What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Project Manager position at Merritt?
Associate Project Manager
Job Summary:
The Assistant Project Manager will help to organize, manage, and plan complex projects for the organization’s research, development, and product implementation efforts.
The Assistant Project Manager will help to organize, manage, and plan complex projects for the organization’s research, development, and product implementation efforts.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- None
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Drive to complete an assigned project on time, to specifications, and with accuracy and efficiency.
- Outlines the tasks involved in the project and delegates accordingly.
- Conducts cost analysis, estimating expected costs for the project.
- Prepares and implements a budget based on estimates.
- Conducts risk assessments; reports identified risks to management; provides recommendations for mitigation of risk (including termination of the project if appropriate).
- Addresses questions, concerns, and/or complaints throughout the project.
- May act as a liaison between company, customers, and vendors.
- Communicates and collaborates with various departments and individuals throughout the organization.
- Ensures compliance with federal, state, local, industry, contractual, and company regulations, standards, specifications, and best practices.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
- Thorough understanding of or the ability to quickly learn about the project or product being developed.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in related field, which may include Construction Management, Business, or Engineering, preferred.
- At least two years of related experience required, in construction or related industry
- PMP, PgMP, CAPM, and/or comparable project management certifications are highly desirable.