Associate Project Manager

Associate Project Manager

Requirements

• Demonstrate proficiency in the use and application of all project management technology as required for assigned projects
• Strong organizational skills and capacity to prioritize and escalate in a complex, fast-paced environment
• Great communication skills are a must
• Strong writing skills allowing to articulate objectives, scope, and actions in narrative format
• An excellent level of English is mandatory, other languages are a plus

Responsibilities

• Assist project team on projects and assignments, while coordinating various project-related administrative tasks
• Proactively manage project-related issues on account or assignment
• Assist in developing scope and schedule for assigned projects
• Spearhead communications for all client and customer notifications and serve as the point of contact for team members
• Attend/Conduct weekly meetings and maintain and distribute minutes throughout the lifecycle of the program/project
• Liaise with program stakeholders to identify and define requirements, scope, and objectives
• May manage minor renovation projects
• May assume responsibility for projects up to 25k SF with minimal oversight
• Interact and may negotiate with contractors and subcontractors
• Demonstrate a proactive focus on meeting client and project requirements in a timely and cost effective manner
• Makes independent decisions with regard to their specific job duties. Seeks guidance on decisions outside work scope
• Ensure that all accounts receivables are maintained at a level not to exceed planned working capital charge as set by corporate finance, the project team and/or the Regional Operations Manager
• Coordinate and track all Vendor RFP’s. – maintain accurate and consistent electronic files and documentation
• Assist local team in meeting target financial numbers on a Regional and National level as determined on a yearly basis by the Management Executive Committee
• Supports Team in achieving business development goals by preparing information required to help with the expansion of existing relationships or the pursuit of other new business. Identifies new leads through personal contacts
• Any and all other duties and tasks assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• 2-3 years’ practical experience, preferably in multi-cultural corporate environment
• Technical skills to include competent usage of the MS Suite and grasping quickly new technology
• Experience in program coordination, particularly in real estate and facilities programs and operations is a plus
• Eager and quick learner, focused on gaining hands-on experience
• Ability to work on multiple programs at the same time
• Able to work with a team and independently, have experience in working with remote teams and stakeholders
• Hands on approach, show attention to detail and ownership
• Strong in problem assessment and problem solving
• Capable in information gathering and information monitoring, able to analyze large volumes of data and documents