Assistant Project Manager - Mission Critical - (Dallas/Fort Worth)

Burns & McDonnell; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support project managers on a range of projects and to manage smaller projects independently when needed. You will coordinate with clients, subcontractors, and vendors, maintain document control, and track activities to meet schedule and budget targets.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management and at least 5 years of relevant experience, strong communication, and proficiency with MS Office;

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related degree.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced, demanding work environment, willing to work overtime on short notice.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with Primavera Contract Manager or similar change management software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist project managers on projects of varying complexity or manage smaller projects.
• Coordinate and liaison with client, subcontractors, vendors and stakeholders.
• Maintain document control and manage project databases.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Overtime flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Primavera Contract Manager

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

The Assistant Project Manager (APM) will assist project managers on a variety of projects of varying complexity, and/or will manage some smaller and less complex projects on their own. This position will manage and act as a coordinator and project liaison to the client, subcontractors, vendors, and other stakeholders, throughout the project. The APM will maintain document control, manage databases and coordinate and track project activities and communications to ensure project goals are accomplished within the prescribed timeframe and budget parameters.

• 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 to Burns & McDonnell'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.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related degree from accredited program and 5 years of applicable experience 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.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Engineering

Primary Location US-TX-Dallas

Other Locations US-TX-Fort Worth

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time