Project Mgr

We are seeking a Project Manager Associate to support intermediate and complex utility construction projects. This role assists in project planning, execution, cost and schedule management, stakeholder communication, and procurement while building skills to independently lead intermediate-level projects. Ideal candidates have experience in utility or commercial construction and demonstrate foundational project management knowledge.
Responsibilities
Project Coordination & Leadership

• Assist in planning, organizing, and coordinating project activities
• Perform administrative and coordination tasks as delegated by Lead PM or Manager
• Act on behalf of Lead PM when needed
• Apply project management techniques and progressively build project leadership skills

Safety Leadership

• Support and enforce safety standards, ensuring a Zero Harm work environment
• Hold team members accountable to safety requirements

Project Planning & Controls

• Develop, review, and coordinate project plans, schedules, budgets, tools, and staffing
• Support cost tracking, variance analysis, and schedule alignment
• Serve in Lead PM role on assigned projects to build experience

Communication & Reporting

• Communicate project updates clearly and accurately
• Support or lead project/outage planning meetings and presentations
• Prepare written and verbal reports for stakeholders

Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Management

• Build relationships with project teams, internal and external stakeholders, contractors, and vendors
• Foster teamwork and support high levels of customer satisfaction

Guidance, Feedback & Continuous Improvement

• Provide feedback to improve project systems, procedures, schedules, and costs
• Begin constructively challenging peers using growing technical and project knowledge

Project Execution & Performance

• Support or ensure timely and effective execution of project work
• Build proficiency in independently managing intermediate-level projects

Procurement & Contract Management

• Develop and manage procurement plans for external resources
• Support contract management, including RFPs, bid evaluation, vendor selection, negotiation, and compliance

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Project Management, or related field with 3+ years of relevant experience
  • OR Associate degree with 5+ years of relevant experience
• Experience in project management, construction field experience, project controls, or project engineering
• Knowledge of construction safety, scope development, estimating, contracting, project reporting, and quality control
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work onsite 5 days/week with occasional travel (~10%)
• Local candidates only (Columbus or New Albany areas)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in utility construction projects and/or joint venture development
• Exposure to PMI PMBOK knowledge areas
• Familiarity with project procurement documentation and processes
• Demonstrated leadership potential and ability to progressively take on project lead responsibilities
• Knowledge of strategic planning, risk assessment, and project performance metrics