Associate Project Manager (Corporate Real Estate)

United Airlines•Dulles, VA

48d•Onsite

About The Position

Achieving our goals starts with supporting yours. Grow your career, access top-tier health and wellness benefits, build lasting connections with your team and our customers, and travel the world using our extensive route network. Come join us to create what's next. Let's define tomorrow, together. Description Get your hard hat ready. We're not just renovating the travel experience - we're renovating our physical spaces too. And our Corporate Real Estate team is on the front lines of procuring, designing and developing spaces at all our hubs, stations and city locations across the world. From airport affairs and business services to planning and development, this team is responsible for all our leases and major construction and renovation projects, system wide. Job overview and responsibilities The Associate Project Manager will play a crucial role in managing their projects as well as supporting the Planning and Development Director and the Business Service Team in effectively managing project portfolios, labor resources, reviewing invoices, change orders, contracts, and more. This role will pay meticulous attention to detail, have strong analytical skills, and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams. The Associate PM will contribute to the successful execution of projects and the overall growth of our organization. This position is onsite at the Dulles Airport offices.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management
2+ years of related work experience
Ability to facilitate intake/demand management, organizing and coordinating the work of project teams and collecting and rolling up relevant data and KPI's to leadership and stakeholders
Understanding of design and construction project lifecycle, capital planning, facility asset lifecycle, and related inputs
Demonstrated best practices in project portfolio management and planning
Presentation skills and ability to collect and analyze various types of data
Proficient Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
Ability to anticipate needs and solve problems with sometimes little direction
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

Nice To Haves

PMP Certification; experience in aviation design and construction project management, labor resource planning
Experience with construction project and portfolio management, resource labor planning and management, high level construction project estimating

Responsibilities

Take ownership of assigned projects, ensuring their successful execution from initiation to completion
Develop and maintain project plans, including defining project scope, goals, deliverables, timelines, and resource allocation
Support the evaluation of project proposals, feasibility studies, and business cases to determine project viability
Assist in maintaining and updating the project portfolio, including tracking project progress, deadlines, and deliverables
Collaborate with the team to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget
Support the Planning and Development Director in managing labor resources for various projects
Assist in coordinating team assignments, tracking availability, and optimizing resource allocation to ensure efficient project execution
Review and analyze invoices, change orders, and contracts to ensure accuracy and adherence to project budgets
Collaborate with the Finance Department to resolve any discrepancies and facilitate timely payment processing
Ensure compliance with legal and organizational requirements
Identify and communicate any potential risks or issues
Collaborate closely with the finance team to manage project funding, budget request, and forecasts
Track capital/operating costs and spend and provide regular updates to finance and leadership
Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project plans, project forecasts, and status reports
Generate reports and presentation decks on project progress, key metrics, and resource utilization for management review and decision-making
Facilitate effective communication among project stakeholders, including internal teams, clients, vendors, and contractors
Assist in organizing and coordinating project meetings, workshops, and presentations
Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies in collaboration with the project team
Monitor and report on risk status, ensuring proactive measures are in place to minimize project disruptions
Support quality control efforts by participating in project reviews and ensuring compliance with established standards and procedures
Contribute to the enhancement of project management processes and methodologies
Identify opportunities for streamlining workflows, optimizing resource utilization, and improving overall project efficiency