Project Manager Assistant SKSG

The SKSG Deployment & Tower Upgrade Assistant Project Manager (APM) will assist the Project Manager (PM) in leading SKSG Deployment and Tower Upgrade teams, including business development, strategy, financial, proposal, and project activities.  They will work with the PM to manage personnel and projects to obtain business and financial objectives.  The APM will plan and coordinate activities of designated projects to ensure that goals and objectives of the project are accomplished within the prescribed time frame and funding parameters.  The measurements for success are accuracy in project planning, reporting profitability, forecasting, and tower deployment and upgrade performance.

The ideal candidate will be capable of working with minimal oversight but willing to follow directions and accurately track the status and execution of Deployment & Tower Upgrade projects. The Deployment & Tower Upgrade APM will closely comply with corporate, project, safety, production, and industry standards.  Additional responsibilities include working with the PM in forecasting, strategy, proposals, reporting, and business reviews.

A sample of duties include, but are not limited to:

Deployment and Tower Upgrade Management

• Review contract documents for understanding of project scope and tasks
• Assist in creating and reviewing project bids/quotes/proposals to determine budget and funding limitations, procedures, and time frame for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available manpower resources throughout various phases of the project.
• Assists the PM in establishing work plans and staffing approaches for each phase of the project including setting schedules, defining work features, finding subcontractors and resources, and working with contracts to establish subcontract agreements. 
• Assists Procurement/Buyer on identifying and sourcing materials, material purchasing, development of requisitions, and tracking.
• Tracks quantities and quality of deliveries of materials and matches deliveries to manifest/bill of laden; properly manages inventory of materials by project.  Tracks total materials on the project site and compares actual vs estimated materials used.
• Coordinates activities of project personnel to ensure the project progresses on schedule and within the prescribed budget.
• Prepares, initiates, tracks, and executes change orders.
• Monitors project closeout and obtain letter of acceptance.
• Promotes safety practices throughout work activities enabling opportunities for continuous improvement of safety practices in accordance with industry standards and best practices.
• Ensures compliance with all company policies and OSHA/DOT requirements at every phase of the project.

Business Management

• Assists the PM in managing the SKSG Deployment and Tower Upgrade business through the execution of activities throughout the lifecycle of the product.
• Develops and reports on weekly financial forecasts for revenue, cost, production, and support related to profit and loss. 
• Works with the PM to establish baseline financial performance and set goals for achieving revenue projections and business growth.

Teamwork

• Develop interaction with other company personnel, contractors, subcontractors, stakeholders, and customer representatives in a collaborative environment to meet organizational and project deadlines, outcomes, metrics, and mission objectives.
• Promotes the overall company vision of a team approach and maintains open communications/dialogue with all employees, contractors and the customers through exchanging information and gathering ideas for continuous improvement and best practices.
• Supports change management for process improvement and training.
• Reviews for accuracy and approve completed daily reports.

Reporting

• Files all project specific paperwork in a neat, professional, and orderly fashion for use as backup and information requests.
• Prepares and maintains job costs and other project reports on a weekly basis for management, clients, and others to review.
• Performs timecard updates daily and signs timecard weekly to support reporting and payroll activities.
• Performs job-related reporting requirements per contract and corporate policies and practices.

Driving

• If asked to drive, will operate a company vehicle in accordance with local laws/regulations.
• Operates the vehicle in a safe and courteous manner.
• Reports maintenance requirements and/or damage in a timely manner.

Education

• A two-year degree from an accredited college or university (preferred).

Experience

• Project Management & Estimating Experience preferred.
• Construction/Business Management Experience preferred.

License, Cert or Registration

• Current driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Ability to obtain a CBP Background Investigation.
• Current OSHA-10 certifications preferred.
• Assistant Project Management Certificate preferred.

Special knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of leadership techniques, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
• Experience submitting Bids, Quotes, and Proposals (preferred).
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in construction projects or tower systems.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions, plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Must have the ability to work overtime when the job demands require extra action.
• Strong written and oral communications skills.
• Computer experience using Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Access, and Project (WBS, Resources, and Gantt Charts).
• Must be able to successfully complete and pass a pre-employment, post-offer background check and drug screening.

SKT, Inc. is an EEO/Veteran/Disabled employer.  For a general description of benefits, please visit: https://www.sktcorp.com/career-center/