Assistant Project Manager - Permian Basin

Saulsbury; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Saulsbury is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support and manage stages of industrial construction projects at the Permian Basin site. You will oversee procurement, scheduling, budgeting and information flow from the Project Manager to the project team.

The role requires strong communication, team leadership and problem-solving skills, plus a BS/BA in a related field and at least four years of experience.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management.
• 4+ years in industrial construction.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Participate in project design meetings and suggest improvements.
• Assist with procurement, take-offs, RFQs, materials orders, and on-site delivery.
• Develop technical queries and RFIs to support engineering solutions.
• Plan team goals, schedules and information flow.
• Supervise projects and coordinate team members to keep workflow on track.
• Prepare proposals, memos, meeting minutes and emails.
• Monitor expenses and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Provide technical support and resolve discrepancies for stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

English proficiency

Team leadership

Organizational skills

MS Word

MS Excel

Budgeting

Project coordination

Time management

Education

BS/BA in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Project management tools

Job description

Location

Permian Basin / Western Texas

Type

Full time – Project Site

General Information/Job Summary

Assistant Project Manager will support and manage certain stages of projects. They will oversee the various tasks involved in the implementation of a project, such as material requisitions and takeoffs, subcontractor selection, budgeting, scheduling, organizing, record-keeping and handling information flow from the Project Manager to the project team. Assistant project managers will monitor the overall progress and update the Project Manager regularly on departmental progress.

Responsibilities/Competencies

• Participate in project design meetings and propose improvements if necessary
• Assist with procurement process, inclusive of completing material take-offs, sending our RFQ’s, ordering materials, and ensuring materials arrive onsite timely
• Development of Technical queries, finding solutions and sending internal and external RFI’s to ensure engineering solutions get resolved to support construction
• Plan and manage team goals, project schedules and new information
• Supervise current projects and coordinate all team members to keep workflow on track
• Direct project correspondence by preparing and reviewing project proposals, memos, meeting minutes and emails
• Adhere to budget by monitoring expenses and implementing cost-saving measures
• Support on any other requested task related to the projects activities under scope or as requested by direct management.
• Acts as a technical resource for internal and external customers/contacts by providing answers to inquiries and coordinating responses; resolving problems and/or discrepancies which may involve research and data collection

Qualification & Skills

• Preferred to have BS/BA degree in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management, or previous experience in project coordination/management
• Minimum of four (4) years’ experience in industrial construction.
• Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Experience using computers for a variety of tasks.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills capable of maintaining strong relationships
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Team-management and leadership skills
• Documentation management and ability to use project management tools
• Attention to details even under pressure
• Time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines
• Knowledge of computer software with experience with MS Word, MS Excel, and other common business software
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting / standing at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to walk the property and laydown yards.
• Ability to carry up to 50 pounds.

Saulsbury is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status.