Assistant Project Manager

The Assistant Project Manager (APM) will assist project managers on a variety of projects of varying complexity and manage smaller, less complex projects independently. This role involves coordinating and acting as a liaison among clients, subcontractors, vendors, and other stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. The APM will manage transmission and distribution projects, ensuring effective communication, deadline management, and customer service.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assist global practice and engineering disciplines with overall efforts for Design-only and/or EPC projects.
• Assist the Project Management team in administering request for proposal (RFP) package development, bid and selection processes, and developing 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, 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 setup and closeout within the accounting system, and field progress tracking.
• Develop internal and external reports, including project budgeting, cost reports, project cash flow forecasts, and project status reports to all stakeholders.
• Participate in internal and external project risk reviews and consult with the Legal Department as required.
• Close out contract and project documentation.
• Adhere to safety programs, trainings, and policies, promoting and managing the Safety & Health performance of project team members and subcontractors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

• 3+ years of recent experience in assistant project management or project management on projects in the range of $1M or more, not exceeding 5 years of experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Primavera P6 for scheduling.
• Experience in electrical, transmission, and distribution projects.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field from an accredited program with 5 years of applicable experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding work environment and work overtime on short notice.
• High proficiency in using Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-discipline project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues and accomplish objectives.
• Experience with change management software is preferred.

The position is onsite, contributing to a dynamic and challenging work environment with a program portfolio worth $2 billion. The company offers an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented atmosphere.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $60.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Bloomington,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 28, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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