Associate Project Manager, Construction

GForce Life Sciences; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A Fortune 500 Pharmaceutical Company seeks an Associate Project Manager to oversee engineering, design, and construction projects. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in architecture or engineering, along with 5 years of experience in project or construction management. Responsibilities include managing complex project budgets, monitoring project schedules, and maintaining relationships with stakeholders. The position mandates onsite work in Tarrytown, NY, 4 times a week, and offers a 12-month contract with extension opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5 years minimum experience in Construction Management/Project Management.
• Knowledge of Architectural and Engineering Planning and Design.
• Familiarity with Construction Administration and Facilities Management.

Responsibilities

• Reports project status, financial project controls regularly to supervisor(s) and department head.
• Performs project management for engineering, design, construction, renovation, and facilities related projects.
• Monitors design and construction activities to ensure compliance with corporate standards.
• Establishes and maintains highly complex project budgets and cash flow analyses.
• Identifies and addresses potential liabilities and risks.
• Develops, monitors, and maintains project schedules.
• Maintains client, consultant, contractor, and vendor relationships.
• Communicates highly complex ideas to executive leadership.
• Provides guidance in Facilities Project Management to less experienced colleagues.

Skills

Knowledge of Architectural and Engineering Planning and Design

Knowledge of Construction Administration

Knowledge of Infrastructure and Engineered Systems

Knowledge of Facilities Management

Proficiency in CAD

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architecture, Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

CAD

Job description

Our client, a Fortune 500 Pharmaceutical Company, has engaged GForce Life Sciences to provide an Associate Project Manager. Reporting to a Project Manager or higher, the Associate Project Manager (APM) provides both task-based assignments and, under supervision, supports limited project level management for capital projects and initiatives, from conceptualization through design, bidding, construction, commissioning, and close out. The Associate Project Manager shall effectively complete all assigned project assignments, take direction from supervisor(s) on soft projects and department initiatives associated with the engineering, design, and construction department goals. Using project management tools and techniques, the Associate Project Manager shall coordinate project scope, schedule and budget requirements with the Planning and Operations departments, design consultants and Contractors.

With guidance and direction from supervisors, the Associate Project Manager will lead projects of diverse scope requiring an understanding of current business trends, construction techniques, innovative project delivery methods, thorough knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, core, and shell construction as well as rigor in compliance, and the highest standard of care. A self-starting, achievement-oriented focus that fosters a productive team environment while driving projects to successful completion is essential.

Duties / Expectations of Role

• Reports project status, financial project controls regularly to supervisor(s) and department head.
• Performs project management for engineering, design, construction, renovation, and facilities related projects.
• Monitors design and construction activities to ensure that all phases of work are done in accordance with corporate standards and contractual agreements that are compliant to schedule and budget requirements.
• Establishes and maintains highly complex project budgets, cash flow analyses, and cost estimates, as well as reviews purchase orders, change orders, and invoices with significant impact on the success of company operations.
• Identifies and addresses areas of concern regarding potential liabilities and risks.
• Develops, monitors, and maintains project schedules. Ensures that project objectives with regard to time are met.
• Maintains client, consultant, contractor, and vendor relationships. Manages conflict resolution.
• Communicates highly complex ideas, anticipates potential objections, and persuades others, often at executive leadership levels, to adopt a different point of view.
• Evaluates, develops, and selects standards, tools, and knowledge requirements for Facilities Project Management skills and career development. Provides guidance, direction, and instruction in Facilities Project Management to less experienced team members and colleagues.

Mandatory Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, Engineering or Construction Management preffered
• Knowledge of Architectural and Engineering Planning and Design
• Knowledge of Construction Administration
• Knowledge of Infrastructure and Engineered Systems
• Knowledge of Facilities Management
• Proficiency in CAD is a plus
• 5 years minimum experience in Construction Management/Project Management

Term & Start

• 12 Month Contract with the opportunity to extend
• onsite in Tarrytown, NY 4x per week