What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Project Manager, Substation Engineering - REMOTE WORK position at Orbital Engineering, Inc.?
Working with our business partners to create, improve and sustain industry and infrastructure. Orbital Engineering has been driven by this core purpose for more than 50 years - energizing Orbital team members and helping our clients solve challenging and complex problems with innovative engineering, inspection, and construction solutions. Orbital team members are guided by the fundamental beliefs of building trusted relationships, personal accountability, innovation, and excellence in everything we do. Orbital is looking for others to join our team to continue activating our purpose and embrace our values.
Orbital is seeking an Assistant Project Manager with Electric Utility industry experience for a REMOTE WORK opportunity to join our Substation Project Management Team. The role will entail supporting various aspects of project management processes/activities through all stages, from project inception through closeout. Project types primarily include substation projects (greenfield, brownfield rebuilds/expansions, equipment replacements/upgrades, etc.). Opportunities to graduate to Project Manager will be presented as candidate earns experience and demonstrates proficiency in all facets of the role.
Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To
A commitment to excellence and hard work will be rewarded with a competitive salary, career advancement opportunities, and an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, 401(k), and supplemental insurance.
Orbital Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EEO/AA/M-F-V-D. Orbital Engineering, Inc. seeks diversity among its employees. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential job functions.
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Orbital is seeking an Assistant Project Manager with Electric Utility industry experience for a REMOTE WORK opportunity to join our Substation Project Management Team. The role will entail supporting various aspects of project management processes/activities through all stages, from project inception through closeout. Project types primarily include substation projects (greenfield, brownfield rebuilds/expansions, equipment replacements/upgrades, etc.). Opportunities to graduate to Project Manager will be presented as candidate earns experience and demonstrates proficiency in all facets of the role.
Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To
- 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 to 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.
- 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. Travel and lodging costs are reimbursable.
- 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.
A commitment to excellence and hard work will be rewarded with a competitive salary, career advancement opportunities, and an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, 401(k), and supplemental insurance.
Orbital Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EEO/AA/M-F-V-D. Orbital Engineering, Inc. seeks diversity among its employees. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential job functions.
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