Assistant Project Manager

Our client is seeking a Contractor to provide the following services: An Assistant Project Manager responsible for managing activities related to client’s scope of the Natrium Demonstration project including planning, execution and closure. This position will report directly to the Project Manager for the area of interest and will coordinate with all areas of the Natrium Demonstration project, as well as other client’s internal organizations. The Assistant Project Manager will help manage project conflicts to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery of products and services.

Tasks:

• Facilitate management of project cost, schedule, and scope execution using project management best practices and principles, ensuring adherence to plan and addressing deviations.
• Assist project teams on achieving project deliverables and staying within budget while still meeting scope and technical performance requirements.
• Support the planning process for the work scope within the control accounts. Work with the Natrium Project Management organization and the relevant engineering leads to obtain the necessary planning inputs. Develop and maintain staffing/resource plans to accomplish the work and adjust the schedule to be resource leveled.
• Monitor and analyze cost and schedule variances using the earned value (EV) data recorded compared to the time-phased budget. Determine root causes and develop corrective actions / recovery plans / variance management plans as necessary to avoid large variances.
• Work closely with the Contract Administrator to ensure that the work performed is in compliance with all contractual requirements.
• Ensure that records on the project are stored in accordance with corporate procedures.
• Maintain the project risk register and ensure that actions are taken to reduce project risk.
• Work closely with Project Management Office (PMO) support, to ensure that work performed follows the PMO requirements.

Key Qualifications and Skills:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience directly related to Project Management or Project Delivery.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience working with highly multidisciplinary and matrixed teams.
• Proficiency in project planning, implementation and delivering results.
• Working knowledge of project scheduling and budget control, EVMS tools and project control requirements.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, Visio, and MS Project.
• Experience with Atlassian tools such as Confluence and JIRA a bonus.
• Experience with Primavera P6 is a plus.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills required.
• Strong technical acumen, with the ability to understand complex technical concepts is highly desirable.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.