Associate Project Manager - Parsippany, NJ
On-siteParsippany, New Jersey, United States
Job Summary
Deliver assigned project tasks and work packages under budget, within schedule, and within agreed scope while supporting cross-functional teams of engineers and designers. Maintain project documentation, track costs, schedules, performance, and safety metrics, and assist with resource utilization and profitability reporting. Support Project Managers in leading small teams, managing client expectations, preparing proposals including scope definition and budget estimates, and performing routine client communications. Develop proficiency in critical path analysis and project financial issues while adhering to all safety standards and practices.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, Construction, or Civil Engineering
- Three to five years of relevant working experience
- working knowledge in mechanical engineering
- Three to five years of experience in project management/execution
- an understanding of standard project management processes/procedures
- Strong interpersonal skills
- tact
- diplomacy
- Ability to manage small to mid-size projects
- or components of larger projects
- Developing proficiency in executing fast tracked projects
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to meet project deadlines
- Developing scope management and client management skills
- Engineering consulting firm experience
- Excellent communication skills
- both verbal and written
- capable of interacting effectively with plant operations from the maintenance level through the management level
- Track record of accomplishments as a project engineer
- assistant project manager
- or lead engineer on industrial projects
- developing capability to help direct a team of engineers, contractors, and vendors
- Working knowledge of excel including macros
- Self-starter
- strong attention to detail
- Ability to multi-task
- while working on numerous projects simultaneously at various stages of completion
- Developing ability to support business development opportunities
- Possess and able to maintain a valid driver's license
- Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office
- MS Project
Desired Qualifications
- PMP certification
- willingness to pursue certification
- Experience in working with food manufacturing
- life sciences
- bioprocess
- or petrochemical companies
- construction of large industrial plants
- or power stations
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