Project Manager Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

One Tech Engineering is searching for a Project Manager Assistant for a position located in Brentwood or Chattanooga, Tennessee. The Project Manager Assistant will assist project managers on a variety of projects of varying complexity, and/or will manage some smaller and less complex projects on their own.

The candidate must be a US Citizen or a green card holder, the position is not eligible for sponsorship. The candidate should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related degree from accredited program and a minimum of 5 years of applicable experience.

Local candidates preferred or open to relocation. This is not a remote position.

Project Manager Assistant 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 the company’s 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.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Requirements of the Project Manager Assistant:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related degree from an accredited program and a minimum of 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.
• Experienced Primavera Contract Manager or similar change management software is preferred.