Assistant Project Manager General

Creative Solutions Services, LLC; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 69,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (medical)

401(k) plan

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Creative Solutions Services, LLC is seeking an Assistant Project Manager General for a 12+ month contract in Kansas City, MO (onsite). The role provides support to Project Managers across diverse engineering and construction projects, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery.

Key duties include coordinating with clients and vendors, managing documentation and reports, and assisting with RFP development, cost tracking, and risk reviews.

Qualifications

• Must have 5+ years in project management for engineering/construction/utility sectors.
• ABET-accredited degree or equivalent in Engineering/Construction Management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong analytical skills.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments and work overtime as needed.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and project coordination tools.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers on varying complexity projects and manage smaller ones independently.
• Coordinate with clients, subcontractors, vendors and stakeholders; manage documentation and schedules.
• Assist with RFP package development, bid processes and scope-of-work documents.
• Oversee submittals, RFIs, change orders, and site drawing logs; ensure compliance and safety.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

MS Office proficiency

Education

ABET-accredited degree

Engineering/Construction Management degree

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.

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, colour, 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.