Assistant Project Manager - Program Management (Southeast Region)

Burns & McDonnell; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the Transmission & Distribution practice across the southeastern United States, including offices in Atlanta, Charlotte, Chattanooga and Nashville. The role involves coordinating with clients, subcontractors and other stakeholders on projects of varying complexity.

The successful candidate will assist with planning, estimation, scheduling, cost control and reporting, and may be assigned field work 30% of the time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management or related field and 5 years of experience.
• PMP or similar certification preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, multi-disciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Management Teams plan, execute and monitor projects through all stages.
• Manage contractors' submittals, RFIs, and field design directives.
• Verify contractor compliance for quality, safety and environmental programs.
• Execute contracts including change orders, invoices and schedule management.
• Assist with project controls, cost reporting, scheduling, and WBS setup.
• Develop internal and external reports on budget, cash flow and status.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Analytical skills

Collaboration

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Burns & McDonnell is proud to be the market leader in providing program management services to the utility industry.

Our Transmission & Distribution (T&D) global practice is seeking an Assistant Project Managers (APM) across the southeastern United States. This includes offices in Atlanta, Charlotte, Chattanooga and Nashville. However, field assignments may be throughout the U.S.

Typical Project Types Include

• Electric Transmission and Distribution.
• Gas Transmission and Distribution.
• Generation / Supply Interconnection.
• Major customer connection.
• Communication networks and automation.

The APM will assist project managers with project of varying complexity and/or manage less complex project scopes. They will coordinate with other project team functions, the client, subcontractors, and other stakeholders. The APM will support project & document control to ensure project goals are accomplished.

• Support Project Management Teams plan, execute and monitor projects through all stages, including siting, permitting, estimating, engineering, right-of-way acquisition, project controls, procurement, construction oversight, and closeout.
• 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.
• Close out contract and project documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management or related degree from accredited program and 5 years of applicable experience.
• PMP or similar is preferred.
• 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.
• Creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in anticipating and solving problems.
• Candidates should be willing to travel 30% or take project field assignments if necessary.

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

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job

Project Management

Primary Location

US-GA-Atlanta

Other Locations

US-TN-Chattanooga, US-NC-Charlotte, US-TN-Nashville

Schedule

Full-time

Travel

Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID

264940

Job Hire Type

Experienced #T&D N/A