Assistant Project Manager - Construction

Description

Location:  Misawa, Japan

ECC is seeking candidates for a Construction Assistant Project Manager position at our project site in Japan.  Candidates currently living in Japan encouraged to apply.  This position is primarily responsible for assisting in the management of construction project activities to ensure that the goals of the project are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters. In this position, you will: 

• Assist constrution Project Manager in the planning and coordination of activities designated to ensure that goals or objectives of the construction project are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters
• Review project proposals or plans to determine time frames, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of project
• Establish work plans and staffing for each phase of construction project, and arrange for recruitment or assignment of project personnel
• Confer with project staff and subcontractors to outline work plan and to assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority
• Direct and coordinate activities of project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget
• Review status reports prepared by project personnel and modify schedules or plans as required
• Prepare project reports for management, client, or others
• Confer with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems
• Coordinate project activities with activities of government regulatory or other governmental agencies
• Manage supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws
• Develop and Maintain Baseline Schedule per Regional Project Control Manager Acceptance
• Perform weekly and monthly schedule updates and develop as-built schedule
• Coordinate and prepare 3-week look-ahead schedules or as required by contract
• Coordinate with Project Manager to document physical percent complete
• Coordinate, Develop and update Long lead Materials Tracking and update schedule accordingly.
• Preparation of required reports for Client invoices.
• Preparation of Schedule Projection (What-if) and Time Impact Analysis per Regional Project Control Manager Acceptance
• Preparation of Critical Path and Variance analysis reports for review with Regional Project Control Manager
• Coordinate, develop WBS dictionary with Project Accountant Manager.
• Prepare and submit revenue forecasts to Project Accountant. 
• Coordinate, Develop format with Project Accountant for information transfer on labor, equipment, materials, subcontracts, and other direct costs for Estimate to Complete (ETC) projections
• Coordinate and update with Project Accountant on Monthly PSRs preparation
• Review of subcontractor invoices prior to PM approval and submit to Project Accountant for payment processing.
• Assist in REA Narrative Development as Needed
• In addition to the accountabilities above, other responsibilities, tasks, and deliverables may be assigned to the incumbent of this position

Requirements

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Proven ability to implement programs to address complex needs and problems
• Capable of communicating with persuasiveness and exercise effective negotiation techniques as needed
• Competent in using Microsoft Office products, email systems, and Windows
• Three years experience with scheduling and project planning for large construction projects
• Travel: Must be able and willing to work on-site at project location in JAPAN with periodic travel home with project management approval.
• Education: This position requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, geology, chemistry or closely related discipline.  An Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for this requirement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working in Japan
• US government project experience

ECC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact TeleSign HR at [email protected]. This email address is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not email about the status of your job application if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a response.