Associate project manager Jobs in USA

Job Description

The Associate Project Manager will lead projects for the design, manufacturing, and construction of hydroelectric turbines for power plants. They will be the primary customer interface and lead the project team to achieving the project goals including safety, profitability, schedule, quality, and risk mitigation. The Associate Project Manager will also support the Project Management Office with coordinating project activities and facilitating communication across teams.

Accountabilities

• Project profitability throughout the project lifecycle.
• Primary point of contact for all correspondence to customers for all aspects of the project
• Ensures compliance and resolves any conflicts with contract requirements between customer and American Hydro
• Resolves problems concerning project performance and customer service
• Drives change control and coordinates the preparation of contract change proposals
• Negotiates with customers to resolve any commercial disputes
• Monitors project progress and when necessary, recommends corrective action to satisfy project schedule, budget, and quality commitments
• Leads cross functional teams to meet contract requirements
• Manages the invoicing with customers to maximize cash flow for the organization
• Satisfies ISO 9001 Quality System as it relates to these tasks
• Coordinates with project teams to manage project risks

Essential Functions Performed by the Position

• Continuous improvement
• On time delivery
• Budget control
• Risk management
• Serves as primary contractual and technical contact with customers after a contract has been awarded
• Oversees functional departments (i.e. engineering, operations, field services, supply chain, quality etc.) to determine whether they are meeting project requirements
• Handles internal and external performance problems to minimize non-conformance to contract specifications and maintain strong customer relations
• Resolve issues in a timely fashion
• Complete invoices in a timely manner
• Maintain overall safety on projects

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Detail oriented
• Microsoft Office
• Scheduling - Primavera P6
• Time management skills
• Risk management skills
• Organization skills
• Negotiation skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Ability to adapt to changes
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work in teams and independently
• Strong verbal and written skills

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree with two (2) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Licenses or Certifications Required

• CAPM

Environment and Working Conditions

• Normal office environment
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Travel Requirements (percent)

• Up to 10%

Additional Information

The benefits of joining our team

Because we seek to hire the best people, we work hard to provide benefits that make their lives better, so we offer a comprehensive benefit program which features:

• health coverage for you and your family through medical, dental and vision plans
• a 401(k) plan in with a generous company match
• financial protection through disability, life, and accidental death & dismemberment insurance plans
• tax advantages through flexible spending accounts that allow you to pay for specific health-care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars
• a generous paid time off program in which the benefits increase along with your tenure with the company

When you join our team, you do more than simply switch companies to progress your career. You become part of our family, a group of talented women and men who drive business success.

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Industrious Group and its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit and business need.