Associate Project Manager

Ulteig

About The Position

Ulteig is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Associate Project Manager for Automation, Integration, and System Protection engineering/construction projects. In this role, you will manage small to medium projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. Qualified candidates must have exceptional leadership skills and possess the ability to successfully navigate complex and oftentimes multi-functional challenges associated with large projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, Business Administration or related field.
3-4 years of experience in project administration/management or a related role, preferably within an engineering or construction firm.
Proficient understanding of project management and project controls.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, Planview Adaptive Work).
Must have authorization to work permanently in the U.S.
Must be able to travel to the U.S. and Canada.

Nice To Haves

Microsoft Dynamics (Finance & Operations) experience preferred.
CAPM certification preferred, PMP or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead small-to-medium engineering projects from initiation through close-out for CAISO/DWR/Plant SCADA/Mission Critical/Water/Wastewater.
Manage all aspects of project execution, including scope, stakeholder management, schedule, budget, and quality, within CAISO/DWR/Plant SCADA/Mission Critical/ Water/Wastewater projects.
Lead internal and external project meetings, including progress reviews and problem-solving sessions.
Develop and implement project plans, including risk management and mitigation strategies.
Ensure that all project deliverables meet quality standards and client expectations.
Point person for contract negotiation and management.
Accountable for key project decision making.
Consistently produce results that meet goals, maintain high work standards, and understands the business environment and processes.
Serve as point of contact for clients, providing regular updates on project status and addressing any concerns, risks, and issues.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Work collaboratively with the Project Coordinators to ensure project schedules and costs are managed and tracked to plan.
Maintain customer focus to meet or exceed customer expectations and represent Ulteig in a professional and courteous manner.
Ensure that best practices and lessons learned are shared across projects and teams.
Strive for individual excellence by seeking challenges and self-development, demonstrating high levels of expertise, and showing commitment, self-confidence, and integrity.
Ensure that project timelines are maintained and milestones are met.
Monitor project progress and take corrective actions to keep projects on schedule, along with keeping the project plan up-to-date.
Monitor and control project budgets to prevent overspending.
Keep track of all financial transactions related to the project.
Monitor and control project costs.
Monitor ongoing project health and track key metrics.
Adhere to Ulteig governance policies and procedures for project success.
Demonstrates excellent leadership, verbal/written communications, time management, interpersonal, and organizational skills
Achieves results by problem solving, setting priorities, and organization
Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure that technical aspects of the project are properly managed.
Ensure that best practices are shared and implemented effectively across projects and teams.
Strive for individual excellence by seeking challenges and self-development, demonstrating high levels of expertise, and showing commitment, self-confidence, and integrity