Design and Construction Assistant Project Manager

Location: Anchorage, Alaska Company: Alaska Village Electric Cooperative Employment Type: Full-Time

Alaska Village Electric Cooperative, Inc. (AVEC) is a non-profit electric utility serving residents in 59 locations throughout rural Alaska. AVEC is owned by those it serves. AVEC covers the largest area of any retail electric cooperative in the world. We serve 59 communities stretching from Kivalina in the north to Old Harbor on Kodiak Island in the south, and from Gambell on St. Lawrence Island in the west to Minto in the east. Our vision is to be the best Alaska Utility. We are a team driven company with opportunity for advancement and excellent benefits. Read more about AVEC at www.avec.org.

Position Overview: We are seeking motivated and experienced Design and Construction Assistant Project Managers to oversee various commercial projects from inception to completion. These projects include power plants, bulk fuel storage, solar farms, wind farms, battery energy storage systems, transmissions lines, and more. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both design and construction, possessing the skills necessary to assist the department project manager with cross-functional teams and ensure project success. Under the supervision of the lead project manager, key responsibility include:

- Manage the planning, design, and execution phases of construction projects.

- Collaborate with architects, engineers, and contractors to develop project plans.

- Prepare and manage budgets, schedules, and resources effectively.

- Ensure compliance with safety regulations, procurement rules, building codes, and project specifications.

- Communicate regularly with clients, stakeholders, and team members to provide project updates.

- Identify and mitigate project risks, resolving issues as they arise.

- Oversee quality control throughout all project phases to maintain high standards.

Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or related field with a minimum of 3 years of experience in design and construction project management.

- 10 years of directly related project control/ management experience and holding a Certified Associate in Project Management credential can be substituted for education.

- Strong knowledge of construction processes, scheduling, and budgeting.

- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

- Proficiency in project management software and Microsoft Office Suite.

The Design and Construction Assistant Project Manager position starts at a salary of $90,000 depending on experience. We offer benefits such as Medical (2 different plan options), Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Defined Benefit Plan, Short- and Long-Term Disability, and Paid Time Off