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Location: Reading, PA

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

• Position Type: Contract to Hire
• Contract Duration: 12 months
• Pay Rate: $47.00 $49.00 / Hour (USD)
• Per Diem: Yes $150/day
• Travel Requirements: Ability to travel required; projects are within a 1 3 hour radius from reporting location. Valid driver's license required. MVR (motor vehicle record check) required.
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

This client has an immediate need for Assistant Project Managers to support a program of transmission line, substation, and communications construction projects across Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and West Virginia/Maryland. This program has been in progress for 11 years and has a runway of another 5 years. The Assistant Project Manager is responsible for supporting Senior Project Managers with cost management of individual projects, the successful completion of the projects within the specified dates, and establishing and maintaining a professional and satisfactory relationship with the Owner, subcontractors, and any other project stakeholders.

Examples of Project Types:

• Substation complete substation rebuild & conversion projects (ring bus, breaker & a half, double-breaker). Terminal upgrades including breakers, relays, and other physical equipment. Some relay-only or equipment-only replacements. Voltages: 34.5kV 500kV.
• Transmission Line complete line rebuilds, line rehabs, line switch replacements, customer connections. Voltages: 46kV 138kV.
• Communications projects: Replacement of RTUs, cell antennas, microwave towers. Installation of MPLS, ADSS & OPGW fiber builds.
• New Transmission Customer connections and Generator interconnections (solar, onshore & offshore wind).
• Project budgets range from Small ($250k $1M), Medium ($2M $5M) to Large ($5M $50M).
• 90% of projects are in a brownfield environment usually reconfiguring existing substations to new configurations, or rebuilding transmission lines to higher capacities.

The responsibilities of the Assistant Project Manager are to support Senior Project Managers with normal project duties. The goal is to train Assistant Project Managers in all aspects of project management and construction subject matter expertise. Assistant PMs will learn from other senior team members, take on tasks and activities throughout the project, and eventually take on their own projects.

• Each PM manages 10 20 projects from inception to completion
• Vet the initial scope received and develop a project work plan with Engineering & Client Stakeholders
• Develop outage requests and sequenced work plans with SMEs & Client contractor partners
• Work with Engineering to facilitate major and minor material equipment procurement
• Coordinate environmental and non-environmental permitting review and submittal
• Develop RFP packages for construction bid events, including written scopes of work, baseline schedules, and permitting packages. Evaluate contractor bids and recommend award to Client.
• Facilitate Pre-Construction and regular progress meetings
• Drive schedule and project progress during construction, oftentimes on-site
• Complete pre-energization & closeout activities during project completion
• Develop rapport with construction team through on-site meetings and regular meetings/phone calls
• Meet regularly with Scheduler to update & maintain detailed P6 project schedules
• Maintain and be accountable for project budget and financial forecast updates
• Update financial forecasts and track accruals monthly
• Navigate client computer programs for financial updates, contract management, and project documentation
• Report regularly to the Lead Project Manager and Client on construction progress, cost and schedule metrics, procurement issues, safety or environmental concerns, design questions, potential impacts, and any issues requiring home office support
• Maintain clear lines of communication and relationships between project site, project office, and clients

• Must desire to gain detailed knowledge in substations, networks/telecommunications, or transmission lines
• Must have ability to deal effectively with a wide variety of industry, government, and public contacts on project-related matters
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to travel (projects are within 1 3 hour radius from reporting location)
• Must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy

• 2 5 years in a construction project management role
• Experience with high voltage transmission line or substation construction project management, including management of cost and schedule
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus but not mandatory

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or related field from an accredited curriculum (required)
• Valid driver's license required

• 2 5 years in a construction project management role (preferred)

• Experience with high voltage transmission line or substation construction project management, including management of cost and schedule

• Work location is usually around 80% office and 20% field-based
• Team members are encouraged to spend time on-site to fully comprehend the scopes of work being managed, develop rapport with site teams, and stay engaged with on-site construction progress
• Driving is required; MVR check required

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

This client is a 100% employee-owned engineering, architecture, and construction firm that has been building critical infrastructure for more than 125 years, serving the energy, aviation, water, telecommunications, transportation, and healthcare sectors. Headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, and operating from 75 offices across the country and internationally, the firm employs more than 14,500 employee-owners and generates over $7.4 billion in annual revenue. Every full-time employee participates as an owner through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), a model recognized on Glassdoor with a 4.2 out of 5 star rating across more than 1,800 reviews and an 87% employee recommendation rate. Teams include civil and structural engineers, architects, environmental scientists, construction managers, and program management professionals who engage with complex, consequential projects ranging from major airport expansions to large-scale energy infrastructure.

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-11213

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Global Technical Talent is a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation (www.Chenega.com) with over 1.3 billion US$ in revenue and 5800 US employees. We provide Total Talent Solutions, Global staffing, SOW, RPO, Direct Sourcing, and Global Payroll with physical offices in US, Canada, and India. GTT Digital headquartered in Toronto specializes in providing high-tech digital and banking talent to some of the nation’s largest financial institutions. As a leader in the staffing industry for over 22 years, we have become one of the largest staffing firms in the New England region, working with Fortune 500 clients and cutting-edge, technology-driven recruiting infrastructure.

We are a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation that highly values diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients and partners are among the most successful and innovative organizations in the world. Our top clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, and financial services firms, some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies, and prestigious educational institutions in the Ivy League tier.
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