Project Manager Assistant

About the role

This Project Management Assistant position provides support to Project Managers who oversee projects within the Electrical Transmission industry. This is a remote position, but candidates must reside in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia, or New Jersey. Occasional travel (up to 5% annually) may be required to support client and business needs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare project bid packages.
• Respond to bidder RFIs.
• Interface with bidder/contractor personnel.
• Attend job kickoff and walk down meetings.
• Assist in the development of project schedules using established software systems.
• Gather, organize and validate data for project financial forecasts.
• Input data into various programs and maintain various cost and forecasting reports.
• Assist in the development of cash flow/forecast plans/budgets using established software systems.
• Assess and report on project performance using established industry standards.
• Document and provide regular communication on project cost, schedule and risk status to project team members, stakeholders and public.
• Participate in project status meetings.
• Coordinate the execution of internal and field checklists.
• Assist with other project management support tasks as needed.

Required Qualifications

• High level of interpersonal skills.
• High level of organizational skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to efficiently multitask.
• Proficient in MS Suite of software.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Experience in the Construction Industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, project management or construction management from an accredited college or its equivalent in education and experience.
• Must hold US citizenship or Green Card.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with Primavera P6.
• Experience in the electrical transmission industry.