Assistant Project Manager

ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER

Roy Jorgensen Associates Inc. (Jorgensen) is a world leader in maintenance management. For nearly 65 years Jorgensen a privately held firm pioneered asset maintenance providing a diverse range of services on facility and highway infrastructure professional consulting projects and maintenance and management contracts. Our professionals are in the forefront as assets managers facility managers maintenance engineers specialty field technicians and solution providers. Jorgensen focuses on operations and maintenance of transportation and facility infrastructure assets. Our maintenance operations are comprised of professional engineers operations analysts field maintenance supervisors experienced maintenance technicians tradesmen certified quality inspectors all with a proficiency in developing and executing infrastructure maintenance contracts throughout the United States. Our systems approach to maintenance management is unparalleled in the industry. We know how to identify and implement innovative solutions for our clients toughest challenges.

As much as Jorgensen is committed to excellence in our operations and maintenance management services we are absolutely committed to the growth development and well-being of our people. At Jorgensen you will help manage facility and transportation assets that keep our roads infrastructure and public right-of-ways open and operating safely. Similarly Jorgensen is your opportunity to pursue your passion showcase and further develop your skills and launch a meaningful and rewarding career. Whether you are managing a multi-million dollar asset management contract delivering world-class maintenance repair services supervising roadway maintenance projects pursing and winning new business contracts or supporting Jorgensens expanding footprint you will be part of a dynamic fast-growing and innovating company committed to your success. Our environment is inclusive collaborative and thrives on the individuality of our very capable managers and people. We value diversity foster and reward creative exploration and strive to continually exceed client expectations.

Position summary

Roy Jorgensen Associates Inc. is currently seeking a full-time Assistant Project Manager to manage asset management operations on a comprehensive roadway maintenance project(s) in Georgia.This position will report to the Project Manager and requires performing a wide range of responsibilities on a new asset maintenance roadway services AM/O&M contract related to mechanical/civil engineering planning work scheduling/managing crews roadway repair analysis preparing project report submissions interfacing with government Clients and adherence to all applicable federal state and local regulations as well as Jorgensen Company policies and procedures. It is required to have a technical background in engineering (mechanical civil industrial) or construction management from an ABET-accredited university. The Assistant Project Manager (APM) supports the Project Manager in overall project delivery while providing leadership and coordination between office-based management and field operations. This role combines the technical and client-facing responsibilities of the PM with the operational oversight of the OM ensuring that project objectives are met on schedule within budget and in compliance with safety and quality standards. The APM works closely with the PM on planning scheduling budgeting and client relationships while also assisting the OM in supervising field activities coaching staff and reinforcing team culture.

The ideal candidate must have proven experience as a leader working in an ever-changing environment meticulous organizational skills adaptive and analytical problem-solving capabilities and abilities to effectively create functional teams. The position requires the candidate to work in a unique environment both in the office out on the project-site (among field crews) and within professional organized meetings. Successful candidates for this position have a drive to develop their careers create strong teams and can remain focused in rapidly changing environments.

Position Location

Mid-Atlantic Region: Brunswick GA

Work Environment

• Project Field (65%): Outside environment around highway/facility infrastructure
• Client Office (10%): Government-style professional offices within near proximity to project office
• Construction/Maintenance Offices (15%): Project office compatible with industry standard for construction field offices
• Divisional Project Sites (5%): Multiple sites through region and U.S.
• Remote/Home Office (5%): Occasional job duties performed remotely at residence

Corporate Culture

• Privately held family-owned and directly operated business
• Core values include humility hard-work team/family passion equality purpose
• Team-oriented with senior leadership engaged at all company levels
• Strong focus on mentorship training development and operational guidance
• De-centralized corporate structure with emphasis on independent regional management
• Flexible with home/work balance

Seniority Level

Entry level to Mid-Level

Responsibilities

• Maintenance engineering operations on roadway/tunnel assets repair and emergency operations
• Manage project office and field operations
• Supervising field project inspections with annual QA/QC assessments.
• Coordinate financial planning and project budget projections that will assist senior managers
• Track/report maintenance contract performance relative to plan contract and company targets
• Work with Senior/Regional/Project Managers to develop short-term and long-term project maintenance repair plans and technical support
• Perform analyses to improve field prosecution crew efficiency and maximize operational safety
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reporting packages for presentation to Client and Corporate operations centers
• Reviewing and approving plans payments and change orders for contracts.
• Offering technical support to other departments involved in the projects operations and maintenance.
• Assisting in the planning design and production of engineering drawings and calculations.
• Conducting data acquisition and analysis researching alternative design approaches and preparing reports and permit applications.
• Creating business cases to evaluate the best options for highway operations.
• Updating the GIS model as required.
• Providing necessary training to the Maintenance Team to enhance their responsibilities.
• Ensuring compliance with the O&M Measurement and Performance Tables.
• Assist the Project Manager with project planning scheduling budgeting and reporting.
• Act as a secondary client contact supporting the PM in communications reporting and relationship management.
• Oversee specific project components or work programs delegated by the PM ensuring alignment with project goals.
• Support the Operations Manager in supervising field operations including safety compliance staffing scheduling and QA/QC.
• Monitor project costs and progress identifying risks or variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Lead coordination between office and field teams ensuring clear communication of project goals production targets and expectations.
• Contribute to staff development through training coaching and performance feedback.
• Review documentation for accuracy and compliance including safety records production data and contract deliverables.
• Serve as acting project lead in the absence of the Project Manager with limited delegated authority.

Required Experience

• English language fluency written and verbal
• Highly efficient organizational skills in a multi-faceted long-term project environment
• Minimum 1-3 years experience with engineering project management or team leadership
• Ability to rapidly develop a competent understanding of technical roadway maintenance specifications
• Ability to lead direct and manage field maintenance crews and office staff
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills with demonstrated intellectual and analytical rigor
• Effective communicator at all professional levels and styles (verbal f2f messaging phone email etc.)
• Ability to manage project field emergencies 24/7
• Ability to analyze field accomplishment data and prepare reports statements and projections
• Working knowledge of short- and long-term contract budgeting and forecasting rolling budgets and revenue analysis

Preferred Experience

• Engineer Intern or PE certificate with reciprocity
• Bachelors Degree Engineering or Construction Management ABET accredited university
• Computer experience with ArcGIS PowerBI Tableau CAD and/or MicroStation is preferred.
• Familiarity with DOT contract operations
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Construction/Maintenance field operations professional experience
• Military/Veteran leadership experience
• Competent understanding of roadway maintenance and repair specifications
• Technical experience with earthworks landscaping road construction bridge maintenance stormwater drainage maintenance

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and College Engineering ABET-accredited Degree
• Competency of Microsoft Office 365 suite software
• Solid organizational planning
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Skill in establishing priorities and managing work loads
• Ability to perform multiple non-technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in the order to meet changing job conditions
• Perform advanced math skills including calculations using fractions percent and/ratios
• Read and understand technical manuals plans specifications
• Ability to write documents (English) following prescribed formats
• Understand multi-step written and oral instructions
• Self-starter who can work independently
• Dependable and highly organized with business and maturity discretion enthusiasm and positive attitude
• Ability to travel within State (up to 25%) and occasionally outside State

Industry

• Highway Maintenance
• Transportation
• Roadway Construction
• Bridge Construction
• Asset Maintenance
• Asset Management

Job Functions

• Project Management
• Estimating planning scheduling
• Tunnel O&M
• Contract Forecasting
• Field Leadership
• Client Communication
• Mechanical Civil or Industrial Engineering
• Operations