Assistant Project Manager

the Client•Maitland, FL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Project Manager (APM) will assist project managers on a variety of projects of varying complexity, and/or will manage some smaller and less complex projects on their own. This position will manage and act as a coordinator and project liaison to the client, subcontractors, vendors, and other stakeholders, throughout the project. The APM will maintain document control, manage databases and coordinate and track project activities and communications to ensure project goals are accomplished within the prescribed timeframe and budget parameters. This role supports Electric Utilities projects, specifically within the Transmission & Distribution (T&D) program. T&D experience is not required — the team will provide on-the-job training for T&D/utility-specific knowledge. Strong Project Management acumen is required, and candidates from various construction industries are welcome. The candidate will be deployed alongside experienced Project Managers.

Requirements

Strong Project Management experience/exposure
Experience managing contracts
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
Comfortable in a client-facing role
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding work environment; ability to work overtime on short notice
High proficiency using Microsoft Office
Ability to work collaboratively with others (Owners, Contractors, Project Managers, Engineers, and Designers) in a multi-discipline project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives
5 years of applicable experience required
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related degree from an accredited program required

Nice To Haves

Utility or T&D experience (not required)
Construction industry background (industry flexible)

Responsibilities

Assist global practice and engineering disciplines with overall efforts for Design-only and/or EPC projects.
Assist the Project Management team to administer request for proposal (RFP) package development, bid and selection process, and develop detailed scope of work documents for downstream contracts.
Manage Contractors' submittents, requests for information, supplemental design instructions, and site drawing logs.
Verify Contractor compliance including: quality, safety, environmental, and material management programs.
Execute contracts including: change order management/field change directives, approval of invoices, and management of schedules.
Assist with project controls efforts, including project cost reporting, scheduling, project work breakdown structure establishment, project set-up and closeout within the accounting system, and field progress tracking.
Assist with the development of internal and external reports including project budgeting, cost reports, project cash flow forecast, and project status reports to all stakeholders.
Participate in internal and external project risk reviews and consult with Legal Department as required.
Close out contract and project documentation.
Adhere to the client's safety programs, trainings, and policies, as well as promote and manage the Safety & Health performance of project team members and subcontractors.
Support projects spanning the full project lifecycle, including Planning, Design, Construction, and Closeout phases.
All other duties as assigned.