Associate Project Manager

Vision Technologies, Inc•Glen Burnie, MD

14d•$70,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Project Manager (APM) is an entry-level Project Management position that will manage small to medium-sized projects through the project lifecycle. The selected candidate will primarily be focused on project management activities such as planning, installation, material purchasing, resource management, subcontracting, documentation, and overall delivery of the project. Delivery will be focused on exceeding customer expectations while meeting or improving budget, schedule, scope, and quality targets. An APM may also be assigned to work in a support role for a Project Manager on large and complex projects that require additional PM assistance with primary responsibilities focused on project administration, coordination, and document management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
0–3 years of project coordination or project management experience, preferably in low-voltage systems, construction, technology integration, or related fields.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); working knowledge of MS Project or similar scheduling tools.
Understanding of basic project accounting principles including budgeting, job costing, and invoicing.
Basic knowledge of project lifecycle phases, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout.
Ability to develop and manage schedules, track deliverables, and coordinate across multiple stakeholders.
Capable of managing subcontractors, vendors, and coordinating procurement activities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for creating project documentation and interacting with clients and internal teams.
Customer service-oriented with a focus on exceeding client expectations.
Effective at conducting meetings, status updates, and coordinating team efforts.
Highly organized with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively across multiple projects.
Proactive in identifying risks and issues with a solutions-oriented mindset.
Detail-oriented with strong documentation and reporting abilities.
Ability to travel to project sites as needed.
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record (if required for site visits).
Willingness to learn and grow within the Project Management discipline, including pursuing PMP or CAPM certification in the future.

Nice To Haves

Internship or prior experience supporting project managers or working on project teams is a plus.
Familiarity with project management software such as Procore, Smartsheet, or equivalent is desirable.

Responsibilities

Overall exceptional Project delivery and customer service
Development and execution of all project-related documents and deliverables such as: Project schedule, Test & Acceptance Plan, Communications Plan, Risk Analysis and Mitigation Plan, Unique customer requirements/rules and standards, Material Procurement and Delivery Schedule, Internal/external Kick-off meetings, Weekly Project Status Reports, Punch lists, As-Built/Closeout
Effectively and efficiently manage subcontractors/vendors
Developing and maintaining an integrated project schedule including tasks, durations, resources, milestones and all dependencies
Providing on time completion of all activities related to contract administration, contractual requirements, change control process, change orders, submittals, procurement, deliverables, and schedule.
Preparing and submitting weekly customer status reports.
Responsible for project procurement including identifying and communicating long-lead items, shipping status, and onsite delivery coordination. Additionally, developing and maintaining a material tracker for material that is ordered, staged, delivered, or installed.
Developing and adhering to the project Safety plan.
Ensuring the budget is properly tracked and managed utilizing budget tracking and job costing tools.
Ensuring that invoicing is completed on time
Scheduling and facilitating regularly cadenced project meetings required to coordinate work activities with team members, vendors, and customer’s management team.