Assistant Project Manager

Assistant Project Manager

Job ID

130954

Job Type

Contract

Industry

Manufacturing

Location

Southfield, Michigan, United States

Talascend is currently seeking a Assistant Project Manager for a long term contract opportunity with our client in Southfield , Michigan.

Overview

This role will be focused on supporting a variety of EPC projects ranging amongst overhead transmission and air-insulated substations and switchyards.

Responsibilities

Support a variety of EPC projects.

Manage multiple stakeholders.

Self-start when project conditions change and lead the team to a solution.

Understand and follow the clients process and procedures for budget authorizations, budget management, scope awards, outage coordination, labor utilization.

Conduct design coordination and design constructability reviews.

Coordinate field construction and manage material, equipment and subcontractor RFPs, evaluation, onboarding and coordination.

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree in Construction, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field and 3 years relevant construction experience.

Degree in electrical engineering, civil engineering or construction management and 6-8 years of experience.

Requirements

Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Access).

Experience with document control, scheduling, cost control and project management software is preferred.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational skills.

Strong analytical and problem solving skills, and attention to detail.

Ability to handle large volumes of work and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

A basic understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

Must be able to meet the company's driving requirements.

Preferred Requirements

Multiple years of experience on construction project sites or executing program management in the industries of aviation, commercial, energy, government, manufacturing, oil & gas, process, transmission & distribution, transportation, or water.

Shift

Assignment to start July 2025 with a six-month commitment. Travel to project sites in the upper Midwest will be required.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.