Assistant Project Manager - Austin TX
About The Position
BAE Systems is seeking a Facilities Assistant Project Manager to support a portfolio of capital infrastructure projects across its Austin Business Center. The role supports planning, design, and execution of projects that maintain critical building operations and manufacturing processes. Projects may involve new construction, renovations, specialty equipment installation, plant rearrangements, production equipment installation, and facility infrastructure improvements, with budgets ranging from $5,000 to more than $15 million. The Assistant Project Manager supports projects from planning through closeout, working with project managers, contractors, subcontractors, Plant Engineering management, and other stakeholders. The role is performed full-time onsite at a BAE Systems facility. Travel is less than 10%. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and able to obtain a Secret clearance; no clearance is currently required.
Requirements
- Early-career candidate or recent graduate in a project management, engineering, or construction-related degree discipline.
- Two years of experience in a construction-related trade discipline.
- Ability to multitask across different assignments and prioritize accordingly.
- Verbal, written, electronic, and technology-related communication skills.
- U.S. citizenship required.
- Must be able to obtain a Secret clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Working knowledge of building systems and infrastructure, including HVAC systems, electrical distribution systems, and process gases in electronics manufacturing environments.
- Understanding of building codes, including life safety, NFPA, and local Authority Having Jurisdiction requirements.
- Familiarity with construction management software such as Procore, Newforma, MS Project, or Tririga.
Responsibilities
- Assist in developing and managing the scope, budget, design, and schedule of multiple plant rearrangement and production equipment installation projects from start to closeout.
- Assist with project planning, design, contractor bidding, construction execution, and project closeout.
- Review design packages, including engineering plans and specifications, with the project manager.
- Help collect data, survey existing areas, formulate design specifications, obtain management acceptance, and develop engineered design packages for contractor bidding.
- Assist in managing financial budgets and tracking costs throughout project lifecycles, and help provide stakeholders with accurate and timely cost and schedule updates.
- Assist with major facility studies, including five-year plans, energy generation, facility containment and contingency programs, building management systems, and material and vendor studies.
- Oversee contractor and subcontractor work for quality, adherence to plans and specifications, and compliance with applicable federal, state, and local codes and requirements, including OSHA, NFPA, and EPA requirements.
- Perform administrative duties such as preparing purchase requisitions and change orders, and arranging contractor badges and escorts and project closeout documents.
- Track contractors in the Can Qualify database to ensure contractors arriving onsite are registered.
- Coordinate with Plant Engineering management on scheduling fire protection and fire panel impairments, electrical panel location requests, utility shutdowns, crane lifts, and site communications.
- Help complete project closeout, including punch lists, asset identification, changes to electrical distribution, and collection of closeout documents such as O&M manuals and as-builts.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested.
Benefits
- Flexible work environment
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
