Assistant Project Manager - Gas Utilities

LaBella Associates•East Hartford, CT

3h•$65,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

LaBella is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for its Program Management division, based at a client’s Orange, Connecticut office with a hybrid working model. The division provides management services for complex projects and multi-year capital programs, combining business consulting, project management, financial control and monitoring, administrative support, and technical support. This role is a strategic partner to the client’s Project Manager and a multidisciplinary team managing multiple natural gas utility infrastructure projects. The Assistant Project Manager supports projects through design and construction, with exposure to capital planning, quality assurance, budgeting, scheduling, tracking and cost control, procurement coordination, and construction management. The position requires building productive relationships with team members and client representatives and delivering high-quality work in line with commitments throughout the project lifecycle. The role also requires the ability to travel to project sites in Rochester, New York, and the surrounding area.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering.
At least two years of experience supporting natural gas, underground utility, or civil infrastructure projects.
CAPM certification from PMI, or the ability to obtain it within nine months of hire.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to travel to project sites throughout Rochester, NY, and the surrounding area.
Intermediate or higher knowledge of Excel.

Nice To Haves

SAP experience.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
Work with a cross-functional team to forecast project schedules, cash flows, material needs, and resource needs.
Manage large data sets associated with project requirements.
Track materials.
Develop solutions to solve complex problems.
Support natural gas utility infrastructure projects throughout design and construction, including budgeting, scheduling, cost control, procurement coordination, and construction management.