Associate Project Manager - Transmission & Distribution

IB Abel Inc•Lower Macungie Township, PA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

IB Abel is seeking an Associate Project Manager for its Utility Services Division. This introductory project management role is responsible for assisting Project Managers through all aspects of the project life cycle. This role is ideal for individuals who are thorough, precise, and are a true team player while also wanting to move into project management and join a dedicated, fast-moving team.

Requirements

An acceptable combination of education and/or work experience within the contractor industry (Electric Utility preferred) with a Project Management Certification preferred.
Proficient in MS Office applications with strong skills in Excel, Word, and MS Project.
A “can-do” attitude, strong work ethic, and ability to collaborate effectively with various teams.

Nice To Haves

An advanced degree in Business, Construction Management, or other related business discipline focused degree program from a two or four-year college, university, or technical school is desirable.
Local to Pennsylvania (preferable) but with regular travel to other offices, customer facilities, jobsites and yard locations for offsite meetings (flexibility to work from home when appropriate).

Responsibilities

Assist and coordinate with all projects set up, project needs, and Field labor needs to ensure timely and profitable completion of quality projects.
Assist with all project correspondences and provide necessary information to all vested parties and project stakeholders.
Assist with day-to-day customer interaction.
Work with the Project Manager to promptly resolve project problems.
Visit project sites as directed by the Project Manager to review problems, monitor progress, and ensure compliance with contract documents, specifications, and safety and quality.
Monitor schedule, in conjunction with the Project Manager, and adjust activities accordingly to ensure milestone dates are met.
Review and enter weekly Field Timesheets into FTC to ensure accuracy and timely submission.
Review and document project progress and timesheet accuracy with Field Foreman on a weekly basis (at a minimum).
Draft and submit subcontracts after review and approval from the Project Manager.
Draft, submit, and distribute submittments and RFI’s.
Assist with the material, equipment, and tool procurement process and inventorying.
Assist the project team with large package review, scanning, printing, releases, and management.
Oversee upkeep of dumpsters, trailers, and other project specific yard rentals.
Oversee and administer project specific document control (SharePoint, Viewpoint, ACFS).
Assist with the final closeout of the project including, but not limited to, closing remote yard, returning excess material, compiling and submitting as-built drawings and paperwork to customer, and returning any rented equipment and tooling.