Graduate Project Manager - T&D Construction (Birmingham, UK)

Description


Chart your own course and change the world - with the support of people whose interests are aligned with yours. At Burns & McDonnell, opportunity is waiting. We're looking for people with big ideas and an entrepreneurial mindset. It's those kinds of people who've helped us grow from a small consulting business back in 1898 to a global leader in engineering, architecture and construction solutions. Today, we're a thriving company with more than 10,000 professionals working in 75 offices worldwide and recognised as a Global Leader within T&D Construction.


The Graduate Project Manager will assist with the administration of project safety, quality, schedule, cost control, contracts, subcontractors, suppliers, procurement, proposals, estimates, documentation, turnover, client interface, and field-based activities to execute Engineer Procure Construct (EPC) projects, construction management, and program management ventures. This position will support on electrical transmission & distribution projects.

• Adhere to the company's safety programs and policies and assist others with compliance.
• Assist the Project team in building client relationships while interfacing with the client for proposal and project related items.
• Assist the Project Management team execute prime contracts, downstream contracts, and change orders.
• Assist with the development and implementation of the Project Execution Plan, Quality Assurance Plan, Safety & Health plan, Subcontracting Plan, Project Staffing Plan, Organization Chart, and Procurement Plan.
• Assist with jobsite set-up activities, including mobilization and demobilization.
• Assist with securing applicable project permits.
• Coordinate potential bidders' supplier/subcontractor registration and pre-qualification efforts on behalf of the Project Management team.
• Assist the Project Management team to administer request for proposal (RFP) package development, bid and selection process, and develop detailed scope of work documents for downstream contracts.
• Assist with contract administration including request for information (RFI's), submittals, change management, and claims mitigation for subcontractors and/or client contractors
• Support and assist with project controls efforts, including project cost reporting, scheduling, project work breakdown structure establishment, project set-up and closeout within the accounting system, and field progress tracking.
• Assist with the development of internal and external reports including, project budgeting, cost reports, project cash flow forecast, and project status reports to all stakeholders.
• Participate in project, corporate, and risk review meetings as needed, present as needed, and record and distribute meeting minutes.
• Conduct project safety, quality, progress and financial audits and assessments as required.
• Assist with the Prime Contract, subcontractor, and supplier invoicing process.
• Establish and administer project documentation and filing systems.
• Assist with the project turnover documentation, recordkeeping/retention, warranty administration and project closeout.
• Assist with applicable onboarding of craft/field supervision.
• Analyze and report composite crew rates to determine labor and equipment costs.
• Assist with staffing on projects.
• Analyze and monitor labor burdens including craft classifications, benefits and labor laws.
• Maintain accurate craft classifications and craft progression records.
• Uphold craft competency and training standards.
• Assist with estimating, forecasting, and managing craft install unit rates.
• Assist with managing earned value, schedule, change management and cost metrics.
• Coordinate construction equipment to ensure adequate inventory to complete projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or a related field Required or
• Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement Required
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Access).
• Knowledge of document control, scheduling, cost control and project management software is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle large volumes of work and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to meet company's driving requirements.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.


Job Project Management


Primary Location GB-Birmingham, UK-Birmingham


Schedule: Full-time


Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time


Req ID: 265072


Job Hire Type New Grad #LI-DZ #UKO N/A