Assistant Project Manager

KDM ENGINEERING LLC • Chicago, IL

12d • $65,000 - $80,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

APM (Assistant Project Manager)
Job Summary:
The Assistant Project Manager will support the Project Manager by maintaining document control, database information, tracking project activities within project timelines, developing/managing schedules and facilitating team communication.

Requirements

• Must be willing to comply with all pre-employment screening, including but not limited to, drug testing, reference verification, education and employment verification, and background screening
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Possess a valid Driver’s License if required

Nice To Haves

• 2-3 year project management experience or project coordinating experience
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Proficient or familiar with Primavera, P6, Power BI a plus
• Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and ability to prioritize tasks
• Utility experience preferred
• Must have the ability to multi-task in a fast paced and deadline driven environment
• Must always be able to maintain professionalism and a positive service attitude
• Collaborative working style and team-player attitude
• Able to work independently with little supervision

Responsibilities

• Gather all project information: schedules, data requests, assignments, and project meetings
• Distribute all short interval and overall project schedules to project team
• Monitor and evaluate project progress to create forecasts and status reports for clients
• Modify project schedules based on variable constraints such as: customer need dates, priorities, resource availability, etc.
• Coordinate and follow up with customers and subcontractors about specific projects and their status
• Create and modify various documents using Microsoft Office and SharePoint
• Communicate with Clients about any other issues that must be addressed with related information, and immediate corrective/preventative action plans as necessary
• Review drawings and specifications to become familiar with project scope and identify long lead times and critical path items
• Help problem solve issues and suggest ways to improve the project
• Schedule and attend weekly project meetings as requested by PM and keep detailed meeting minutes for publishing to project team
• Review documentation to become familiar with various work management programs
• Generate accruals for clients based on services rendered and other expenses in coordination with the Project Manager
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive Base Salary
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Company Paid Holidays
• Great Work-Life Balance
• Fun and Flexible Work Environment
• Organization with People-First Mentality
• Dynamic Leadership Team
• A Culture that Values Your Input
• Positive team environment
• Competitive salaries
• Flexible schedules
• Growth opportunities
• Training and professional development
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Life, long-term disability, and short-term disability insurances
• Paid time-off
• Paid holidays
• Volunteer leave
• HSA- HRA
• Transit program
• Parental and maternity leave
• Supportive management
• Professional development assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Quarterly team-building outings
• Laidback office culture, including pool table, arcade games, and happy hour
• Meditation space, nap room, and nursing mothers’ room

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees