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Assistant Project Manager General (Glen Allen, VA)

Glen Allen, VA 23060

Posted: 09/09/2024 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Project Management Job Number: 622160 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description

Description:
The Assistant Project Manager (APM) 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. This position will manage and act as a coordinator and project liaison to the client, subcontractors, vendors, and other stakeholders, throughout the project. The APM will maintain document control, manage databases and coordinate and track project activities and communications to ensure project goals are accomplished within the prescribed timeframe and budget parameters* 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 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:
* Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related degree from accredited program and 5 years of applicable experience. 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.
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Planet Forward and The Planet Group of Companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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Although this hasn't been an issue at The Planet Group, the staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at The Planet Group.