[Remote] Associate Project Manager

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation. They are seeking an Associate Project Manager to support the Project Manager in managing project cost, schedule, and scope execution using project management best practices.ResponsibilitiesSupport the Project Manager in the management of project cost, schedule, and scope execution using project management best practices and principles, ensuring adherence to plan and addressing deviationsRepresent the PM to drive and hold project teams accountable for achieving project deliverables and staying within budget while still meeting scope and technical performance requirementsAssist the PM to ensure the technical adequacy and quality of work products to validate scope completionAs directed by the PM, drive the planning process for the work scope within the control accounts. Work with the relevant engineering leads to obtain the necessary planning inputs. Represent the PM as a point of contact for interfacing with project controls in the implementation of plans in the integrated master control schedule (IMCS)Develop, propose, and maintain staffing/resource plans to accomplish the work and adjust the schedule to be resource leveledAssist the PM in monitoring and analyzing cost and schedule variances using the earned value (EV) data recorded compared to the time-phased budget. Assist in the determination of the root causes and develop corrective actions / recovery plans / variance management plans as necessary to avoid large variancesEnsure that records on the project are stored in accordance with corporate proceduresAssist in the maintenance of the project risk register, monitoring and reporting on actions taken to reduce project riskWork closely with Project Management Office (PMO) support, to ensure that work performed follows the PMO requirementsSkillsMinimum of 2 years of experience directly related to Project Management or Project Delivery, with demonstrated experience on large projectsB.S. or higher in a relevant discipline from an accredited university and 4+ years direct experience with proven project coordination skillsDemonstrated experience working with highly multidisciplinary and matrixed teamsDemonstrated experience managing projects executed under a high degree of regulatory oversight, with a preference for experience building Nuclear Power PlantsPMP certification strongly desiredProficiency in project planning, implementation and delivering resultsWorking knowledge of project scheduling and budget control, EVMS tools and project control requirementsProficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, Visio, and MS ProjectStrong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills requiredStrong technical acumen, with the ability to understand complex technical concepts is highly desirableExcellent oral and written communication skillsThe successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamworkExport control regulations require candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Legal Permanent Resident, or of a protected person statusAdditional consideration for engineering and nuclear degrees/experienceExperience with Atlassian tools such as Confluence and JIRA a bonusExperience with Primavera P6 is a plusBenefitsCompetitive salariesInsurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan)Education/certification reimbursementPre-tax commuter benefitsPaid Time Off (PTO)An administered 401k planCompany OverviewProtingent delivers the top-tier technical and IT professionals you need to power your business forward. It was founded in 2001, and is headquartered in Redmond, Washington, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is http://www.protingent.com/.