Assistant Project Manager
About Ampirical
At Ampirical, we're shaping the future of the power grid with precision, innovation, and purpose. Just as the ampere is the foundation of electric current, Ampirical is a core force driving the energy sector forward. We focus on quality, forward-thinking solutions, and empowering our team to grow and thrive.
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Why Ampirical?
💰 Salary Range: $58,000 - Commensurate (dependent on experience, education, and qualifications)
📈 Profit Sharing Bonus
🩺 Day-One Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
💼 401(k) with 4% match and immediate vesting
🏖️ PTO: 120+ hours of PTO + 10 paid holidays
🗓️ Flexible Work Schedule: Every other Friday off
📚 Career Development: Advancement opportunities, tuition reimbursement
🧘 Perks: Gym membership stipend, wellness program, fertility benefits, pet insurance, and more
Your Role: Assistant Project Manager
As an Assistant Project Manager, you’ll be an essential part of our Project Management teams, supporting the delivery of multiple high-impact projects. You’ll collaborate closely with Project and Program Managers, providing both technical and administrative support to ensure smooth project execution. From coordinating project milestones to managing essential documentation, you’ll be at the heart of our project operations.
What You’ll Do
Collaborate with Project and Program Managers to ensure project deliverables are met on time and within budget
Work closely with internal departmental and engineering teams to track and assess project progress
Collect data from engineers, project controls, and procurement to provide comprehensive project status reports on a weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly basis
Organize and manage project meetings, ensuring that action items are captured and followed up
Maintain and manage key project deliverables such as the Action Item List, Communication Plan, Contact List, and Risk Register
Analyze contracts to determine project scope, deliverables, milestones, and permit requirements
Assist in the development and processing of change orders for projects
Obtain subcontractor documentation (e.g., insurance, bonds, change orders) and maintain subcontractor proposals
Coordinate with Construction and Procurement teams to ensure that all materials, PPE, and documentation are ready before project mobilization
Travel occasionally to project sites with appropriate PPE to ensure project milestones are being met
Schedule subcontractor meetings during construction, maintaining the 3-week lookahead schedule and providing updates for Project Managers
Gather necessary project documentation required for project closeout
Assist Project Managers with Substantial and Final Completion Letters
What You Bring
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field is preferred
Relevant experience in project support roles, preferably within the utility or energy sector
Experience with EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) projects is a plus
Strong organizational skills and time management abilities
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a passion for collaboration and team support
Knowledge of project management software and experience with OSHA certifications are a plus
Masterful at managing to deadlines and budgets while maintaining a high level of accuracy
Strong analytical and presentation skills related to project progress, budgets, and schedules
Ampirical is an Equal Opportunity Employer, meaning we do not discriminate based on the following characteristics in our hiring and employment practices: Age, sex, color, race, creed, national origin, religion or religious attire, marital status, pregnancy (child birth or related medical conditions), citizenship status or amnesty, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, sickle-cell trait, status as a tobacco user or non-user, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
- Department
- Operations
- Role
- Assistant Project Manager
- Locations
- Headquarters - Covington, LA
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