Assistant Project Manager General

Pyramid Consulting, Inc; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 68,880 - 74,390; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (medical)

401(k) plan

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Pyramid Consulting, Inc is seeking an Assistant Project Manager General in Kansas City, MO for a 12+ month contract with potential for long-term engagement. This onsite role requires strong PM experience, engineering or construction background, and collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams.

The candidate will support project managers, handle documentation, track budgets, and participate in risk and contract management while ensuring safety and compliance across the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of project management experience in engineering/construction consulting or related infra projects.
• ABET-accredited bachelor’s degree or equivalent in engineering/construction management.
• Strong written and verbal communication and analytical problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers on projects of varying complexity and manage smaller projects independently.
• Coordinate with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and stakeholders while tracking documentation and budgets.
• Assist with RFP development, bid processes, and scope of work documents for downstream contracts.
• Manage submittals, RFIs, field directives, and schedule management; ensure safety and compliance.
• Contribute to project controls, cost reporting, scheduling, and project status reports to stakeholders.
• Close out contracts and project documentation; adhere to safety programs and company policies.

Skills

5+ years of PM experience

MS Office proficiency

Excellent communication

Overtime on short notice

Multi-discipline collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor's in Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Primavera Contract Manager

Job description

Immediate need for a talented Assistant Project Manager General. This is a 12+ months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Kansas City, MO (Onsite).

Job Diva ID: 26-22353

Pay Range: $50 to $54/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

Key Responsibilities:

• The Assistant Project Manager (APM) supports Project Managers on projects of varying complexity and may independently manage smaller projects.
• This role coordinates with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and stakeholders, while overseeing project documentation, tracking activities, managing databases, and ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Assist global practice and engineering disciplines with overall efforts for Design-only and/or EPC projects.
• Assist the Project Management team to administer request for proposal (RFP) package development, bid and selection process, and develop detailed scope of work documents for downstream contracts.
• Manage Contractors' submittals, requests for information, supplemental design instructions, and site drawing logs.
• Verify Contractor compliance including: quality, safety, environmental, environmental and material management programs.
• Execute contracts including: change order management/ field change directives, approval of invoices, and management of schedules.
• Assist with project controls efforts, including project cost reporting, scheduling, project work breakdown structure establishment, project set-up and closeout within the accounting system, and field progress tracking.
• Assist with the development of internal and external reports including, project budgeting, cost reports, project cash flow forecast, and project status reports to all stakeholders.
• Participate in internal and external project risk reviews and consult with Legal Department as required.
• Close out contract and project documentation.
• Adhere our client’s safety programs, trainings, and policies, as well as promote and manage the Safety & Health performance of project team members and subcontractors.
• Performs other duties as assigned and Complies with all policies and standards.

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

• Must Have Skills: Min 5 years of applicable project management experience supporting engineering & construction consulting, transmission & distribution/electric utility, pipelines and or other grid type infrastructure projects.
• Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related degree from ABET Accredited.
• Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related degree from accredited program and min 5 years of applicable experience is Required.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills, strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced, demanding work environment, ability to work overtime on short notice.
• High proficiency using Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others (Owner's, Contractors, Project Managers, Engineers and Designers) in a multi-discipline project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives.
• Experience Primavera Contract Manager or similar change management software is preferred.

Our client is a leading Construction industry, and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions.

Pyramid Consulting, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.