Assistant Engineering Project Manager

Assistant Project Manager
Location: Bellevue, WA

Type: Contract
Compensation: $63 - $90 hourly
Contractor Work Model: Onsite (Remote may be considered)

System One is seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager for a 12-month contract position located in Bellevue, WA . This role will support the management of planning, execution, and closure activities on a high-visibility energy infrastructure project. The Assistant Project Manager will report to the designated Project Manager and collaborate across multiple functional areas. This position requires 1020% travel.

Responsibilities

• Support the management of project cost, schedule, and scope using project management principles; ensure adherence to plans and address deviations.

• Assist project teams in delivering on project milestones while maintaining budget, scope, and technical performance.

• Participate in the planning process for assigned work scope; collaborate with project management and engineering leads to gather planning inputs.

• Develop and maintain resource plans; assist with schedule updates and ensure schedules are resource leveled.

• Monitor and analyze cost and schedule variances using earned value (EV) data; identify root causes and assist in creating corrective or recovery plans.

• Coordinate with the Contract Administrator to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.

• Maintain organized and compliant project documentation.

• Help manage the project risk register and support risk mitigation efforts.

• Work with the Project Management Office (PMO) to ensure adherence to PMO standards and practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Project Management or Project Delivery.

• Bachelors degree in Business, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

• Experience working with multidisciplinary and matrixed teams.

• Proficiency in project planning and execution.

• Familiarity with project scheduling, budget control, and EVMS tools.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio, MS Project).

• Experience with Atlassian tools (Confluence, JIRA) is a plus.

• Experience with Primavera P6 is a plus.

• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Technical acumen and ability to grasp complex technical concepts.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Demonstrated integrity, open communication, and collaborative mindset.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joule, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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