Assistant Project Manager

Insight Global; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 83,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the utilities industry is seeking a Project Management Assistant to streamline project management processes within a newly established PMO. The role involves supporting project managers with documentation, compliance checks, and managing project initiation and close-out tasks. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree, have at least 2 years of relevant experience, and be highly detail-oriented. This position offers a competitive hourly rate and a robust benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid sick leave

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience working in the utilities or telecom industry.
• Proven experience in a project management organization.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers with administrative tasks for distribution projects.
• Ensure compliance with project requirements and resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Document control

Process flows

Contract change requests

Managing multiple tasks

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Asset Suite 8

Corresponding ERP systems

Job description

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Duration: 12 months with potential extensions before hire.

Start Date: 6/16

Pay: $40-$50/hour

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Employees in this role will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one of

employment, including options for medical, dental, and vision insurance. Eligibility to enroll in

the 401(k) retirement plan begins after 90 days of employment. Additionally, employees in this

role will have access to paid sick leave and other paid time off benefits as required under the

applicable law of the worksite location.

Shift: M-F/8-5pm in office

Position Overview:

Our client is looking to stand up a Project Management Office (PMO) with the objective of creating a centralized department that establishes and maintains project management standards, processes, and best practices within an organization for electric distribution projects and operations. The primary goal is to ensure projects are executed efficiently, align with organizational objectives, and achieve desired outcomes.

We are seeking a highly skilled Project Management Assistant to support our client in the utilities industry. The Project Management Assistant team supports the Project Managers with administrative tasks related to distribution projects. This role requires a strong understanding of managing work in Asset Suite 8 such as: contract change requests, contract payment authorizations, and managing project initiation and close-out tasks. Follow up with vendors and project managers to ensure compliance and resolve discrepancies urgently. Ensure compliance with all project requirements and resolve any issues or concerns, and report on project deliverables.

Required Qualifications:

• Proven experience in a project management organization: specifically in contract change requests, document control, and payment authorizations.
• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 2 years of experience working in the utilities or telecom industry.
• Strong understanding of process flows, document control, and updating information in corresponding ERP systems.
• Proficiency in Asset Suite 8 including: change request orders and payment authorization.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and compliance

Pluses:

• Experience with project controls, scheduling, reviewing project financials
• Process mapping experience – detailing out workflows and processes
• Familiarity with diversity terms and commercial terms in contracts
• Background in field estimates and cost management

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management

• Industries

  Utilities

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