Assistant Project Manager

Barnhart•Chicago, IL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Project Manager works under the Director of Operations and reports to a designated Project Manager for specific projects. This role involves extensive project planning, scheduling, coordination, and execution, including managing client relationships and contract expertise. The position requires directing a site team, ensuring efficiency and compliance, and maintaining clear communication regarding project status, profitability, quality control, and safety concerns with various stakeholders. A key aspect of the role is maintaining project files using 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, understanding and addressing potential scope and schedule changes, and assisting the 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.
Regularly and accurately communicates the project status, including schedule, profitability, quality control, safety concerns with executive project and Support service team.
Maintains a project file with SharePoint.