Assistant Project Manager - Utility Construction - Western Pennsylvania

Job Title

Assistant Project Manager

Location:

Greater Pittsburgh Area

FLSA Classification

Exempt

Job Description:

Orbital is seeking an Assistant Project Manager in the field of Electric Utilities to join a Project Management Team based out of our Pittsburgh, PA location. The role will entail supporting various aspects of project management processes/activities through all stages, from project inception through closeout. Project types primarily include substation projects (greenfield, brownfield rebuilds/expansions, equipment replacements/upgrades, etc.) throughout Western Pennsylvania. Opportunities to graduate to Project Manager will be presented as candidate earns experience and demonstrates proficiency in all facets of the role.

This individual must reside in the greater Pittsburgh, PA area, as intermittent travel will be required for on-site project meetings Monday through Friday, as dictated by project schedules. Work from home capability will be dependent on candidate experience and candidate preference.

Experience with electrical transmission & distribution, substation, utilities, or similar industry experience is preferred.

Essential Functions

* At all times, work with team members to ensure complete compliance with all safety procedures ort safety compliance issues and safety incidents to Orbital supervision. Work with team member / crew supervision to stop unsafe activities.

* Support Senior Project Management Staff as needed to drive project tasks to completion. Special tasks will occasionally be assigned in writing, but the Assistant Project Manager is expected to learn the regular responsibilities of the role and complete tasks in a timely manner as required based on project stage at his/her own discretion. Individual should be self-motivated and willing to take responsibility for tasks assigned by Senior Support Staff

* Provide regular updates to Senior Project Management Staff regarding completed, ongoing, and upcoming tasks to ensure efforts between Senior Project Managers and Assistant Project Manager are aligned.

* Assistant Project Manager will be expected to attend regularly scheduled project meetings to maintain working knowledge of project status and gather information needed to complete required tasks. Assistant Project Manager will support tasks ranging from monitoring schedule for adherence to managing material orders to completing regular project checklists to tracking project as-builts, and so on.

* Assistant Project Manager will be expected to participate in on-site field walkdowns and must be willing and able to contribute to project goals/objectives in a group setting.

* Assistant Project Manager will be expected to provide input to improve processes/procedures as appropriate to maximize efficiency and performance of the Project Management Team as a cohesive unit.

* In general, occasionally climb ladders and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

* Demonstrate ability in daily task planning, strategic task planning, as well as understanding of determining priorities amongst multiple projects

* Willing to ask questions and seek training required to execute and supplement knowledge required to support Senior Project Management Staff and properly execute tasks

* Will be expected to learn and use multiple software systems as required

Other Duties

Please note that this job posting does not list all duties and responsibilities that are required of this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications:

* Bachelor's Degree in a Related Field

* 3-5 Years Project Management Experience

* Experience in Commercial / Industrial T&D or Experience in Management Preferred

* Must exhibit strong written and verbal communication capabilities.

* Must be competent in basic computer programs (Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe).

* Must be competent in scheduling software (P6) and provide schedule updates as required.

* Must be organized, self-motivated, coachable, and detail oriented.

* Must be able to work well in a group setting and manage simultaneous tasks.

* Must be willing to travel as needed. Travel and lodging costs are reimbursable.

* Must possess a valid driver's…