Onsite Assistant Project Manager II

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About the role

  • Assistant Project Manager II ensuring engineering projects are delivered on time and within budget for Enica Engineering, a division of Willdan Group Inc.

Responsibilities

  • Align with the Project Manager(s) in planning, scoping, and organizing project activities from initiation through closeout, ensuring alignment with contractual requirements, project objectives, and internal delivery standards.
  • Develop, maintain, and actively manage detailed project schedules; monitor progress against milestones, identify risks or deviations early, and proactively escalate issues that may impact scope, schedule, quality, or client expectations.
  • Align internal technical resources, including Project Engineers and Subject Matter Experts, to ensure deliverables are completed on time, meet required quality standards, and comply with established procedures and technical guidelines.
  • Facilitate effective communication among engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients by preparing meeting agendas, documenting discussions and action items, and ensuring timely follow-through and resolution.
  • Direct the preparation, review, and delivery of project deliverables, including (but not limited to) engineering reports, drawings, technical memoranda, commissioning documentation, and submittals.
  • Monitor project budgets and burn rates; identify variances from plan, align financial forecasting, and communicate potential impacts to the Project Manager and leadership as appropriate.
  • Maintain accurate, complete, and well-organized project documentation, including correspondence, schedules, logs, and quality assurance records, in accordance with company policies and audit requirements.
  • Oversee subcontractors, manage RFI responses, and engage with the internal and external project teams, to ensure timely responses and alignment with project scope and schedule.
  • Prepare and distribute regular project status reports, client updates, and internal progress summaries, providing clear visibility into project performance, risks, and upcoming milestones.
  • Promote adherence to company processes, quality standards, and safety protocols, and ensure project activities are executed in compliance with internal policies and applicable regulations.
  • Drive to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to streamline project execution workflows, improve coordination practices, and enhance overall delivery efficiency.

Requirements

  • One (1) to three (3) years of experience supporting technical, engineering, consulting, or construction-related projects, with demonstrated exposure to project coordination, scheduling, or delivery support activities.
  • Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks and priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally in both technical and client-facing contexts, including documentation, status reporting, and meeting facilitation.
  • Proficiency in project management and scheduling tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or equivalent), as well as standard productivity software including Microsoft Office applications.
  • Ability to read, interpret, and apply technical drawings, specifications, and project documentation, with sufficient understanding to support coordination, compliance tracking, and quality control activities.
  • Demonstrated ability to operate proactively, exercise sound judgment, and appropriately escalate risks, ambiguities, or performance concerns when expectations are unclear or obstacles arise.

Job title

Assistant Project Manager II

Job type

Experience level

Junior

Salary

$85,000 - $160,000 per year

Degree requirement

High School Diploma

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