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Assistant Project Manager /Project Manager (Atlanta, GA)

Atlanta, GA 30319

Posted: 01/14/2025 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Project Management Job Number: 627156 Country: United States Is job remote?: No

Job Description

Description:
Typical project types include:

The Assistant Project Manager / Project Manager will work on a cross-functional program team alongside other project managers and functional specialists. They will need to maintain professional relationships and clear communication with the Client, internal Program team, subcontractors, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders.

  • Electric Transmission and Distribution

  • Gas Transmission and Distribution

  • Generation / Supply Interconnection

  • Major customer connection

  • Communication networks and automation

  • The Project Manager will provide overall project management through development, execution, and closeout in both greenfield and brownfield locations.

  • This may include planning & scoping, siting & outreach, engineering, environmental & non-environmental permitting, real estate acquisition, procurement, contracting, construction and project controls.

  • Work closely with the Program Team to confirm scope and deliverables meet the Client’s requirements.

  • Clearly communicate risk and issues with the Program Manager, Project Team, and client; take prudent action to mitigate or respond.

  • Establish and execute project schedules to achieve Program goals.

  • Maintain detailed, accurate project cost forecasts and accruals.

  • Develop, implement, and improve project policies and standard procedures.
Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management or related degree from accredited program and 7 years applicable experience.

  • PMP or similar is a plus.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.

  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding work environment, ability to work overtime on short notice.

  • Excellent computer skills and proficiency using Microsoft Office

  • Ability to work collaboratively with others (owners, contractors, engineers, designers) in a multi-disciplined project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives.

  • Strong experience with document control, scheduling, cost control and project management software

  • If not local to southeast offices, field assignment may be required.

  • Expect up to 30% travel to site.

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