Construction Asst Director of Project Management/Ops Practice Administrator

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Plante Moran Realpoint (PMR), affiliate entity of Plante & Moran, PLLC (PM) provides fully integrated Program Management/Owners Representation and Real Estate Services exclusively to corporations and institutional organizations.

As the Plante Moran Realpoint Project Management group continues with significant geographical and market growth, we are looking for a dynamic and highly collaborative individual to support the team with technical operational support. This role works directly with the Director of Project Management and will be internally focused as a key resource for our team. Through effective communication and strong problem-solving skills, will assist with the organization, best practices, risk mitigation and cultural development of the group in order to support continued growth. An understanding of the overall capital project development and execution, of the design or construction process is beneficial but not required.

Your role.

Your work will include, but not be limited to:

* Collaborate with the Director of Project Management to provide technical operational support including:
* Assist in developing and implement practice initiatives including creating processes, executing tasks
* Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to implement changes, build consensus and encourage adoption;
* Advise on additional group or initiative needs or methods.
* Play a leadership role to help lead the project management practice to leverage technology through technology development, implementation and adoption to support key initiatives working with the technology/programming group
* Assist with staffing matters including managing practice workload planning (what are project specific needs matched with talent and skillsets of the team- constant discussion to eval who goes where based on technical needs)
* Handle administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings, preparing presentations, and managing correspondence.
* Help resolve select project-related issues or conflicts.
* Help create, monitor and analyze various business metrics to help find opportunities and uncover practice challenges.
* Help the promote the project management practice vision, strategies and tactics in an effort to inspire, clarify and gain individual team member context on individual responsibilities to the firm.

The qualifications.
* Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Design, Business Administration, Business Analytics or a related field.
* Ideal candidate will understand industry processes (construction, building or architecture)
* Proven experience in project administration or a similar role.
* Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
* Proficiency in project management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Solid technical proficiency including knowledge of MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
* Ability to travel within SE Michigan to various client sites with personal vehicle


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Plante Moran enjoys a “Workplace for Your Day” model which, simply put, means we strive for flexibility and balance while staying true to our principally in-person model. We believe that face-to-face interactions are paramount for individual and collective development, but also encourage individuals to work with their supervisor and team to determine their optimal working environment each day.   

Plante Moran is committed to a diverse workplace. We strive to create a culture where each person feels accepted and valued. We believe that each person’s ultimate potential begins with first acknowledging their inherent dignity. When we can recognize — and celebrate — our many human differences, we’re able to create a workplace where all staff feel a sense of belonging and an opportunity to succeed. This allows us to attract and retain the best talent, serve clients through diverse thinking, and better represent and support the various communities in which we live and work. Plante Moran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Plante Moran maintains a drug-free workplace. 

Interested applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of interest in our positions, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, with the exception of qualified candidates who are bilingual in either Japanese and English or Chinese and English. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and become the property of Plante Moran.    
 

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For Colorado & Illinois Applicants:

We are pleased to offer eligible staff a robust benefits package. Eligibility and contribution requirements for some of these benefits vary based on the number of hours staff work per week. Highlights include health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. These standard offerings are effective on the first of the month following your start date. In addition to this, eligible staff are able to take advantage of our Flexible Time Off and various pre-determined holidays as well as a 401(k) plan, flexible benefits plans, business-related travel expense, lodging and meal reimbursement for business-related use. A Pension plan is also available for eligible administrative and paraprofessional staff. A discretionary bonus plan is available for eligible staff. Plante Moran also offers Interns and Contractors the option to elect health insurance under our contingent staff medical plan as of the 1st of the month following 60 days of employment in addition to limited paid time sick time. Seasonal staff are not eligible for benefits.

Compensation is commensurate with technical skills and experience is provided in accordance with applicable state requirement. Compensation information posted is based on a position being located in the state of CO or IL. Please review the position location for the applicable geographic location.

Under Colorado’s Job Application Fairness Act, you have the right to redact from any documents that you submit in connection with your application information that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. Should you wish to exercise your right to redact such information, please redact it prior to submitting documentation.

Colorado monthly base range is as follows: $5,833.33 to $9,166.66
Illinois monthly base range is as follows: $5,833.33 to $9,166.66