Assistant Project Manager

Description:

The Assistant Project Manager will learn project management methods and strategies, and become familiar with company systems, while performing various administrative assignments in support of a designated project or group of projects.  With supervisory direction, establish goals and accomplish assigned tasks within prescribed time frames and financial parameters.

 

Project Manager Duties Include:

• Participate in construction document analysis to develop clear and consistent interpretations.
• Become familiar with the materials, equipment, and components of the technical systems installed by Walker.
• Advise project management of potential problems, work interferences, schedule difficulties, and the like, as it relates to assigned duties.  Learn how Walker can to circumvent and/or resolve such problems.
• Compose and edit letters, memos, reports, and procedures as directed.
• Process day-to-day administrative items (i.e., expense reports, supply requisitions, RFI’s, submittals, shop drawings, procurement, quantity take-offs, etc.) per supervisor’s direction.
• Prepare special reports, studies, and statistical analysis per supervisor’s request.  May require research, development and/or interpretation of data with little supervision or instruction.
• Learn how to interpret project schedules, anticipate manpower requirements and measure subcontractor performance.
• Assist with the research and preparation of field change requests to resolve design issues.
• Participate in the continuous updating and accurate generation of as-built documents.
• Attend project coordination and owner/contractor/architect/engineer meetings as directed.
• Assume a proactive approach to career development.  Utilize available resources within Walker as well as request alternative instruction to learn how to become a successful project manager.
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction.
• Travel Requirements:  0 - 25% (may vary significantly among individuals in this position)

 

Position Skills & Requirements:

• HS Diploma or GED
• 4-yr electrical engineering or construction science degree (or commensurate levels of technical training and related construction experience)
• 0-2 years of construction and/or general business experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Outstanding organizational skills
• Excellent MS Office skills and ability/desire to learn new software systems
• Must obtain OSHA-30 certification within six (6) months from date of hire
• Must be courteous, professional, diplomatic, and highly motivated