Associate Project Manager (Entry Level) - Substation & Transmission

Sargent & Lundy • New Orleans, LA • 1d ago

Description

This position allows for a hybrid arrangement with a mix of work from home and in the office.

This position will interface with project team leadership and stakeholders to coordinate project management functions throughout the project life cycle in support of Grid work. The role will provide an opportunity to understand and develop solutions to meet Project Management needs and Client requirements for the successful execution of projects. Using a variety of industry and proprietary software tools, and under the direction of project leadership, you may perform the following tasks:

Understand S&L and client procedures and processes, and ensure project team deliverables are in compliance

Implement project controls and project management tools and methodology

Assemble supporting data and documentation in response to project team and client requests

Create workflows, processes, flowcharts, and procedures

Support contract processing and new project setup

Develop and compile periodic project reporting to support project monitoring and decision making

Compile and coordinate the preparation of invoice packages

Process Subcontractor Purchase Orders with procurement department

Work with project management and controls department to maintain budgets, update accruals, and forecast cash flow

Prepare, maintain, and track Change Order Logs and RFI Logs

Attend project walkdowns and regular site visits to interface with contractors and material vendors

Attend or run regular project stakeholder meetings and document minutes to disperse to the team

Help prepare and compile proposals, org charts, and PowerPoint presentations

Coordinate with project management to organize, report and present project financials, schedule status, risks and mitigation plans, contract backlogs, project status, and staffing plans

Provide training and supervise administrative assistants

Travel to client offices and project sites, as required

Qualifications

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Essential skills and experience:

A BS in Construction Management, Business, Engineering, or similar degree

Knowledge of field/site work sequencing including civil, structural, electrical, and other related trades in the power, heavy civil, or commercial construction industry

Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work and work under pressure to meet deadlines

Working knowledge in MS Office tools, with emphasis on the advanced use of MS Excel in creating and maintaining detailed, interactive spreadsheets, workbooks, and databases

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to interact and multitask with project team members, clients, and vendors of varying position levels

Eager to cultivate program and project knowledge to make a valuable impact to the PMO team operation; willing to engage with others to understand PMO team and client needs

Committed to deliver high quality, accurate deliverables with attention to detail

Comfortable with a pproximately 10-25% domestic travel

Valued but not required skills and experience:

1+ years of construction or engineering internship, co-op, or work experience which includes project controls, project planning, project scheduling, and earned value performance, preferably within the power industry

Familiarity with scheduling software, preferably Primavera

Familiarity with finance and accounting systems

Engineering design experience is a plus

PMP Certification is a plus

Construction/field knowledge or experience is a plus

Award-Winning Benefits

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Health & Wellness Financial Benefits Work-Life Balance

Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Accident Insurance

Disability Coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Back-Up Daycare

FSA & HSA

401(k)

Pre-Tax Commuter Account

Merit Scholarship Program

Employee Discount Program

Corporate Charitable Giving Program

Tuition Assistance

First Professional Licensure Bonus

Employee Referral Bonus

Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Bereavement Leave

Flexible Work Arrangements

Compensation Range

$60,660.00 - $87,090.00

Transparency Statement

Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well-being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.

Awards & Recognition

Equal Opportunity

Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by applicable law.

CityNew Orleans

StateLA

CountryUnited States

Area of InterestProject Management

TypeFull Time - Regular

Job ID2026-22771

Business GroupChief Operations Officer Group

DepartmentPMO Project Managers

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