Entry Level Assistant Project Manager Jobs in Tempe, AZ

Veregy is an award-winning NAESCO-Accredited decarbonization company focusing on accelerating and simplifying Energy Transition. We provide turnkey engineering and construction services designed to reduce our clients' energy and operating costs through the implementation of energy efficiency and infrastructure upgrades, smart building technology, fleet EV infrastructure, clean energy generation, and sustainability.

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Summary of Position Functions
The Assistant Project Manager will assist the Project Manager and Site Superintendent with day-to-day management of project safety, quality, schedule, cost control, contracts, subcontractors, suppliers, procurement, proposals, estimates, documentation, turnover, client interface field-based activities, and other duties required to execute projects, construction management, and project management ventures.

Essential Position Functions

• Assists the Project Manager with the pre-construction process, project budgets, reviewing required work with subcontractors, and preplanning operational activities.
• Assists the Project Manager by reviewing scopes of work.
• Assists the Project Manager in building and maintaining strong relationships with Owners, Architects, Engineers, Project Team, and Subcontractors.
• Communicates regularly with all involved parties regarding project plans, status of the project, upcoming activities, and open issues.
• Assists the Project Manager with setting up initial budgets by tabulating each required scope of work and inputting into required project management and accounting systems.

Note: The statements contained herein describe the essential functions of this position but should not be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other areas to cover absences or relief to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload.

Non-Essential Position Functions

• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None at this time.

Education and Qualifications
To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university in a related field or a minimum of two (2) years related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three (3) + years construction experience required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of Veregy’s services and processes is required which can be obtained through intellect, technical inclination, and dedication to gain such knowledge.
• Knowledge (Intermediate to advanced) of various operating systems, software products (e.g. MS Office, etc.), is required.
• Knowledge of Energy Services Construction.
• Knowledge and familiarity with architectural drawings.
• Ability to maintain a proactive approach in problem solving and issue management.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently manage time / workload.
• Ability to communicate safety plans as needed.
• Ability to resolve any safety related conflicts with the customer and inside Veregy.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from management and staff.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to work under deadline pressure and extra hours if needed.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and tactfully negotiate priority with end users.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• N/A.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation.
• Paid Holidays, Paid Sick Leave, and Paid Time Off.
• Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans.
• 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions (%).
• Employer Sponsored Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance.
• Employer Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Continued Education and Trade Certification Sponsorship (Specific Positions).
• Company Branded Trucks Provided (Specific Positions).

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at Veregy, where employment is based upon capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic history, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.