Assistant Project Manager

Requisition ID: 279827

• Relocation Authorized: National – Single
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: Battle Creek, MI

Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world’s infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers’ objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

Core to Bechtel is ourVision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about ourextraordinary teams building inspiring projectsin ourImpact Report.

Project Overview:

Bechtel’s focus on renewables and clean energy is helping our customers deliver transformational projects. Bechtel’s renewables team will perform the project management, engineering, procurement, and construction for the Sunfish 2 project, a 360MW DC solar plant in Calhoun County, Michigan.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Project Manager and located at the jobsite, responsible for managing, coordinating, and administering the project from the stages of construction, performance testing, initial operations, and prime contract management. Supervises the administration of budgets and schedules, manages performance, reports progress, and initiates action to assure program/project objectives and schedules are met and work is performed within budget and according to specifications. Resolves problems and coordinates the final turnover of the project to the customer. Provides leadership for the development and maintenance of a high-performance project team. Has overall responsibility for the compliance organizations’ execution, ensuring that project is delivered within contract requirements, standards of quality and safety and to Customer and Bechtel performance expectations.#LI-JL1

Major Responsibilities:

• Responsible for direction or performance of staff activities, including employee development and guidance within assigned area(s)​
• Ensures processes and procedures are fully developed and implemented​
• Recommends changes to policies and guidelines where necessary​
• Creates and administers staff schedules and de-conflicts as necessary​
• Serves as a liaison between project teams, internal or external clients or other functional areas of the organization​
• Ensures work is completed on time and within established quality standards and provides reports to internal and external clients and/or project/functional management
• Environmental, Safety & Health (ES&H); Surety; Security and Quality & Performance Management.
• Serves as Deputy PM in absence of PM.
• Customer Interface – communications directly with senior customer representatives in all areas of responsibility.

Education and Experience Requirements:

BS degree and 15+ years of progressive experience in the following functions – project management, procurement, contracts, engineering, environmental, operations, and/or quality assurance.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Bechtel organization, policies, procedures and programs including QA and Safety.
• Experience with lump sum and reimbursable projects.
• Ability to effectively organize and staff a project team in a matrix organization.
• Knowledge and understanding of Bechtel standard tools, techniques and procedures. Business and Commercial awareness.
• Knowledge and experience in Project Execution Plan development and implementation.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge and experience in contracts/subcontracts formulation, risk analysis, negotiations, and implementation including:
• Knowledge of project insurance issues/options.
• Knowledge of cross functional work processes and interface knowledge, especially Project Controls, Supply Chain management, Quality management and the ability to manage the relationships/interfaces with management and functional groups.
• Oral, written and graphic communication and presentation skills

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world’s toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more atBechtel Total Rewards

Diverse teams build the extraordinary:

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of “One Team,” respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably.Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request toacesstmt@bechtel.com