Assistant Project Manager in Electric Grid

1 week ago

Warrenville, United States Sargent & Lundy Full time

Description:
This position allows for a hybrid work schedule with a mix of work spent in office and working remote from home.

This position will interface with project team leadership and stakeholders to coordinate project management functions throughout the project lifecycle in support of Electric Grid Infrastructure scopes of work. The role will provide an opportunity to understand and develop solutions to meet Project Management needs and Client requirements for the successful execution of projects. Using a variety of industry and proprietary software tools, and under the direction of project leadership, you will perform the following tasks:

- Understand S&L and client procedures and processes, and ensure project team deliverables are in compliance.
Implement project controls and project management tools and methodology.
Assemble supporting data and documentation in response to project team and client requests.
Create workflows, processes, flowcharts, and procedures
- Support contract processing and new project setup.
- Develop and compile periodic project reporting to support project monitoring and decision making.
Compile and coordinate the preparation of invoice packages.
Process Subcontractor Purchase Orders with procurement department.
- Work with project controls department to maintain budgets, update accruals, and forecast cashflow.
Prepare, maintain, and track Change Order Logs and RFI Logs.
Help prepare and compile proposals, org charts, and PowerPoint presentations
Coordinate with project management to organize, report and present project financials, schedule status, risks and mitigation plans, contract backlogs, project status, and staffing plans.
Provide training and supervise administrative assistants
- There is the potential for you to travel to client offices, as required.

Qualifications:
**We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.**

Essential skills and experience:

- Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work and work under pressure to meet deadlines
- Computer Skills: Working knowledge in MS Office tools, with emphasis on the advanced use of MS Excel in creating and maintaining detailed, interactive spreadsheets, workbooks, and databases
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to interact and multitask with project team members, clients, and vendors of varying position levels
- Motivation: Eager to cultivate program and project knowledge to make a valuable impact to the PMO team operation. Willing to engage with others to understand PMO team and client needs.
- Detail-Oriented: Committed to deliver high quality, accurate deliverables with attention to detail

Valued but not required skills and experience:

- Related engineering internship, co-op, or work experience, which includes project controls, project planning, project scheduling, and earned value performance, preferably within the power industry
- Familiarity with scheduling software, preferably Primavera P6
- Familiarity with finance and accounting systems
- PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Sargent & Lundy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by law.

Award Winning Compensation & Benefits:
At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

**Health & Wellness**

**Financial Benefits**

**Work-Life Balance**
- Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
- Life & Accident Insurance
- Disability Coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Back-Up Daycare
- FSA & HSA
- 401(k)
- Pre-Tax Commuter Account
- Merit Scholarship Program
- Employee Discount Program
- Corporate Charitable Giving Program
- Tuition Assistance
- First Professional Licensure Bonus
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Bereavement Leave
- Flexible Work Arrangements

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