Construction Assistant Project Manager job at Ramboll in Syracuse, NY

Title: Construction Assistant Project Manager Location: Syracuse, NY (Hybrid) Job Description: Job Title: Assistant Project Manager Business Unit: Energy Job type: Permanent | Full-time Reference: About Ramboll Ramboll is a global engineering, architecture, and consultancy company. We partner with clients to accelerate the energy transition, modernize critical infrastructure, and deliver sustainable solutions that create lasting value for society. The role We are hiring an Assistant Project Manager to support energy, utility, data center and industrial projects across New York and the Northeast. Typical assignments include project management support for energy and utility-based projects, including system and infrastructure upgrades, process system upgrades, and construction of new or renovated facilities. You will manage scope, schedule, cost, risk, quality, health, safety, environmental and client communications from concept through project close-out. In this role you will coordinate multi-disciplinary engineering teams, subconsultants, and subcontractors, serving as the primary client interface. Job Description Key responsibilities Support delivery of energy, utility, industrial and data center-based projects Initiation, planning, execution, monitoring/control, close-out. Build and manage integrated schedules, budgets, resource plans, and cash flow. Track earned value and KPIs. Maintain scope and change control Coordinate multi-disciplinary engineering/design teams, permitting, and construction-phase services. Support contract strategy and administration (e.g., Owner's Agent, EPC/EPCM, CM-at-Risk) Manage third parties and subconsultants Oversee procurement support and invoicing/receivables Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental. Quality (HSEQ) and client governance Champion a proactive safety culture (OSHA awareness) Prepare high-quality client deliverables, progress reports, dashboards, and executive briefings Facilitate stakeholder engagement Contribute to proposals, scopes, fees, and schedules Qualifications Desired Qualifications Degree in Engineering, Construction/Project Management, or a minimum of 5-years of related experience. Demonstrated success delivering energy, utility, or infrastructure projects in a consulting/engineering environment. Strong project controls capability (schedule, cost, risk, change management) Scheduling knowledge utilizing MS Project or Primavera P6. Proficiency with Microsoft suite of programs including Excel, Word and Power Point. Familiarity with BIM or digital collaboration tools (e.g. Autodesk Construction Cloud, Procore) is a plus. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Commitment to safety, quality, and sustainability. Certifications (Desirable) OSHA 30-Hour (Construction) First Aid/CPR Success metrics On-time, on-budget project delivery with strong performance Effective risk management and discipline change control High client satisfaction and repeat business Strong HSEQ outcomes Team engagement and mentoring of early careers staff. Additional Information Additional information Work arrangement: Hybrid (Syracuse office + regional travel) Ability to travel to project sites/clients across New York and the Northeast (up to ~20-30%); valid driver's license Authorization to work in the United States Requires on-site work in mechanical rooms and active construction environments. Language: English (additional languages a plus) Background checks/security clearances What we can offer you Commitment to your professional development A culture that welcomes you as the unique person you are Inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company Competitive base salary Excellent health & retirement benefits Work at the heart of sustainable change with Ramboll in the Americas Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. As a foundation-owned people company, founded in Denmark, we believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that's where we start - and how we work. Our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act and being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. Ramboll in the Americas has thousands of experts working across more than 70 offices. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Environment & Health, Water, Energy, and Planning & Urban Design. Where People Flourish Our mission is to create sustainable societies where people and nature flourish. This means that a culture of inclusion is embedded in everything we do. Our people bring diverse backgrounds and experiences to the company, enabling us to deliver innovative and forward-thinking solutions to our clients. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when, and how much you work. At Ramboll, we offer flexibility as part of our positive and inclusive approach to work. We are committed to equal employment opportunity, regardless of age, disability or medical condition, gender identity, marriage and domestic partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, ancestry, or national origin, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation, military service and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $$82,000 - $120,000 annually and does not include bonuses, overtime or other forms of compensation or benefits. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job