Associate Project Support

Hitachi Rail; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 77,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation

Training & Development

Job summary

Hitachi Rail is seeking an Associate Project Support in Baltimore, MD. The role involves handling project documentation, reporting, invoicing, and coordination for multiple projects, under the Project Manager.

A Bachelor’s Degree with PM certification or equivalent technical background is required, along with 0–3 years of PM experience. The position emphasizes administrative to strategic tasks, using Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Word.

Qualifications

• 0 to 3 years experience in a Project Management role.
• Ability to support many projects and PMs simultaneously.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Ensure prompt recording of project correspondence on Project SharePoint sites and tracking logs for correspondence to/from clients and to/from subcontractors.
• Ensure prompt releases of submittals to the client following release from the project team.
• Preparation of customer monthly progress reports through data maintained by the Associate Project Support and the PM team.
• Support preparation of Monthly/Quarterly Project Review presentations in PowerPoint by the PM.
• Preparation of Project Progress Payment documentation and invoicing to the Project client.
• Support preparation of Variation Orders for the Projects.
• Contribute to the maintenance of the Project Management Plan.
• Support the Project Manager for any other specific task as appropriate.

Skills

PM coordination

Multitask across projects

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree and PM Certification or Equivalent Technical Background

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Word

Job description

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Job Description

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Associate Project Support who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic. The position is based in Baltimore, Maryland.

• Ensure prompt recording of project correspondence on Project SharePoint sites and tracking logs for correspondence to/from clients and to/from subcontractors;
• Ensure prompt releases of submittals to the client following release from the project team;
• Preparation of customer monthly progress reports through data maintained by the Associate Project Support, as well as data provided by the Project team and PM;
• Support preparation of Monthly/Quarterly Project Review presentations in PowerPoint by the PM;
• Preparation of Project Progress Payment documentation and invoicing to the Project client;
• Support preparation of Variation Orders for the Projects;
• Contribute to the maintenance of the Project Management Plan;
• Support the Project Manager for any other specific task as appropriate.

Required Skills & Experience

• 0 to 3 years expertise in a Project Management role
• Ability to support many projects and Project Managers simultaneously
• Experience with Excel, Power Point, Sharepoint, Word

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree and PM Certification or Equivalent Technical Background

Languages

• Written and spoken English proficiency.

In accordance with the DOT’s FRA and FTA programs, Hitachi’s substance screening program tests pre-employment candidates and current employees, as required for safety-sensitive positions.

The salary range for this position is $77,000 - $116,000 per year. Final pay is determined by the candidate’s experience, skillset and ability level, internal equity and location.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Short- & Long-Term Disability, Life & Accident Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, a Retirement Savings Plan, and Paid Vacation. We also offer a number of Work/Life Programs such as Flextime and a variety of Training and Development opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals With Disabilities

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Hitachi, please send the nature of request and contact information to [email protected]. Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to.

Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at https://www.hitachirail.com/careers.

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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