Entry Level Assistant Project Manager Jobs in Connecticut

Location: Putnam, CT

Job Summary:

The primary responsibility of the Project Manager is to ensure successful execution and management of dewatering, bypass pumping or trenching projects as assigned by the Operations Manager, Division Leader or Branch Manager. The Project Manager is ultimately responsible for ensuring projects are completed successfully, on-time, within budget and without injury. Above all, the Project Manager must strive to achieve the highest level of customer satisfaction, while always working to protect the company’s best interest and serving as a working team member and individual contributor to the overall team’s success.

 Typical Duties and Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary point of contact for customers, always providing prompt responses to customer inquiries, and communicating with Project Managers from the customer and other contractors on site
• Drive projects from start to finish, coordinate the procurement and assignment of people and equipment needed to perform the work
• Ensure proper documentation and agreements are executed and on file prior to beginning work
• Ensure proper inventory management on all assigned projects, making sure that all inventory is properly allocated to the project in MDI so we can bill for everything we do
• Understand the expectations of the project and requirements of the contract, and ensure compliance with those requirements; attend progress meetings and critical issue meetings, prepare notes or reports as necessary and inform the Branch leadership team of any major issues
• Maintain a continuous presence on projects while operational activities are being conducted, working with Crew Leaders to ensure proper execution of project specs and to resolve field and equipment issues
• Ensure all daily progress reports (Driller Reports, Wellpoint Reports, Pump Water Reports, etc.) are filed in the project folder in a timely manner
• Identify opportunities to build jobs and up-sell customers on additional products and services as needs arise on the project
• Coordinate with the Safety Department to ensure safety programs and requirements are strictly followed on all projects, tracking all safety activities and issues including daily JSAs
• Document and track all project progress, changes, and issues; communicate and inform the progress of all issues to the Branch leadership team
• Participate in estimating projects and the development of proposals for specific customer requirements
• Prepare and submit billable charges forms as outlined in the Invoicing Procedure
• Assist in the collection process as needed to ensure the collection of payments owed
• Ensure implementation of company close-out procedures at the end of a project
• Attend industry functions to help promote the image and recognition of the company
• Adhere to applicable company and regulatory agency environmental, health and safety standards
• Ensure that The Mersino Way is a guiding document in all daily activities

 Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in construction management, construction engineering or related field, or an equivalent amount of experience in construction project management
• Knowledge and understanding of budgets, cost accounting, estimating, bidding procedures, and contract documents
• Knowledge of OSHA and safety regulations
• Supervisory experience in managing multiple teams
• Skills in workflow analysis and management
• Excellent written and verbal communication and documentation skills
• Excellent leadership and problem-solving skills
• Ability to read schematics, blueprints and/or technical manuals
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, and Power Point is a plus

 Specific Expectations:

• Ability to work effectively with others
• Ability to multi-task in a changing environment
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet job requirements
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Requires intermittent periods during which continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking, standing, stooping, climbing, lifting material or equipment, some of which may be heavy or awkward

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.