Assistant Project Manager - Substation (Southeast Region)

Burns & McDonnell; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the engineering sector is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will support project managers across a variety of projects, ensuring that all activities are coordinated effectively and that project goals are met within budget and on schedule. Your strong communication and analytical skills will be vital as you liaise with clients, subcontractors, and stakeholders. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career in a fast-paced environment where your contributions will make a significant impact on project success. If you thrive in collaborative settings and are ready to take on new challenges, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field and 5 years of experience required.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist project managers with various tasks and manage smaller projects independently.
• Maintain document control and coordinate project activities to meet goals.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Ability to work in fast-paced environments

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS Project

PowerBI

Primavera Contract Manager

Job description

Description

Our Transmission & Distribution global practice is seeking an Assistant Project Manager (APM) to support our Southeast Region (Atlanta, Charlotte or Chattanooga). The 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.

Responsibilities

• 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, 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related degree from an 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.
• Experience with MS Project and PowerBI is preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others (Owners, 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 with 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/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Job Project Management

Primary Location US-GA-Atlanta

Other Locations US-TN-Chattanooga, US-NC-Charlotte

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 50% of the Time

Req ID: 250473

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-JNH #T&D N/A