Assistant Project Manager
THE WORK
- You’ll work directly with project managers to help review and implement project goals and ensure project goals are achievable
- You’ll oversee various aspects of project controls and provide direct assistance to ensure timely project execution
- You’ll liaise with the project lead and other project managers to maintain the project schedule and budget and proactively address challenges as they arise
- You’ll participate in project meetings and client presentations, documenting discussions, action items, and decisions to ensure clear communication of goals, timelines, and deliverables with the project team, clients, and stakeholders
- You’ll support the management of projects at all phases of development, from preconstruction through closeout, with both internal and external project teams
- You’ll assist in preconstruction services such as developing and implementing project systems, selecting and procuring project teams, developing milestone schedules, reporting on projects, tracking deliverables, and reviewing construction documentation and cost estimates
- You’ll review and analyze all contract documents, including plans, specifications, and reports, to ensure accurate project execution and compliance, and you’ll maintain accurate and up-to-date reports on project progress, performance, purchase requisitions, claims, and other critical project documentation
- You’ll assist in the administration of critical project construction processes such as Submittals, RFIs, Pay Applications, and Change Management to ensure timely and accurate documentation and approvals, and assist in the review of the contractor’s schedule and all requests for change orders.
- You’ll develop and maintain strong working relationships with clients to enhance repeat business opportunities and ensure long-term partnership success
- You’ll be assigned to multiple projects and project teams
- Flexible: The work location for this role will include a mix of working remotely, onsite at a client or in an Accenture office or center
- With all our roles, there is some in-person time for collaboration, learning and building relationships with clients, peers, leaders and communities. As an employer, we will be as flexible as possible to support your specific work/life needs
HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED
- A bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering Technology, Architecture, Engineering, Facilities Management, or related field, or a minimum of four (4) years of capital project or infrastructure experience
- Minimum 4 years experience in MS Office Suite, including Word and Excel
BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE
- Proficiency In Microsoft Office Suite or related software
- Experience in BlueBeam, AutoCad, Microsoft Project, and eBuilder (or other web-based project management tools) is a plus
- Exceptional verbal and written communication and superior active listening skill and the ability to effectively multitask while being detail oriented
- Self-motivation with the ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
- Creative and advanced problem-solving skills and the ability to transfer prior experience to new projects
Boston, MA
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