Assistant Project Manager - Construction Management

Chicago, IL, United States

Founded in 1912, STV is a leading national infrastructure-focused professional services firm, providing engineering, architectural, planning, environmental, program management and construction management services for transportation systems, buildings, water, energy and other facilities. Headquartered in New York City, the company has more than 55 offices across North America. The firm is ranked 37th in Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms survey and is 11th in its transportation category. In 2022, STV signed the Equity in Infrastructure Project (EIP) Pledge, becoming one of the first architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) firms to commit to advancing equity in infrastructure. Learn more at stvinc.com.

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We are seeking an Assistant Project Manager with a strong history of experience representing owner's on capital programs, facility upgrades, renovations and additions. The successful candidate will assume a role in our division managing Capital Program Management/Owners Representative assignments. . In this role the Assistant Project Manager will work with the team to manage all phases of the project life cycle including but not limited to budgeting, planning, design, bidding, construction, commissioning, move management planning and close out services. Join STV and become part of one of the most dynamic and fast paced market sectors in the construction industry.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include assisting the Project Manager in leading the project team, goal setting, developing policies and procedures to guide the project/program and mentor team members. In addition, the Assistant PM shall carry out duties as assigned by the Project Manager to achieve the successful completion of the project/program.

Monitor design and construction activities to ensure that all phases of work are done in accordance with contractual agreements and corporate quality standards.

Monitors, evaluates and or develops project budgets, cash flow analyses, and cost estimates, as well as reviews purchase orders, change orders, and invoices.

Forecast, identify and addresses areas of potential liabilities and risks.

Develops, monitors, and maintains project schedules. Ensures that project objectives are met.

Maintains client, consultant, contractor, and vendor relationships. Manages conflict resolution.

Communicates complex ideas, anticipates potential concerns and persuades others, which may include executive leadership, to adopt positions to facilitate the successful conclusion of the project.

Assist in the evaluation, development, and selection of standards, protocols, policies and procedures to facilitate project success.

Provides guidance, direction, and instruction to less experienced team members and colleagues.

Required Skills:

Bachelor's Degree, in Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management.

Demonstrated experience, knowledge, and a track record in project management techniques, concepts, principles, and standards. Requires excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate at all levels internally and externally to establish credibility on project teams.

Knowledge and ability to creatively resolve issues as they arise.

Knowledge and ability to supervise people including recruitment, training, performance management, and people development.

High proficiency with general Microsoft applications, including MS Project and Share Point.

Demonstrated experience with project management software and applications.

Ability to forecast project challenges and define solutions to maintain compliance with safety protocols, quality, schedule and budget

Compensation Range:

$109,063.00 - $145,418.00

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At STV, we are fully committed to expanding our culture of diversity and inclusion, one that will reflect the clients we serve and the communities we work in, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

STV offers the following benefits •Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account •Dental insurance •Vision insurance •Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) •Disability insurance •Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment •401(k) Plan •Retirement Counseling •Employee Assistance Program •Paid Time Off (16 days) •Paid Holidays (8 days) •Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) •Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) •Continuing Education Program •Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV's good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

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