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Rising Edge Group · 16 hours ago

Assistant Project Manager

Newport Beach, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$85K/yr - $115K/yr

1+ years exp

Rising Edge Group is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to coordinate and accomplish project tasks alongside a Project Manager. The role involves managing project documentation, budget adherence, and effective communication with clients and stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.

Electrical DistributionElectronicsEnergy Management

Responsibilities

Support initial project set up once award and estimate handoff is complete. Ensure project team, budget, documentation, etc. is in place to allow for effective project kick-off

Be part of the project execution plan, critical risk path and milestones schedule for each assigned project. Advise on the allocation of resources to ensure timely completion of each milestone

Manage project changes via established change management procedures and ensure all changes. are properly communicated to the Client and project team

Maintain all project documentation including project execution plan, risk register, schedule, health and safety plan, quality plan and any REG mandatory project documentation

Report to the Project Manager all project expenditures and ensure adherence to the approved budget. Align man-hour projections on assigned projects

Manage and co-ordinate project material/equipment/subcontracts activities to ensure successful and timely delivery of project requirements

Ensure timely processing of accounts receivable and payable invoices to maintain cashflow

Maintain project reporting both to Client and internal stakeholders. Ensure effective communication between the Client, project team and project stakeholders. Under direction of the Project Manager, support project meetings including kick-offs, updates, change orders, recovery plans and lessons learned

Maintain reporting of safety and environmental requirements of each assigned project

Maintain reporting of quality and acceptance requirements of each assigned project

Identify project staffing requirements, including specialty consultants and subcontractors. Set clear expectations of project team members to ensure successful project delivery

Support the Project Manager in project close out and project post-mortems in order to identify areas for improvements; make recommendations based on findings

Other duties assigned by the Project Manager to support the safe and efficient execution of assigned projects

Qualification

Project Management ProfessionalMS ProjectPrimavera P6HardDollarViewPoint Construction SoftwareElectrical EngineeringAnalytical skillsProblem solvingTeam management

Required

Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Business or a related field required

At least 1 - 3 years' experience managing medium to large full cycle construction projects required

Valid class 5 driver's license with an acceptable driving record required

Preferred

Project Management Professional (PMP) designation or equivalent is preferred

Excellent problem solving and analytical skills and a demonstrated ability to manage a diverse team in a dynamic, dead-line oriented environment are an asset

Proficiency in MS Project, Primavera P6, HardDollar and ViewPoint Construction Software preferred