Assoc Project Manager

About the Role

The Associate Project Manager assists the Area Manager in support activities for projects/programs within an assigned Region or Division. The ideal candidate understands major business components and implications, leads by example in fostering trust and candor, maintains personal accountability, and communicates assertively and constructively. The role requires detail orientation, self-motivation, quick learning, and confidence in remote work setups.

Responsibilities

• Track basic job status and metrics, manage project flow from start to finish, schedule jobs, and coordinate work with field labor.
• Interact with customers for status updates, understand their requests, and work with internal/external teams to meet expectations.
• Develop timelines and financial forecast plans with team input.
• Facilitate team meetings and provide goal-oriented minutes.
• Provide detailed tracking notes, manage project documents, and complete paperwork (ordering materials, permits, invoicing, billing).
• Acquire technical knowledge to understand project scope, consult on negotiation strategies, and learn from similar projects.
• Ensure timely reporting and contract-related documents to management and stakeholders.
• Aid in aligning team goals, roles, protocols, and business relationships with high-performance requirements and company strategy.
• Ensure compliance with Project Management Methodology, safety, and quality management protocols.
• Recommend process enhancements.

Qualifications

• Some college, technical, or advanced education preferred, or equivalent work experience in construction or utility field.
• General office administrative experience and fluency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Moderately complex problem-solving skills.
• Team-oriented with ability to work independently.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This role may require significant time standing or walking on uneven ground, climbing ladders or working in high places, tight spaces, lifting up to 50 pounds, and working in all-weather conditions. Physical demands are overall demanding. The Company reserves the right to revise job duties or accommodate individuals with disabilities.