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Assistant Project Manager

CARIAN is growing! We are a proud, woman-owned management consulting firm providing program/project management, capital project delivery, consulting, and technology solutions to our customers in the renewable energy, power utilities, infrastructure, and transit/transportation sectors.

We are searching for an Assistant Project Manager to support our client in the New Jersey area. The Assistant Project Manager will be expected to work as part of the Project Management Office (PMO) and support project delivery improvement initiatives and provide project management support services to other team members.

Positions at CARIAN offer comprehensive and competitive benefits (medical, dental, and vision), 401(k) matching, and the opportunity to work with a growing company.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and deliver project status reports and presentations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage and oversee multiple utility projects from conception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the satisfaction of all stakeholders.
• Coordinate with all stakeholders, including internal teams, contractors, vendors, and regulatory agencies, to ensure project success.
• Develop project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocations.
• Collaborate with the project team to implement and control the project (e.g., Weekly status report, project sponsor updates, and team communications).
• Monitor project progress and make necessary adjustments to ensure the successful completion of the project.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Assist in developing Project Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Project Budgets, Project Schedules, and Project Management Plans.

Qualifications:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• 4+ years of experience in utility project management.
• Knowledge of relevant safety regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.

CARIAN takes pride in being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, citizenship, gender expression or identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local legally protected class.

As a WBE/SBE/DBE, CARIAN is committed to providing employment opportunities to women, veterans, and underrepresented minorities.