Associate Project Manager

Associate Project Manager (Direct Hire)

RemoteJob Requisition: 7644

Salary: 100-130k plus bonus

Description for Associate Project Manager

The Associate Project Manager supports the successful execution of field projects from initial planning through completion. This role works closely with Project Managers, internal teams, customers, and contractors to coordinate project schedules, resources, budgets, and documentation while ensuring projects meet scope, schedule, safety, and quality requirements. The ideal candidate has experience supporting large construction or industrial projects, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. This position offers the opportunity to develop project management expertise while contributing to complex, multi-million-dollar field projects.

Responsibilities for Associate Project Manager

• Support Project Managers in coordinating project schedules, resources, and budgets to ensure projects are completed on time and within scope.
• Assist with preparing project plans, including marked-up drawings, procedures, and specification modifications.
• Help manage multiple projects at different stages of execution simultaneously.
• Communicate with clients, contractors, and internal stakeholders to provide project updates, address questions, and support project coordination.
• Maintain accurate project records, including schedules, change orders, financial information, and performance metrics.
• Assist in identifying project risks and developing mitigation strategies to minimize impacts on schedules, quality, and budgets.
• Support subcontractor management, including preparing requests for proposals (RFPs), issuing purchase orders (POs), and coordinating schedules.
• Review contracts and project documentation to help ensure project scope, requirements, and deliverables are clearly defined.
• Coordinate with operations leaders to help ensure field technicians are available and adequately trained to meet project-specific requirements.
• Assist with project conceptualization, estimating, and cost proposal development.
• Support the development and maintenance of project budgets, cost forecasts, resource plans, and status reports.
• Learn and apply best practices in project management, financial tracking, scheduling, and customer relationship management.
• Collaborate with senior Project Managers and other team members to develop the skills necessary to manage projects independently.
• Model Astro Pak’s core values in daily work and interactions.
• Complete all required training.
• Remain current with and comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures, including the ability to put on and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements for Associate Project Manager

• Minimum of 2–5 years of experience in project coordination, project management, or a related role supporting large construction or industrial projects.
• Experience working with contractors, subcontractors, customers, or field operations teams preferred.
• Experience with piping systems, commissioning, hydronic flushing, passivation, or related industrial processes preferred.
• Exposure to pharmaceutical, aerospace, data center, or semiconductor construction projects preferred.
• OSHA 30-hour certification preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines effectively.
• Ability to analyze situations, exercise sound judgment, and make timely decisions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; experience with CRM, project management, and scheduling software preferred.
• Basic understanding of project budgets, cost tracking, resource allocation, and financial reporting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal abilities, and attention to detail.
• Ability to take initiative, maintain confidentiality, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a team environment.
• Interest in developing project leadership skills and the ability to take on increasing levels of responsibility.
• Ability to analyze historical project data to support conceptual estimates, cost proposals, and project planning.
• Legal capacity to comply with federally mandated requirements of U.S. Export Control Laws.

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401k with matching
• PTO
• Paid holidays