Remote Junior Project Manager

Above Group is a faith-based architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) firm focused on improving the built environment through excellent professional services. The Junior Project Manager will support Senior Project Managers in delivering multidisciplinary MEP/FP projects by managing scope, schedules, budgets, communications, quality control, documentation, and business development activities.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in managing scope, schedule, and budget for assigned projects, including coordination with external design sub-consultants and internal design teams; manage approximately $0.5M–$1.5M in annual billings
• Interpret and contribute to Basis of Design documents, design criteria documents, reports, and other technical written documents
• Maintain clear communication between clients, contractors, and senior project managers on all active projects
• Conduct quality control reviews of drawings, specifications, and narratives under the guidance of senior staff, and identify and escalate any oversights for review and correction
• Support business development, including project interviews, technical writing for proposals, and fee proposals, under the direction of senior staff
• Assist with contract coordination for sub-consultants and support the approval and distribution process
• Maintain project schedules and calendars with key design deadlines, and keep project records, job site visit logs, and timelines current
• Ensure RFI and submittal response times meet or exceed company standards, and keep records of all communications and work items discussed with contractors
• Maintain up-to-date documentation and records of applicable standards and codes, and support the development of and adherence to company-wide standards and processes
• Submit your own timesheets on time and help monitor team compliance
• Represent the company in marketing and networking activities, including industry events and conferences, as requested

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5-10 years of post-degree experience working for an MEP engineering firm or an AE firm
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or Registered Architect (AIA)
• Proficient in managing workflow for MEP/FP designers and engineers in the AEC industry
• Knowledge of Revit and AutoCAD, and of applying WBS and EVM frameworks
• Familiarity with applying PMI methodologies
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and Microsoft Project
• Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills; able to edit design specifications and respond to RFIs using information from project documents
• Strong work ethic; able to work independently/self-motivated, as well as in a collaborative team setting, highly organized, and detail oriented
• Strong project management, strategic planning, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to multi-task
• Strong time management with flexibility to adapt to changing schedules and duties
• High levels of confidentiality, integrity, and dependability
• U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent residency
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, or a related field preferred
• PMI PMP certification, or actively pursuing it