Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Orbital Engineering, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Project Manager with Electric Utility industry experience for a remote work opportunity to join their Substation Project Management Team. The role involves supporting various aspects of project management processes and activities throughout all stages of substation projects, with opportunities to advance to Project Manager as experience is gained.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate ability in daily task planning, strategic task planning, as well as understanding of determining priorities amongst multiple projects
- Willing to ask questions and seek training required to execute and supplement knowledge required to support Senior Project Management Staff and properly execute tasks
- Support Senior Project Management Staff as needed to drive project tasks
- Special tasks will occasionally be assigned in writing, but the Assistant Project Manager is expected to learn the regular responsibilities of the role and complete tasks in a timely manner as required based on project stage at his/her own discretion
- Individual should be self-motivated and willing to take responsibility for tasks assigned by Senior Support Staff
- Provide regular updates to Senior Project Management Staff regarding completed, ongoing, and upcoming tasks to ensure efforts between Senior Project Managers and Assistant Project Manager are aligned
- Assistant Project Manager will be expected to attend scheduled project meetings to maintain working knowledge of project status and gather information needed to complete required tasks
- Assistant Project Manager will support tasks ranging from monitoring schedule for adherence to managing material orders to completing regular project checklists to tracking project as-builts, and so on
- Assistant Project Manager must be willing and able to contribute to project goals/objectives in a group setting
- Assistant Project Manager will be expected to provide input to improve processes/procedures as appropriate to maximize efficiency and performance of the Project Management Team as a cohesive unit
- Will be expected to learn and use multiple software systems as Up to 10% travel may be required
- At all times, work with team members to ensure complete compliance with all safety procedures
- Report safety compliance issues and safety incidents to Orbital supervision
- Work with team member / crew supervision to stop unsafe activities
Skills
- Bachelor's Degree in a Related Field
- 0-3 Years of Project Management Experience
- Experience in Commercial / Industrial T&D or Experience in Management Preferred
- Must exhibit strong written and verbal communication capabilities
- Must be competent in basic computer programs (Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe)
- Must be competent in scheduling software (P6) and provide schedule updates as required
- Must be organized, self-motivated, coachable, and detail oriented
- Must be able to work well in a group setting and manage simultaneous tasks
- Must be willing to travel as needed
- Must possess a valid driver's license and personal vehicle to frequent construction sites
- Good Understanding of basic financial planning and forecasting
- Ability to make good judgment based on facts and data
- This position requires the ability to pass a post-offer drug (including marijuana) and alcohol test in compliance with Federal regulations and is also subject to random testing as a condition of continued employment
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- A 401(k)-retirement savings plan
- Supplemental insurance options
- Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
- Company-paid short-term disability coverage
- A generous paid time off program
Company Overview
- For 50 years, Orbital Engineering has provided the full-service Engineering, Risk Mitigation, and Project Delivery expertise of a large company with the flexibility, responsiveness, cost advantages, and personal attention of a local company. It was founded in 1969, and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is http://orbitalengr.com.
Company H1B Sponsorship
- Orbital Engineering, Inc. has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2023, 1 in 2022, 2 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.