Associate Project Manager
The Associate Project Manager coordinates and directs technical, design, and construction activities under the direction of the project manager. The Associate Project Manager provides guidance and direction to the project design team for the efficient use and allocation of project resources. The Associate Project Manager requires advanced learning and exercises judgment because technical design alternatives are vast, and it is important to “optimize” each solution based on each application. The work involves intellectual evaluation of alternatives and is varied in character because of the variety of industries, clients, and projects we serve.
The Associate Project Manager is responsible for developing and maintaining project control tools and documents applicable to a given scope of service. The Associate Project Manager is responsible for reporting to the project manager the status of a project’s budget and schedule commitments. Should commitments be in jeopardy, the Associate Project Manager is responsible for developing and initiating recovery plans.
The Associate Project Manager is responsible for coordinating across disciplines the technical content of ITAC’s design packages.
Specific tasks typically include a leadership role with:
- Development and maintenance of project execution plans (scope, schedule, costs)
- Management and technical leadership of the inter-discipline review process
- Management and technical leadership coordinating the flow of information required by the project team
- Management and technical leadership of RFQ, RFI, and bidding processes
- Management and technical leadership with vendor documents (receipt, filing, etc.)
Required Traits, Skills, & Abilities
- People and communication skills (oral and written)
- Microsoft Office suite
- Eagerness to learn
The Associate Project Manager at times serves as the project manager for assigned projects. The Associate Project Manager at times fills a variety of project team roles as required by project schedule and staffing needs including the role of lead technical resource, scheduler, cost control, or construction coordinator.
EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, Chemical or Electrical Engineering - accredited engineering program OR
- Bachelor’s degree in Building Construction or Construction Management - accredited construction education program