Remote Junior Project Manager

Above Group•Ellicott City, MD

1d•$100,000 - $115,000•Remote

About The Position

Above Group is looking for a Junior Project Manager to support our Senior Project Managers in delivering AE and cross-discipline Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection (MEP/FP) projects. You will help keep assigned projects on scope, on schedule, and on budget, and be a dependable point of contact between clients, contractors, sub-consultants, and our internal design teams. Your work will directly reflect the quality and vision of our company standards. This is a growth role with real responsibility: you will manage approximately $0.5M–$1.5M in annual billings, contribute to proposals and business development, and help shape the standards and processes our project teams work by. We rely on junior project managers who work well independently and collaboratively, communicate clearly, and are committed to excellence in every aspect of their work.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, or a related field preferred
Minimum of 5-10 years of post-degree experience working for an MEP engineering firm or an AE firm
Professional Engineer (PE) license or Registered Architect (AIA)
Proficient in managing workflow for MEP/FP designers and engineers in the AEC industry
Knowledge of Revit and AutoCAD, and of applying WBS and EVM frameworks
Familiarity with applying PMI methodologies
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and Microsoft Project
Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills; able to edit design specifications and respond to RFIs using information from project documents
Strong work ethic; able to work independently/self-motivated, as well as in a collaborative team setting, highly organized, and detail oriented
Strong project management, strategic planning, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to multi-task
Strong time management with flexibility to adapt to changing schedules and duties
High levels of confidentiality, integrity, and dependability
U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent residency
Willingness to travel up to 20% for site visits and client meetings

Nice To Haves

PMI PMP certification, or actively pursuing it.

Responsibilities

Assist in managing scope, schedule, and budget for assigned projects, including coordination with external design sub-consultants and internal design teams; manage approximately $0.5M–$1.5M in annual billings
Interpret and contribute to Basis of Design documents, design criteria documents, reports, and other technical written documents
Maintain clear communication between clients, contractors, and senior project managers on all active projects
Conduct quality control reviews of drawings, specifications, and narratives under the guidance of senior staff, and identify and escalate any oversights for review and correction
Support business development, including project interviews, technical writing for proposals, and fee proposals, under the direction of senior staff
Assist with contract coordination for sub-consultants and support the approval and distribution process
Maintain project schedules and calendars with key design deadlines, and keep project records, job site visit logs, and timelines current
Ensure RFI and submittal response times meet or exceed company standards, and keep records of all communications and work items discussed with contractors
Maintain up-to-date documentation and records of applicable standards and codes, and support the development of and adherence to company-wide standards and processes
Submit your own timesheets on time and help monitor team compliance
Represent the company in marketing and networking activities, including industry events and conferences, as requested