About This Role
Assisting project managers on a variety of complex projects is the primary focus of this role, with the opportunity to manage smaller, less complex projects independently. The Assistant Project Manager acts as a coordinator and liaison for clients, subcontractors, vendors, and other stakeholders, ensuring project goals are met within established timeframes and budgets.
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, 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
Requirements
- Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related degree from accredited program and 5 years of applicable experience
- 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
- Ability to work collaboratively with others (Owner's, 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
Nice to have:
- Experience Primavera Contract Manager or similar change management software
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