Associate Project ManagerThe Associate Project Manager assists the Area Manager in support activities for projects/programs within an assigned Region or Division. The ideal candidate understands major business components and implications and will lead by example in an environment that fosters trust and candor, will maintain personal accountability and will communicate assertively and constructively. Candidate should be a detail oriented and self-motivated, able to pick up new processes quickly and confident with remote work set-up and communication.Major Job Elements:Track basic job status and metrics and manage the flow of assigned projects from start to finish, scheduling jobs and coordinating work with field labor.Interact with customers for status updates for complete understanding of their requests, work with internal/external team members to ensure customer's expectations are met.Develop timelines and financial forecast plans with team input.Facilitate team meetings and provide goal oriented minutes.Provide detailed tracking notes, manage all pertinent project documents and complete all paperwork related to project including ordering of materials, permits, invoicing and billing.Acquire technical knowledge needed to understand project scope and consult with supervisor on negotiation strategies and for lessons learned on similar projects.Responsibilities:Be actively engaged in the running of the overall project life-cycle and provide timely reporting and contract related documents to management and stakeholders.Aid in ensuring that team goals, roles, protocols, and business relationships are consistent with high-performance requirements and congruent with the company's strategy.Ensure compliance with the established Project Management Methodology and uphold safety and quality management protocols.Make recommendations regarding improvements to process enhancements.Qualifications:Minimum Qualifications Some college, technical or advanced education preferred, or equivalent work experience within construction or utility field.General office administrative experience, along with fluency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word and Outlook).Strong communication and organizational skillsModerately complex problem-solving skillsTeam oriented with the ability to work independently.Physical Demands and Work Environment This position may require significant time standing or walking on uneven ground, possible climbing of ladders or being in high places, working in tight spaces, lifting up to 50 pounds, and, in general, being overall physically demanding.
It may also require work in an all-weather environment.