Junior Project Manager (00548)

PMA Consultants Careers

Job Location:

South Plainfield, NJ - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 80000 - 105843

Posted on: 4 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly organized and motivated Junior Project Manager to join our Operations this role you will support the project management process and assist with the planning execution and monitoring of operational projects. You will work closely with project managers cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure that projects are delivered on time within scope and within budget. Key responsibilities include coordinating project activities tracking progress preparing reports managing project documentation and assisting with problem-solving. Ideal candidates will have strong communication organizational and multitasking skills as well as a proactive approach to problem resolution

Organizational Responsibilities

Perform Site supervision of work being put in place by contractor(s) provide observation and reporting during construction and closeout phases.
Assist PMs with efforts to define and develop project scopes objectives and deliverables. Develop detailed project plans schedules and total project budgets.
Coordinate architect and engineering visits and call-outs for observed QA/QC concerns and inspections.
Observe and report QA/QC observations daily progress reporting manpower tracking change order monitoring issues identification and resolution.
Assist PM (or designee) with scheduling coordinating monitoring and invoicing of 3rd party testing agencies and sub consultants.
Interface with owners abutters and end users as necessary during construction to identify and coordinate potential or developing construction and safety-related issues.
Work in harmony with various levels of counterparts from general contractors consultants and sub-consultants and persons typically interacted with from design construction and municipal levels of project participants for project design and construction coordination.
Identify and administer appropriate internal risk mitigation quality control and health/safety plan compliance.
Assist with contract administration support & oversight of architects engineers subconsultants contractors subcontractors and others.
Assist in training oversight development and mentoring of junior-level staff.
Other duties as assigned

Position Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Engineering Construction Management Architecture or a related technical discipline required.
2 years of progressive project management experience in engineering design or construction.
Exposure to public infrastructure projects such as aviation transportation water or civic buildings is preferred.
Demonstrated ability to manage small projects or components of larger programs independently.
Proficient in MS Project Primavera P6 or other scheduling platforms.
Familiarity with project controls tools and techniques including budgeting and forecasting.
Strong knowledge of construction processes project lifecycle phases and delivery methods (DBB CMAR or Design-Build).
Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint).
Strong organizational analytical and communication skills.
PMP CCM or similar certification in progress or desired.
On-site presence is required several days per week.
Requires travel to local project sites weekly.

$80000 - $105843 a year

The salary range for this position is $80000 - $105843. A hired employee will be placed within this salary range based on a variety of legitimate business reasons including but not limited to the individuals scope of relevant experience and geographic location.

Additional Requirements

Physical: Standing or sitting for long periods; must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times and spend extended hours in front of a computer screen.

Cognitive: Problem-solving written and verbal communication skills; computer and software skills; and ability to read and interpret text online or in printed form.

About PMA

At PMA employee well-being is a daily priority. We offer a combination of workplace options that include a PMA office location; work-from-home; or a client site. Wherever we work we openly share knowledge as we believe that collaboration with peers improves our work product and that pursuing subject matter expertise is a lifelong endeavor.

We are committed to a culture of equity diversity and inclusion. We affirm and respect diverse backgrounds and opinions because we believe they yield the best solutions for our clients. We promote emotional intelligence and trust by nurturing these values within our new hires.

We encourage staff to develop rewarding long-term careers at PMA and we implement formal leadership development programs that help you attain your goals. At PMA shared success is a core value. Every employee who contributes is recognized celebrated and rewarded. We look for self-driven candidates eager to assume responsibility and join a community of respect founded on collaboration and accountability not titles. If you aim to transform the project management practice toward continuous improvement of project outcomes the profession and yourself PMA looks forward to warmly welcoming you to our team.

We offer competitive pay and benefits wellness programs for you and your family and career development opportunities to advance your professional goals.

As a PMA professional you will be empowered to make timely and effective decisions and significant daily contributions to complex facets of project delivery. Join a team that has achieved a world-class reputation in the construction industry and has been voted a Best Place to Work.

PMA offers competitive wages and comprehensive benefits including medical prescription dental vision time off with pay 401(k) with company match life disability and professional development reimbursement for qualifying employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex (including pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity or gender expression) disability national origin or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws regulations and ordinances. Qualified female and minority applicants are encouraged to apply.

EOE including persons with disabilities and veterans.

VEVRAA federal contractor.

Required Experience:

Junior IC

Position SummaryWe are seeking a highly organized and motivated Junior Project Manager to join our Operations this role you will support the project management process and assist with the planning execution and monitoring of operational projects. You will work closely with project managers cross-fu...