Associate Project Manager (Construction)
Job Description/Responsibilities:
As an Associate Project Manager within our growing construction team, you will be responsible for developing task order proposals, supporting the management team in tracking task budgets, monitoring activity schedules, monitoring the on-site subcontractors, implementing product quality standards, and otherwise supporting the Project and Program Managers. You will assist in the management of technical and administrative staff on a wide variety of complex projects across the United States.
We seek high-potential individuals who can learn quickly, grow with the organization, and assume additional responsibility as the organization expands over the next several years. Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Ensuring project completion within budget/schedule and in conformance with specifications
- Monitor implementation of a comprehensive set of Energy Conservation Measures
- Reviewing contracts and subcontracts and managing subcontractors
- Monitoring project financials and reporting to the Project Manager
- Developing and maintaining design schedules for approval
- Resolving field-initiated questions with the technical design team
- Participating and attending design review meetings and recording meeting minutes and tracking action items
- Coordinating the development of project deliverables with all parties involved
- Participating in building and maintaining a positive client relationship
- Ensure subcontractor compliance with safety standards, codes, regulations
- Review monitoring and verification plans and protocols, commissioning protocols, and associated post-implementation operations & maintenance protocols
- Assist with business development responsibilities during development and implementation
Skills and Experience: Success in this position requires a dynamic individual with high aptitude, energy, and motivation, and an acute passion for managing sustainability projects. Critical requirements include:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred, specifically in engineering or construction management.
- 2+ years of relevant experience in construction project management or project engineering, technical degree may be considered in lieu of experience.
- Ability to work irregular hours during implementation
- Demonstrated ability to function in high performing, multi-disciplinary teams that provide reliable customer satisfaction
- Ability to anticipate challenges and proactively resolve them
- Experience and competency with Project Management Software (MS Project, Primavera, Procore,etc.)
- Proven aptitude along with strong writing and speaking skills
- Self-directed personality with a commitment to excellence
- A passion in the areas of energy efficiency, alternative energy, and sustainability
- Detail oriented and honed observation skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, creative problem-solving, and leadership skills
- Ability to anticipate and solve problems that are not fully defined or expected
- Willingness to travel 40-60% of the time or relocate
- OSHA-30 certification preferred
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Performance of the job responsibilities will require the ability to (1) use tools and operate equipment in the field, (2) ascend/descend both exterior and interior ladders/stairs, and (3) move safely around an area under construction. The employee must also be able to easily communicate with clients, stakeholders, and other employees and observe various pieces of equipment in the field. The employee must occasionally move and/or transport up to 75 pounds. Personal protection equipment and required safety training will be provided by the employer.