Summary

- The incumbent in this position provides support to the Project Manager throughout the complete project life cycle by preparing and maintaining key project data to facilitate decision making. This includes resolving issues and allowing for uninterrupted and timely execution of the assigned projects. The Assistant Project Manager can be directly responsible for small scope or limited complexity type of projects. The incumbent must have the potential to lead in a team environment. Responsibilities Assist Project Managers in the execution of projects.

Support Coordination of assigned project activities from handover through final acceptance.

Assist Project Managers with contractual requirements and ensuring contract-compliant execution. Support preparation of project handbooks and project plans.

Active involvement in Engineering, Sourcing, Manufacturing, and Installation phases of the project to ensure timely completion of activities.

Monitor and control all operations to ensure adherence to the project plan and manage variances as necessary.

Support and facilitate identification of changes and claim management with customers, subcontractors, suppliers.

Coordinate with Project Controls and other project leaders to establish priorities for scheduling issues.

Facilitate decisions that involve multiple functions including costs, schedule, and priorities.

Serve as local project management contact for customer, subcontractors, suppliers, and site personnel when primary project manager is not available or as assigned.

Take ownership of assigned Project documentation released for the project.

Contribute to short and long-term objectives of the Company for process improvement and standardization. Qualifications BS in Engineering, or discipline equivalent experiences in manufacturing, engineering, purchasing, and master scheduling would be considered

Working knowledge of SAP, PDM, & Primavera systems

Scheduling and Project Cost Control skills

Working knowledge of heavy manufacturing processes, casting, forging, welding, machining and assembly

Expert in Microsoft Office

Excellent organizational and communication skills

Must have leadership skills Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the key actions of job. The employee is also required to talk and/or hear in an office setting (noise level is low). The employee is frequently required to stand and walk in an office environment from 4-8 hours. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; lift; stoop, or crouch.

The vision requirements: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception and adjust focus. *