Job Description

Position Summary:

Arcadis/DPS Group is seeking a Assistant Project Manager to work with one of our world class advanced technology clients in Chandler, AZ. The PMO Engineer will directly support the Client  Manager and assist in the preparation and tracking of documentation and activities on a complex high-tech projects for a major microelectronics manufacturing client.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Contributing to the planning and development of projects
• Assist project managers in establishing, improving, & standardizing processes including tracking and reporting, document control, change management and issue resolution for all Project Management teams.
• Assist in the preparation of the monthly progress report highlighting project progress, costs, schedule, and other project issues; forecast activities for the coming report period.
• Work with the site project managers, establish and improve standardized processes including standardized tracking and reporting, escalation, change management and issue resolution for all Project teams.
• Work with project intake team to ensure all key data on new project requests reflect their status and any documentation generated are in line with established norms
• Maintain project documentation files with special emphasis on notifications of deficiencies by various parties that affect the quality, cost, or schedule of the project. Ensures that deficiencies or impacts are communicated to the appropriate management staff.
• Assist in the development of flow charts to outline the administrative reporting and approval processes.
• Assist in preparing Constructability Reviews.
• Prepare and issue minutes from weekly contractor progress meetings.
• Update submittal, RFI, Change Order Requests/Change Orders and procurement logs for weekly contractor progress meetings.
• Assist in the preparation and updating of the schedule. Copy and distribute scheduling reports and look ahead schedules for contractors & client reps and client staff personnel.
• Continually review all processes for improvement and/or replacement
• Prepare and issue potential change order requests (pending change orders) and change orders to the client project manager for approval. Maintain files and documents related to all PCO’s and CO’s in both electronic and hard copy media.
• Assist in the preparation of project and contract close out documentation.
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Skills & Education Requirements

• 3-5 years’ experience supporting commercial/industrial construction projects required with at least 1 year of advanced technology sector experience preferred.
• Computer proficient; MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) with working knowledge of standard construction/project management software applications.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and be a self-starter.
• Diploma or Degree level qualification in Engineering, Construction Management, or Business preferred.

DPS Engineering Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. DPS does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of: race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by country, regional or local law.