Assistant Project Manager, Thermal Project Management

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We are seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the successful delivery of thermal engineering and infrastructure projects from initial planning through to completion. Working alongside experienced project managers, you will help coordinate multidisciplinary teams, contractors, suppliers and stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on time and within budget. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in project management within a technically complex environment.

Your responsibilities will include assisting with project plans, schedules, budgets, risk registers and progress reports; monitoring actions, milestones, costs and performance against agreed objectives; and helping to identify and resolve issues that may affect delivery. You will support procurement and contract administration activities, prepare information for project meetings, maintain accurate project documentation and contribute to change control processes. You may also assist with site visits, design reviews, commissioning activities and the coordination of health, safety, environmental and quality requirements. Clear communication will be essential, as you will liaise with internal teams, consultants, clients, suppliers and delivery partners.

Applicants should have experience in a project coordination, engineering, construction, energy or technical delivery environment, together with a good understanding of project management principles. You will be organised, analytical and confident managing competing priorities, with strong written and verbal communication skills and a practical, solutions-focused approach. The ability to interpret technical information, track financial and programme data, and produce accurate reports is important. A relevant qualification in engineering, project management, construction, energy or a related discipline is desirable, as is familiarity with project management tools and Microsoft Office applications. Training and support will be provided to help the successful candidate progress towards greater responsibility in thermal project management.

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Assistant Project Manager, Thermal Project Management

Chicago, Illinois, United States of America Permanent Power Generation

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