Job Title: Associate Project Manager
Location: Framingham,MA
Duration: 6 + months Contract
Our client has an opportunity for an Associate Project Manager who will work alongside project managers, lead engineers and account managers supporting various electric utility clients. We are currently seeking qualified applicants to provide Project Management Services related to distribution line engineering projects throughout the Northeastern United States.
As a valued team member, you can look forward to a fast paced, diverse work environment and flexible work hours/work arrangements, as well as managers who will encourage career development and growth opportunities, including:
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Leadership training
Formal Mentorship programs
Management opportunities
Learning & Development Resources
Primary Responsibilities
Assist project managers to manage various sized transmission line design projects for public-owned and investor-owned electric utilities
Accept responsibility for overall project performance and reporting
Ensure project costs, schedule and scope are managed, including the development of recovery plans with a focus on change management, to stay within approved limits
Communicate with clients, internal project teams, multiple engineering disciplines, functional leaders, subcontractors, and support personnel
Create and maintain resource loaded schedules
Coordinate with Engineering Leads to track and execute client deliverables
Assist with the preparation of bid documents, cost estimates and responses to Requests for Proposal
Complete monthly client invoicing, accruals, and accounts receivable within prescribed time frames
Qualifications:
2+ years of demonstrated experience in project management and/or project coordinating
Bachelor s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Finance or related discipline is required
Must be capable of planning, organizing, directing, and tracking technical efforts on assigned tasks
Must be capable of tracking cost and schedule status of assigned tasks
Ability to take direction from and discuss decisions with the direct supervisor, and to coordinate with project team members
Experience with MS Office Software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Must be able to interact with customer representatives in an effective manner
Candidates must work on site in the Framingham, MA office.
Preferred Qualifications:
Familiarity with electric power industry and knowledge of business issues associated with power delivery services
Ideal Candidates will have a desire to obtain PMP Certification
Experience with project management software (e.g., Workfront, MS Project or P6)
Experience working with/previous exposure to US electric utilities
Previous exposure to electrical and/or construction projects
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and/or financial management tools
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