Assistant Project Manager

Assistant Project Manager

Immediate need for a talented Assistant Project Manager. This is a 12+ months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Chattanooga, TN / Brentwood, TN (Onsite).

Job Diva ID: 26-15375 Pay Range: $50 - $54/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage contractors' submittals, requests for information, supplemental design instructions, and site drawing logs.
• Verify contractor compliance including: quality, safety, 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 our safety programs, trainings, and policies, as well as promote and manage the Safety & Health performance of project team members and subcontractors.
• Performs other duties as assigned and complies with all policies and standards.

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

• Must Have Skills: Minimum 5 years of applicable project management experience supporting engineering, construction, energy infrastructure, electric utility, pipelines or other grid infrastructure projects.
• Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related degree from ABET Accredited.
• Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related degree from accredited program and minimum 5 years of applicable experience is required.
• 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.
• Experience Primavera Contract Manager or similar change management software is preferred.

Our client is a leading Construction industry, and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.