Assistant Project Manager - Mission Critical (Columbus)

About the role

Burns & McDonnell is a 100 percent employee-owned company of over 7,000 engineers, architects, construction professionals, scientists, consultants, and entrepreneurs. This opportunity is for high-performing individuals interested in growing their careers in mission-critical data center projects, a $17 billion industry. The Assistant Project Manager (APM) will assist project managers on a variety of Mission Critical projects of varying complexity and/or manage smaller, less complex projects independently.

Responsibilities

• Act as coordinator and project liaison to clients, subcontractors, vendors, and other stakeholders throughout the project.
• Maintain document control, manage databases, and coordinate and track project activities to ensure goals are met within prescribed timeframes and budget parameters.
• Assist global practices and engineering disciplines with Design-only and/or EPC projects.
• Administer Request For Proposal (RFP) package development, bid and selection processes, 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, 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.
• Develop internal and external reports, including project budgeting, cost reports, project cash flow forecasts, and project status reports for all stakeholders.
• Participate in internal and external project risk reviews and consult with the legal department as required.
• Close out contract and project documentation.
• Adhere to Burns & McDonnell’s safety programs, training, and policies, and promote and manage the safety and health performance of project team members and subcontractors.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related degree from an accredited program.
• 5 years of applicable experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding work environment and work overtime on short notice.
• High proficiency using Microsoft Office.
• Experience with Primavera Contract Manager or similar change management software is preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively with owners, contractors, project managers, engineers, and designers in a multi-discipline project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues.

Benefits

• Comprehensive insurance and disability coverage.
• Time off and wellness programs.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) for eligible employees.
• 401(k) retirement program.

This is a full-time position based in Columbus, OH, with up to 50% travel required.