Associate Project Manager

Position: Associate Construction Project Manager

Location: St. louis, MO

Job : 302

# of Openings: 1

Associate Project Manager

This corporate office-based role is a key player in the coordination and management of O&M projects over the threshold of $10,000.00. It focuses on creating checks and balances, seeking bids and procuring vendors for the projects.

Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

• Forecasting and Capital Planning Monitoring through ESRI and Jedox
• Ensure all capital expenditures are being allocated to appropriate assets via Elements
• Administer Construction Schedule, both Special Projects and O&M Projects
• Look for opportunities to package work to improve pricing/value, or move scope to/from Special Projects
• Continuing to seek vendors, build relationships, and expand our network
• Continue to build and administer database of asset codes with applicable support of vendors, suppliers, etc in all CSWR markets. Manage temp services as needed for data entry
• Coordinate pre bid Scope of Work meeting with RMs and Operation Partners
• Manage creation of MSAs (Master Service Agreements)
• Solicit proposals for work
• Hype the market, memorialize all communication accordingly i.e. ensure CSWR performs adequate due diligence to ensure we receive the fair market value for services
• Create and Administer VIR (volume incentive rebate) programs
• Analyze and evaluate i.e. create bid leveling / bid tabulation process, present to regional Construction Manager, RM and Operations
• Award the work (create POs) in Net Suite
• Communicate award with all participating vendors thanking them for time, giving feedback and discussing next opportunity
• Ensure all upfront vendor requirements are in place before vendor starts work. Example signed contract, vendor list, SOV, bond information, I-9s, W-2, COIs, Safety Program (or adoption of ours), MSDS sheets, submittals, etc.
• Update ESRI and Elements continuously with status and required asset tracking both with physical equipment, costs and official documentation and records
• Create and maintain Submittal Log
• Assist Regional Construction Managers in their processing of all assets and corresponding documents (for example as-builts, O&Ms and warranties) in Elements
• Develop and manage a check cutting compliance program with accounting, example lien waivers (including 2 nd tier). Process all invoices
• All other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management or a similar discipline
• Project Management certification is a plus
• 3+ years’ experience
• Advanced skills in all aspects of Microsoft Office