Associate Project Manager

The Opportunity

The Associate Project Manager will be responsible for supporting the Project Management Team with the successful initiation, planning, execution, control and close-out of major electric transmission and substation projects. The Associate Project Manager will help support the Project Managers with documentation and life cycle status support focused on clear and accurate communication and documentation. The successful candidate must have exceptional leadership skills and possess the ability to successfully navigate through and resolve complex and oftentimes multi-functional challenges associated with large projects. Remote locations considered, our St. Paul, MN location is preferred.

What You'll Do

• Provide project management support for leadership for large and complex electric transmission and substation projects.
• Responsible for supporting the leadership of projects through all client processes, and navigate the project life cycle, project scope, schedule, and cost.
• Manage life cycle documentation and report on current status of life cycle documentation.
• Accountable to develop, update and manage the project plan associated with the project life cycle.
• Coordinate communication and provides status updates to stakeholders as required.
• Aid in assessing project risk and proactively develop mitigation plans.
• Proactively manages project requests for information and action items.
• Work collaboratively with the Project Management and Project Controls team to ensure project schedules and costs are managed and tracking to plan.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Consistently produce results that meet our client's goals and objectives, maintain high work standards, and understand the business environment and processes.

What We Expect from You

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of project management support experience required. Electric utility transmission and substation desired.
• Demonstrate the ability to be organized and work on multiple projects and meet deadlines by setting priorities.
• Must be able to prepare clear and concise status updates and reports as required.
• Ability to travel occasionally for project- and client-related needs.
• Proven experience in Microsoft Software Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project).
• Experience with Primavera desired.
• Demonstrate excellent leadership, verbal/written communications, time management, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Demonstrate proficiency in analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations to support project scope, schedule, and cost objectives.
• Must have permanent work authorization for the US.

As you consider applying for a position at Ulteig, we encourage you to think outside the box - because we do! You might not meet 100% of the skills listed in a description, but we are committed to hiring people with exceptional talent, ability and potential, and then creating an environment where they can become the best versions of themselves. We don't want to miss out on the possibility of speaking with the next outstanding Ulteig team member, so please apply if you think this role is a great match for your unique skills and strengths. And, yes, relevant military experience is absolutely considered for transitioning service members.

What You Can Expect from Ulteig

Ulteig is a purpose driven organization that has built a culture focused on people - both our clients and our employees for over 75 years. Working at Ulteig is more than a job, it means you will have the opportunity to make a difference by creating and solving for a sustainable future. We realize that a huge part of our success has relied heavily on the dedication and focus of our workforce; this is why we make investing in our employees a top priority. Being 100% employee-owned means, we take our own success and the success of our clients personally.

We offer our team members:

• Flexible Workplace
• Employee Ownership
• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Collaborative Environment
• Innovative Culture

Our vision is to be the most trusted partners transforming our world's critical infrastructure. Ulteig connects people and resources to develop compelling, integrated solutions across multiple Lifeline Sectors, including power, renewables, transportation and water. Ulteig's footprint spans the country and leverages its expertise with a wide range of public and private clients.

At Ulteig, we deeply care and listen to the needs of our team to ensure they are comfortable and have the necessary tools to be productive whether they choose to work remotely, hybrid or in office. We strive to allow a balance and separation between home and work life and provide support and a flexible working schedule so that employees are able to focus on what's important to them. Our offices are currently open, and employees have the option of accessing them to work. We will continue to monitor and respond to COVID-19 proactively to ensure the safety of our valued employees.

If you would like to be a part of a company that empowers their employees, apply today!

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Additional Opportunity Details:
Compensation Range is Generally /- 15% of Position Mid-Point of $86,800*
* The salary displayed represents the middle of a range. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your job specific skills, education, training, job location, number of years of experience related to this role and comparison to other employees already in this role

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