Assistant Project Manager I - (New Grad)

Quanta-Services; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401(k) Plan

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Health Coverage

Pet Insurance

EAP

Professional Development

Tuition Assistance

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Quanta Services is seeking an Assistant Project Manager I (APM I) in Scottsdale to support the Project Manager across development and execution phases. You will coordinate engineering, estimating, project controls, procurement and construction activities while helping prepare schedules, cost reviews and monthly reports.

Ideal candidates are self-starters with a Bachelor's degree in business, construction management or engineering, strong communication skills, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, construction science/management, engineering or equivalent field.
• Self-starter with ability to work independently and in a team.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates engineering, estimating, project controls, procurement and construction activities during development and execution phases.
• Assists PM in developing initial project schedules with cross-functional teams.
• Supports safety, QA/QC, and project close-out activities.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Communication skills

Self-starter

Independent work

Microsoft Office

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Scheduling software

Estimating software

Job description

About Us

QISG leverages Quanta’s comprehensive resources to deliver collaborative solutions for our partners' energy infrastructure needs. We use in-house talent, expertise and resources to plan, design, engineer, manage, conduct maintenance on and construct projects.

Our turnkey service capabilities provide our customers with efficiency, consistency, attention to detail and safe execution. The QISG team brings together Engineering, Safety, Quality, Material Procurement, QA/QC, Right-of-Way Acquisition, Scheduling, Environmental Planning, Permitting, Title and Land Management expertise that ensure outstanding results for our clients.

About this Role

The Assistant Project Manager I (APM I) will assist/support the Project Manager (PM) on project tasks as assigned, follow-up on deliverables, and review with the PM. This position will be responsible for the coordination of engineering, estimating, project controls, client presentations, procurement, and construction activities during the development and execution phase(s) of the project.Work assignments may include supporting multiple projects concurrently. While not otherwise involved in project-specific work, the APM I will support other project and proposal efforts, or may work with, or do rotations with the various operational support groups.

What You'll Do

• Coordinates engineering, estimating, project controls, procurement, and construction activities during the development and execution phase(s) of the project
• Assists PM in the development of the initial project schedule in conjunction with engineering, estimating, project controls, procurement, and construction management personnel
• Participates in value engineering and constructability reviews
• Works with procurement to develop subcontractor and vendor scopes of work and schedules exhibits to the contracts for review by PM before processing
• Works with the appropriate Safety personnel on all safety-related issues, including but not limited to, development and implementation of the project-specific safety plan, reporting of incidents, and supporting the investigation of incidents
• Assists the PM with project schedule and helps prepare monthly project review reports for the project management team and Senior Management
• Supports project by conducting financial reviews and closeouts on a monthly basis
• Assists with RFI submittals utilizing QISG’s document management system
• Provides feedback to improve Quality of all technical, commercial, and administrative deliverables for projects
• Assists in procurement of purchase orders and subcontract packages
• Monitors progress of overall design, procurement, and construction of the project
• Facilitates Project Close-Out and Warranty administration
• Performs post-construction cost review and reporting and participates in lessons learned
• Performs any other duties assigned by the PM, including acting as PM when PM is unavailable (when deemed qualified by PM/Operations Director)
• Adheres to internal standards, policies, and procedures

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in business, Construction Science/Management, Enigneering, or equivalent field and/or an sccredited apprenticeship; equivelent work experience, or combination of work and education, may be substituted
• Self-starter
• Ability to work well independently, as well as part of a team
• Strong problem evaluation/solving skills
• Understanding of the project design process for projects
• Understanding of integrated EPC process
• Understanding of construction means and methods
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with other team members
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office)
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Familiarity with estimating, scheduling, and project management software and processes

What You'll Get

• Competitive Compensation
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Comprehensive Health Coverage
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Discount Program

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.