Assistant Project Manager
Location: Chattanooga TN OR Nashville TN -Onsite
Duration: 12 Months
Travel: 20% to 35%

The Assistant Project Manager (APM) will assist project managers on a variety of projects of varying complexity, and/or will manage some smaller and less complex projects on their own. This position will manage and act as a coordinator and project liaison to the client, subcontractors,  vendors, and other stakeholders, throughout the project.

• The APM will maintain document control, manage databases and coordinate and track project activities and communications to ensure project goals are accomplished within the prescribed timeframe and budget parameters
• Assist global practice and engineering disciplines with overall efforts for Design-only and/or EPC projects.
• Assist the Project Management team to administer request for proposal (RFP) package development, bid and selection process, and develop detailed scope of work documents for downstream contracts.
• Manage Contractors' submittals, requests for information, supplemental design instructions, and site drawing logs.
• Verify Contractor compliance including: quality, safety, environmental, environmental and material management programs.
• Execute contracts including: change order management/ field change directives, approval of invoices, and management of schedules.
• Assist with project controls efforts, including project cost reporting, scheduling, project work breakdown structure establishment, project set-up and closeout within the accounting system, and field progress tracking.
• Assist with the development of internal and external reports including, project budgeting, cost reports, project cash flow forecast, and project status reports to all stakeholders.
• Participate in internal and external project risk reviews and consult with Legal Department as required.
• Close out contract and project documentation.
• Adhere to Clients safety programs, trainings, and policies, as well as promote and manage the Safety & Health performance of project team members and subcontractors.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related degree from accredited program and min 5 years of applicable experience is Required.(Make sure the school is accredited. Internship experience doesn't count for years of experience).
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills. 
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills. 
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced, demanding work environment, ability to work overtime on short notice 
• High proficiency using Microsoft Office. 
• Ability to work collaboratively with others (Owner's, Contractors, Project Managers, Engineers and Designers) in a multi-discipline project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives. 
• Experience Primavera Contract Manager or similar change management software is preferred.

The team is specifically looking for experience in T&D, Pipelines and other "grid?type" infrastructure.

They do NOT want to see backgrounds focused on:
Commercial buildings
Residential buildings
Information Technology

 

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 52.00/hr.