Facilities - Rail/Transit Assistant Project Manager

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson•Herndon, VA
•$93,000 - $145,000

About The Position

JMT is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,800 professionals providing multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. The Facilities - Rail/Transit Assistant Project Manager is a project team member who provides construction project oversight using general engineering and construction principles and practices to organize, coordinate, communicate, and execute assignments in support of client goals and objectives. The role ensures work is completed in accordance with contract documents, serves as a technical advisor to the Owner and other team members, and teaches and mentors less experienced engineers and team members. The position is responsible for assigned project scope, schedule, and budget. It involves planning, construction management oversight, schedule and cost management, quality assurance, coordination with clients and project teams, procurement support, management of consultants and staff, invoicing, and support for marketing proposals. The role also leads and manages team members through expectation-setting, goal-setting, feedback, one-on-one meetings, and coaching to support their growth and development. Compensation is $93,000–$145,000, commensurate with experience, education, and certifications. The stated range is a good-faith estimate and may vary based on the experience of the selected applicant.

Requirements

  • Strong skills in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills.
  • Strong work ethic and willingness to do what it takes to get the job done.

Responsibilities

  • Develop Project Management Plans (PMP) for assigned projects.
  • Provide construction management oversight during all phases of the project.
  • Create and maintain project schedules.
  • Prepare and update cost estimates.
  • Prepare and maintain project budgets.
  • Develop and implement project-specific QA programs.
  • Manage sub-consultants and technical resources.
  • Coordinate and interface with the client and project team.
  • Prepare bid packages and assist with contractor procurement.
  • Develop and coordinate project scopes.
  • Oversee and manage assigned staff.
  • Prepare, monitor, and update schedules and budgets.
  • Develop and prepare extra work order requests and open-end contract task proposals.
  • Review and approve contractor invoicing.
  • Prepare client invoices.
  • Participate in client presentations.
  • Coordinate and assist Section Heads, Office Managers, and Practice Leaders with marketing proposals.
  • Lead and manage team members by setting expectations and goals, providing feedback, holding one-on-one meetings, and coaching to support their growth and development.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.
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