Assistant Project Manager

Location:

TBD - determined based on location of assigned project

Employment Type:

Full-Time, In-person

Timing:
Immediate

At Gemma, the Assistant Project Manager role is rooted in safety, quality, and ethics. The position requires exceptional communication skills, an ability to build strong, cohesive teams, and a willingness to foster a work environment founded on creativity and entrepreneurial spirit. We are looking for someone who is committed to the construction industry and keeps safety, quality, cost and schedule at the forefront of everything they do.

The Assistant Project Manager works under the direction of the Project Manager, taking on selected responsibilities related to the engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning of a Power Plant facility. As directed, he or she assists in managing the EPC Contract, Owner relations, OEMs, EORs, and regulatory requirements, and supports integration with other project components including subcontractor, labor, landowner and community relations.

The Assistant Project Manager supports the resolution of commercial and contractual issues and assists in managing project budget, schedule, QA/QC, safety and reporting.

• Serve as the senior on-site, full-time company representative, capable of making informed decisions and communicating effectively with the Owner in the absence of the Project Manager.
• Maintain relationships with the Owner and Owner's representative throughout the project to ensure contractual obligations are satisfied and the project continues to move forward.
• Know and execute to the contract, ensuring the best interest of Gemma, including compiling monthly reports and leading project review meetings.
• Lead, manage and direct project teams through clear communication, coordination and follow-up to meet project goals, ensuring scope, schedule and budget are clearly defined and understood.
• Play an active role in subcontractor, vendor and labor negotiations, and coordinate subcontract management and timely procurement of field equipment, materials and subcontractors.
• Ensure adherence to safety, quality, environmental, health, permit and performance standards, including Gemma's QA/QC and EHS policies and procedures.
• Oversee construction activities, manage on-site personnel, and support schedule and budget through accurate forecasting in collaboration with Superintendents.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager on monthly financial updates, reporting, estimating support and lessons learned to enable continuous improvement.

The above job responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position. The above list is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management from a four-year college or university, or equivalent experience.
• Extensive knowledge and demonstrated experience with complex EPC projects, with the emphasis on simple and combined cycle thermal power plant projects.
• Proven track record (minimum 7 years) in delivering power projects with experience managing overall scope and budgets.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to negotiate suitable outcomes that mitigate project risks.
• Ability to identify potential delays in project plan, develop a plan to resolve potential delays and mitigate impacts to the overall project cost and schedule.
• Competent in the use of computer software applications used for project controls and administration, including Primavera, Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook.
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Comprehensive Nationwide Health and Welfare Benefits
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