Assistant Project Manager

Assistant Project Manager

Location: Maitland, FL

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 12 months (strong intent to convert to permanent employee; typical conversion timeline: 10 12 months)
• Pay Rate: $50.00 $55.00 / Hour (USD)
• Travel Requirements: Travel approximately 1 day per week to project sites; travel is generally within the state and typically within a 2-hour radius.
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

The Assistant Project Manager (APM) will assist project managers on a variety of projects of varying complexity, and/or will manage some smaller and less complex projects on their own. This position will manage and act as a coordinator and project liaison to the client, subcontractors, vendors, and other stakeholders, throughout the project. The APM will maintain document control, manage databases and coordinate and track project activities and communications to ensure project goals are accomplished within the prescribed timeframe and budget parameters.

This role supports Electric Utilities projects, specifically within Transmission & Distribution (T&D) programs. T&D experience is NOT required the team will provide on-the-job training for T&D/utility-specific knowledge. Candidates from various construction industries are welcome, and the candidate will be deployed alongside experienced Project Managers. Projects span the full project lifecycle, including Planning, Design, Construction, and Closeout phases.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist global practice and engineering disciplines with overall efforts for Design-only and/or EPC projects.
• Assist the Project Management team to administer request for proposal (RFP) package development, bid and selection process, and develop detailed scope of work documents for downstream contracts.
• Manage Contractors' submittals, requests for information, supplemental design instructions, and site drawing logs.
• Verify Contractor compliance including: quality, safety, environmental, and material management programs.
• Execute contracts including: change order management/field change directives, approval of invoices, and management of schedules.
• Assist with project controls efforts, including project cost reporting, scheduling, project work breakdown structure establishment, project set-up and closeout within the accounting system, and field progress tracking.
• Assist with the development of internal and external reports including, project budgeting, cost reports, project cash flow forecast, and project status reports to all stakeholders.
• Participate in internal and external project risk reviews and consult with Legal Department as required.
• Close out contract and project documentation.
• Adhere to the company's safety programs, trainings, and policies, as well as promote and manage the Safety & Health performance of project team members and subcontractors.
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Strong Project Management experience/exposure
• Experience managing contracts
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills
• Comfortable in a client-facing role
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding work environment; ability to work overtime on short notice
• High proficiency using Microsoft Office
• Ability to work collaboratively with others (Owners, Contractors, Project Managers, Engineers, and Designers) in a multi-discipline project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives

Preferred Skills

• Utility or T&D (Transmission & Distribution) experience (not required)
• Construction industry background

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related degree from an accredited program Required

Required Experience

• 5 years of applicable experience required

Nice-to-Have Experience

• Utility or T&D experience (team will provide on-the-job training for T&D/utility-specific knowledge)
• Background in various construction industries

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Office-based role
• Travel approximately 1 day per week to project sites; generally within the state and typically within a 2-hour radius

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

Important Notes

• Interview Process: 30-minute virtual interview followed by a 1-hour onsite interview.

About the Client

This client is a leading infrastructure engineering and utilities firm a 100% employee-owned engineering, architecture, and construction organization that has been building critical infrastructure for more than 125 years. Headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, and operating from 75 offices across the country and internationally, the firm employs more than 14,500 employee-owners generating over $7.4 billion in annual revenue, serving sectors including energy, aviation, water, telecommunications, transportation, and healthcare. Every full-time employee is an owner through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), a structure that aligns professional incentives with company performance and has earned the organization a 4.2-star Glassdoor rating with 87% of employees recommending it as a workplace. Teams here span civil and structural engineers, architects, environmental scientists, construction managers, and program management professionals working on complex, consequential projects ranging from major airport expansions to large-scale energy infrastructure.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-11859

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