Associate Project Manager (Entry Level)

About the Role

This position allows for a hybrid arrangement with a mix of work from home and in the office.

Key Responsibilities

• Understand S&L and client procedures and processes, and ensure project team deliverables are in compliance.
• Implement project controls and project management tools and methodology.
• Assemble supporting data and documentation in response to project team and client requests.
• Create workflows, processes, flowcharts, and procedures.
• Support contract processing and new project setup.
• Develop and compile periodic project reporting to support project monitoring and decision making.
• Compile and coordinate the preparation of invoice packages.
• Process Subcontractor Purchase Orders with procurement department.
• Work with project management and controls department to maintain budgets, update accruals, and forecast cash flow.
• Prepare, maintain, and track Change Order Logs and RFI Logs.
• Attend project walkdowns and regular site visits to interface with contractors and material vendors.
• Attend or run regular project stakeholder meetings and document minutes to disperse to the team.
• Help prepare and compile proposals, org charts, and PowerPoint presentations.
• Coordinate with project management to organize, report and present project financials, schedule status, risks and mitigation plans, contract backlogs, project status, and staffing plans.
• Provide training and supervise administrative assistants.
• Travel to client offices and project sites, as required.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• BS in Construction Management, Business, Engineering, or similar degree.
• Knowledge of field/site work sequencing including civil, structural, electrical, and other related trades in the power, heavy civil, or commercial construction industry.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Working knowledge in MS Office tools, with emphasis on the advanced use of MS Excel in creating and maintaining detailed, interactive spreadsheets, workbooks, and databases.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to interact and multitask with project team members, clients, and vendors of varying position levels.
• Eager to cultivate program and project knowledge to make a valuable impact to the PMO team operation; willing to engage with others to understand PMO team and client needs.
• Committed to deliver high quality, accurate deliverables with attention to detail.
• Comfortable with approximately 10-25% domestic travel.

Valued Skills & Experience

• 1+ years of construction or engineering internship, co-op, or work experience which includes project controls, project planning, project scheduling, and earned value performance, preferably within the power industry.
• Familiarity with scheduling software, preferably Primavera.
• Familiarity with finance and accounting systems.
• Engineering design experience is a plus.
• PMP Certification is a plus.
• Construction/field knowledge or experience is a plus.

Technology & Innovation

• Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to the role, such as data, automation, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools.

Compensation

• Compensation Range: $62,998 - $90,586
• The total compensation package includes base salary or hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Individuals may also be eligible to participate in a yearly discretionary bonus.