POSITION PURPOSE:

In office position. The Project Management Associate I position will support the Project Manager and Field Management team during all phases of industrial construction including; development, engineering, procurement, construction, startup, and commissioning.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES: Support the Project Manager and Field Management team in all aspects of industrial construction projects as directed by the Project Manager. Assist in the development of project budget, schedule, scope of work, and required documents. Work with internal engineering resources to establish equipment specifications to procure specialized industrial and manufacturing equipment, construction materials, and other third-party services. Work with internal and external engineering resources to review and compile drawing sets and specifications, generate bid packages, and coordinate the bid and award process for subcontractor labor and materials. Analyze and evaluate proposals and select or recommend vendors and subcontractors. Negotiate terms & conditions within a contractual framework with subcontractors under the direction of the Project Manager. Generate scope of work agreements (SWAs) to define the scope, schedule and terms for each subcontractor working at the project site. Communicate daily with the Field Management team to ensure they have the labor, materials, and equipment required to maximize field productivity. Provide daily management and coordination of subcontractors and vendors to aid in the successful and timely completion of construction projects. Support the Project Manager in managing project schedule and budget. Through recurring budget and schedule updates, identify and mitigate project risks pertaining to safety, quality, budget, and schedule. Utilize ERP system to create new projects, establish work breakdown structure, establish cost breakdown structure, create purchase orders, create budget revisions, and create change orders in a timely and accurate manner. Review vendor and subcontractor invoices and payment applications to ensure they are submitted in accordance with the terms of each applicable agreement. Prepare weekly and monthly reports to track project progress including man-hour tracking, key quantity tracking, and rental equipment tracking. Collaborate with multiple departments to ensure accurate and timely project deliverables. Assist Customer Service department with technical inquiries received from customers. Assist the warranty department in evaluating incoming warranty claims to determine if problem is covered under warranty and support Project Manager with execution of approved warranty projects. Ensure all project work is completed in accordance with the project specifications, schedule, and safety requirements. Education/Certification: High school diploma required Bachelor degree in Construction Science Management or Engineering preferred Required Knowledge & Experience: 1 - 3 years of construction experience preferred Microsoft Project experience preferred Skills/Abilities: Understand construction terminology and methods of construction Read and understand civil, structural, mechanical, and architectural drawings Read and understand piping and instrument diagrams (P&IDs) Understand basic procurement processes and procedures Possess excellent computer skills utilizing MS Office products

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION:

Must possess current, valid driver's license with no restrictions. Up to 20% travel required or as needed.