Electrical Substation Assistant Project Manager - Salem, NJ

Company Description

At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.

We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – 47,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.

About Construction Management - AECOM Tishman

Since 1898, AECOM Tishman has managed the construction of some of the world’s most iconic buildings. We employ a diversified preconstruction and construction management staff of structural, mechanical, electrical, and civil engineers; architects; technology specialists; scheduling and cost control personnel; and construction estimators and accountants. We provide expert consultation and guidance in all phases of a building project, from master-planning, preconstruction options evaluation and decision-making, to design review, estimating, and scheduling, through procurement, construction and occupancy. AECOM Tishman’s staff manages all consultants and contractors on a project, representing client interests throughout the project cycle. In total, AECOM Tishman has built more than 900 million square feet – including the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere, One World Trade Center in New York.

Job Description

AECOM Tishman is seeking an Electrical Assistant Project Manager for our exciting civil engineering project at the New Jersey Wind Port, in Lower Alloways Creek Township, New Jersey. 

Job Description:

• Under moderate supervision assists the Project Management team with management administration on a moderate size and scope project, or a portion of a large size and scope project, following set guidelines for completion of tasks.Employee receives moderate to limited supervision working from objectives set by supervisor.
• Employee organizes and carries out most assignments in accordance with standard practices, instructions, or previous training. Employee handles some unusual situations independently.  
• May interface with design team.
• May work closely with BIM team and use modelling software.
• May interact with Superintendents to address project questions/issues.Assists with and monitors change orders
• May assist with regulatory compliance and financial reporting
• Review project costs and scheduling to ensure completion of project within budget and in conformance with contract.
• Work with document control systems, project management systems and other software or databases to keep information flow up-to-date and accurate
• Attend meetings and report on project tasks as needed
• May provide technical direction and guidance to subordinate managers, enforces company and project policies.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• BS Engineering, Business or similar curriculum and 2 years of electrical construction experience or AS and 4 years of relevant experience or HS/GED and 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Preferred requirements:

• Ability to read a substation single line diagram, strongly preferred.
• Ability to read a substation protection and control single line diagram, strongly preferred.
• Basic knowledge of substation equipment i.e., SF6 circuit breakers, gang operated disconnect switches, transformer (CT’s and PT’s), strongly preferred.
• Basic knowledge of industrial electrical equipment applications strongly preferred.
• Understanding of Ohm’s law and basic electrical theory.
• Ability to multi-task with strong attention to details and excellent follow through to ensure a successful project every time.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to present well and collaborate professionally with clients.
• Strong decision-making skills, ability to apply instruction and take initiative.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and courage to work outside comfort zone.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, team player with the ability to work through conflicts.
• Basic knowledge of estimating, construction, design, finance, and project management

Additional Information

• This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization now or in the future.
• This position is located in Salem County, NJ and is not hybrid nor remote.  You can find the loca