related experience is preferred.
Education in Engineering or Construction Technology preferred.

Responsibilities

Schedules and coordinates work (labor, equipment and materials) with the Director of Operations.
Works with Project Manager in project planning, scheduling, coordination and invoicing through execution and payment.
Directs and manages the site team consisting of Construction Manager, Site Safety Manager, Site Logistics Manager and Site Quality Assurance Manager.
Ensures efficiency and compliance to policy and procedures.
Develops crew list Project Manager, Director of Operations and Quality Assurance Director (for QA personnel assignments).
Coordinates transportation (permitting) and logistics tasks regarding and and all equipment and tooling needs with Division Logistics Manager assist pertains to mobilization/demobilization.
Manages, interacts and cultivates a working relationship with the client/customer.
Works closely with Health and Safety team audits and weekly safety focuses.
Acts as the contract expert.
Understands and addresses potential scope and schedule changes, assists Project Manager with development, submittals and negotiations related to change orders.
Establishes lines of communication with local union representatives; negotiates and coordinates appropriate manpower needs.
Communicates project status, including schedule, profitability, quality control, safety concerns with executive project and Support service team.
Maintains a project file with SharePoint.