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Assistant Project Manager

KDM ENGINEERING LLC
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/23/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

APM (Assistant Project Manager)

Job Summary :

The Assistant Project Manager will support the Project Manager by maintaining document control, database information, tracking project activities within project timelines, developing / managing schedules and facilitating team communication.

Responsibilities :

  • Gather all project information : schedules, data requests, assignments, and project meetings
  • Distribute all short interval and overall project schedules to project team
  • Monitor and evaluate project progress to create forecasts and status reports for clients
  • Modify project schedules based on variable constraints such as : customer need dates, priorities, resource availability, etc.
  • Coordinate and follow up with customers and subcontractors about specific projects and their status
  • Create and modify various documents using Microsoft Office and SharePoint
  • Communicate with Clients about any other issues that must be addressed with related information, and immediate corrective / preventative action plans as necessary
  • Review drawings and specifications to become familiar with project scope and identify long lead times and critical path items
  • Help problem solve issues and suggest ways to improve the project
  • Schedule and attend weekly project meetings as requested by PM and keep detailed meeting minutes for publishing to project team
  • Review documentation to become familiar with various work management programs
  • Generate accruals for clients based on services rendered and other expenses in coordination with the Project Manager
  • Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Job Qualifications :

  • 2-3 year project management experience
  • Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
  • Proficient or familiar with Primavera, P6, Power BI
  • Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and ability to prioritize tasks
  • Must have the ability to multi-task in a fast paced and deadline driven environment
  • Must always be able to maintain professionalism and a positive service attitude
  • Collaborative working style and team-player attitude
  • Able to work independently with little supervision
  • Additional Requirements :

  • Must be willing to comply with all pre-employment screening, including but not limited to, drug testing, reference verification, education and employment verification, and background screening
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
  • Possess a valid Driver’s License
  • Hybrid Work Schedule 3 days in office and 2 days from home
  • Why Choose KDM Engineering?

    Established in 2012 on a promise to alter the face of engineering, KDM Engineering has built a reputation of excellence in providing outstanding technical services, maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality assurance, and offering a truly inclusive work environment.

    Our clients and partners in the public and private sectors consistently recognize KDM for our responsiveness to their needs, budgets, and schedules. Our peers distinguished KDM with Edison Electric Institute's Diverse Supplier Award, Capital One and Women Presidents’ Organization’s (WPO) 50 Fastest Growing Women-Owned / Led Companies, and Chicago’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For annually for seven years.

    Our talented, experienced team delivers exceptional engineering designs, project management, and customer support services to each of our projects. Our enduring commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is unmatched in our industry. Because our team comes from different backgrounds, cultures, and experiences, we bring uniquely different and diverse perspectives to solving complex engineering problems.

    Top Reasons to Work for Us : ?

  • Challenging and Meaningful Work
  • Competitive Base Salary
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package
  • Company Paid Holidays
  • Great Work-Life Balance
  • Fun and Flexible Work Environment
  • Organization with People-First Mentality
  • Dynamic Leadership Team
  • A Culture that Values Your Input
  • Full List of Benefits & Perks :

  • Positive team environment
  • Competitive salaries
  • Flexible schedules
  • Growth opportunities
  • Training and professional development
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Life, long-term disability, and short-term disability insurances
  • Paid time-off.
  • Paid holidays.
  • Volunteer leave
  • Performance bonuses
  • Transit program
  • Parental and maternity leave
  • Supportive management
  • Culture engagement group
  • Professional development assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Quarterly team-building outings
  • Laidback office culture, including pool table, arcade games, and happy hour
  • Meditation space, nap room, and nursing mothers’ room
  • Equal Employment Opportunity : ?

    KDM Engineering strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.?

    Join us in re-engineering the future, together! kdmengineering.com Requirements :

    Preferred Job Qualifications :

  • Engineering degree required or commensurate experience
  • 2-3 year project management experience
  • Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
  • Proficient or familiar with Primavera, P6, Power BI
  • Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and ability to prioritize tasks
  • Must have the ability to multi-task in a fast paced and deadline driven environment
  • Must always be able to maintain professionalism and a positive service attitude
  • Collaborative working style and team-player attitude
  • Able to work independently with little supervision
  • Additional Requirements :

  • Must be willing to comply with all pre-employment screening, including but not limited to, drug testing, reference verification, education and employment verification, and background screening
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
  • Possess a valid Driver’s License
  • Hybrid Work Schedule 3 days in office and 2 days from home
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