Position Summary
PMA has an immediate opening for an Assistant Project Manager. This full-time role supports a long-term multibillion-dollar capital expansion program. PMA provides program and project controls and project management support to this utility client.
The successful candidate will provide project/program controls and management and related technical support services as a vital member of a larger PMA team supporting the Capital Programs Department. Daily activities include attending meetings with clients, following up on action items, and producing work products and monthly reporting/dashboards.
Responsibilities include the following:
- Assist project managers in maintaining project schedules, total project cost estimates, and status reports.
- Assist in the development of project plans to achieve project outcomes.
- Work across the program to define and track actions.
- Assist with meeting management (invites, coordination, etc.) and recording key decisions and actions.
- Assist project owners in highlighting risks and documenting roadblocks.
- Monitor project schedule progress and actual expenditures vs. budget and identify developing problem areas.
- Assist project managers in updating and monitoring project information in project management controls systems and project information websites.
- Support the development of weekly/monthly cost and status reports for the project team as well as weekly senior level management reports.
Position Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
- 1-3 years of related experience in project planning and delivery is required.
- Exceptional ability to stay organized and handle multiple action items required.
- Proficiency in MS Office and MS Teams required.
- Working knowledge of schedule and PMIS systems or similar software preferred.
- Experience in project cost and schedule management is preferred.
- Experience in Net Zero, Resiliency, and Sustainability is preferred.
Additional Requirements
Physical: Standing or sitting for long periods; must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times and spend extended hours in front of a computer screen.
Cognitive: Problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills; computer and software skills; and ability to read and interpret text online or in printed form.
About PMA
At PMA, employee well-being is a daily priority. We offer a combination of workplace options that include a PMA office location; work-from-home; or a client site. Wherever we work, we openly share knowledge as we believe that collaboration with peers improves our work product and that pursuing subject matter expertise is a lifelong endeavor.
We are committed to a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We affirm and respect diverse backgrounds and opinions because we believe they yield the best solutions for our clients. We promote emotional intelligence and trust by nurturing these values within our new hires.
We encourage staff to develop rewarding, long-term careers at PMA, and we implement formal leadership development programs that help you attain your goals. At PMA, shared success is a core value. Every employee who contributes is recognized, celebrated, and rewarded. We look for self-driven candidates eager to assume responsibility and join a community of respect founded on collaboration and accountability, not titles. If you aim to transform the project management practice toward continuous improvement of project outcomes, the profession, and yourself, PMA looks forward to warmly welcoming you to our team.
We offer competitive pay and benefits, wellness programs for you and your family, and career development opportunities to advance your professional goals.
As a PMA professional, you will be empowered to make timely and effective decisions and significant daily contributions to complex facets of project delivery. Join a team that has achieved a world-class reputation in the construction industry and has been voted a “Best Place to Work.”
PMA offers competitive wages and comprehensive benefits, including medical, prescription, dental, vision, time off with pay, 401(k) with company match, life, disability, and professional development reimbursement for qualifying employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), disability, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. Qualified female and minority applicants are encouraged to apply.
EOE, including persons with disabilities and veterans.
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