Associate Project Manager

The Opportunity

Ulteig is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Associate Project Manager for the Power Lifeline Sector. In this role, you will manage small-to-medium size engineering and construction projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. This position must reside in the Mountain or Central time zone.

 

What You’ll Do

Project Management

• Lead small-to-medium engineering projects from initiation through close-out for the Power Lifeline Sector
• Manage all aspects of project execution, including scope, stakeholder management, schedule, budget, and quality
• Lead internal and external project meetings, including progress reviews and problem-solving sessions
• Develop and implement project plans, including risk management and mitigation strategies
• Ensure that all project deliverables meet quality standards and client expectations
• Ensure availability or seeks out adequate resources to support the project 
• Competent in analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations to support project scope, schedule and cost objectives 

Collaboration & Communication

• Function as the key project representative for clients, providing regular updates on project status and addressing any concerns. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Work collaboratively with the Project Management Team to ensure project schedules and costs are managed and tracked to plan
• Maintain customer focus to meet or exceed customer expectations and represent Ulteig in a professional and courteous manner

Schedule & Cost Planning

• Ensure that project timelines are maintained and milestones are met
• Monitor project progress and take corrective actions to keep projects on schedule, along with keeping the project plan up-to-date
• Monitor and control project budgets to prevent overspending
• Keep track of all financial transactions related to the project
• Monitor and control project costs

Project Reporting & Compliance

• Monitor ongoing project health and track key metrics
• Adhere to Ulteig governance policies and procedures for project success

Team Effectiveness

• Demonstrates excellent leadership, verbal/written communications, time management, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Achieves results by problem solving, setting priorities, and organization
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure that technical aspects of the project are properly managed
• Ensure that best practices are shared and implemented effectively across projects and teams
• Strive for individual excellence by seeking challenges and self-development, demonstrating high levels of expertise, and showing commitment, self-confidence, and integrity

 

What We Expect from You

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, Business Administration or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of experience in project administration/management or a related role in an engineering or construction environment, power industry experience preferred
• Basic engineering knowledge, with the ability to understand and support solution-oriented problem solving
• Proficient understanding of project management and project controls
• Microsoft Dynamics (Finance & Operations) experience preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and project management software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, Planview Adaptive Work). 
• PE, PMP, CCM or equivalent certification a plus
• Must have authorization to work permanently in the US

 

As you consider applying for a position at Ulteig, we encourage you to think outside the box – because we do! You might not meet 100% of the skills listed in a description, but we are committed to hiring people with exceptional talent, ability and potential, and then creating an environment where they can become the best versions of themselves. We don’t want to miss out on the possibility of speaking with the next outstanding Ulteig team member, so please apply if you think this role is a great match for your unique skills and strengths. And, yes, relevant military experience is absolutely considered for transitioning service members.

 

What You Can Expect from Ulteig

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