Associate Project Support

Location:

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Job ID:

R0049083

Date Posted:

2024-04-11

Company Name:

HITACHI RAIL STS USA, INC.

Profession (Job Category):

Other

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

Description:

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Associate Project Support  who thrives in a fast-paced environment.  The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic.  The position is based in Pittsburgh, PA.

About Us:

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organization to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

The Associate Project Support role is integral to the success of the project in that the position works closely with the Project Manager in administrative aspects of the project.

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The Associate Project Support will perform specific assigned activities supporting the Project Manager of the project. Examples are reported below:

• Ensure prompt recording of project correspondence on Project SharePoint sites and tracking logs for correspondence to/from clients and to/from subcontractors;

• Ensure prompt releases of submittals to the client following release from the project team;

• Preparation of customer monthly progress reports through data maintained by the Associate Project Support, as well as data provided by the Project team and PM;

• Support preparation of Monthly/Quarterly Project Review presentations in PowerPoint by the PM;

• Preparation of Project Progress Payment documentation and invoicing to the Project client;

• Support preparation of Variation Orders for the Projects;

• Contribute to the maintenance of the Project Management Plan;

• Support the Project Manager for any other specific task as appropriate.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 0 to 3 years expertise in a Project Management role
• Ability to support many projects and Project Managers simultaneously

Required Skills & Experience:

• Experience with Excel, Power Point, Sharepoint, Word

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree and PM Certification or Equivalent Technical

Languages:

• English Proficiency

In accordance with the DOT’s FRA and FTA programs, Hitachi’s substance screening program tests pre-employment candidates and current employees, as required for safety-sensitive positions.

Benefits 
 
Hitachi Rail employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Life & Accident Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, a Retirement Savings Plan, and Paid Vacation. We also offer a number of Work/Life Programs such as Flextime and a variety of Training and Development opportunities. 
 
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted. Join us at https://www.hitachirail.com/careers 
 
It is our commitment at Hitachi Rail to create a diverse environment and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. 

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