Assistant Project Manager

Assistant Project Manager

LOCATION: Portland

SALARY: DOE

JOB TYPE: Full Time

ABOUT THE JOB:

Essential Responsibilities:

The role of the Assistant Project Manager is to support the group's Project Managers and their projects. This role is fast-paced as these projects typically require a quick turnaround. This position is responsible for assisting with scheduling, planning, and project management on a variety of HVAC and plumbing systems for the group's projects. Coordinating with field employees to ensure projects are executed timely and safely. Responsible for maintaining a customer first attitude. Travel to local jobsites is required. This position is an entry point towards a Project Management career.

The Assistant Project Manager performs the following:

• Always demonstrate principles of Alliant safety program to ensure project safety is managed effectively, proactively and consistently
• Work with Project Managers to research, prepare, and present proposals to new and existing customers that will generate profitable results
• Assist with sales activity
• Assist Project Manager on all phases of a project
• Form in-depth partnerships with our customers and anticipate their needs
• Develop positive rapport with suppliers and field crews
• Provide timely and constructive communication with staff and customers regarding project status and concern throughout all phases
• Provide support to the construction staff under supervision of PM
• Review design and bid documents, helps evaluate bids
• Permit prep and submission
• Assist with preparation of submittals and closeout documents
• Prepare equipment requisitions with the purchasing department
• Review contracts, design drawings, specs, estimates and write change orders
• Monitors costs and project progress
• Assist with schedule and tracking of job progress
• Help write subcontracts, purchase orders, correspondence field questions, and job write-ups
• Visit jobsites regularly with Foreman and Project Managers to track progress of project
• Meet performance standards set by department manager
• Perform additional tasks as assigned

Requirements :

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience
• Industry and/or sales experience preferred
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships, both internally and externally
• Ability to handle multiple projects at the same time
• Ability to work independently or in a team atmosphere
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office products
• Possess strong verbal, written, analytical, negotiating, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to consistently set goals and meet deadlines
• Highly organized
• Self-motivated
• A valid driver's license and clean driving record are required
• Must have reliable transportation for site visits
• Ability to pass drug screening

Must be willing to work extended hour days when business needs demand.

Employee Benefits:

Alliant Systems presently provides coverage for:

• Medical and dental
• 401k retirement plan
• Holiday, vacation, and sick leave
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Employee and dependent Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program for employee and dependents
• Flexible spending program
• Transportation program

All non-union new hires must pass a drug test.

This job description is a general description of essential job functions. It is not intended as an employment contract nor is it intended to describe all duties someone in this position would perform. All employees of Alliant Systems are expected to perform tasks as assigned by supervisory / management personnel regardless of job title or routine job duties.

Alliant Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. Alliant Systems participates in E-Verify.