Associate Project Manager

Focus: Fundamental / Developing. Establishing PM independence and beginning to lead workplan development with minimal oversight.

Job Summary

We're looking for an Associate Project Manager ready to take on independent ownership of schedule updates, RFP support, and early client-facing responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in RFP project-plan development, building or supporting WBS structures and logic diagrams for new or existing contracts

• Update project plans on a monthly cadence with disciplined variance control (under 10%), baseline management, and resource-rate maintenance

• Assist in drafting proposal content, including scope assumptions and known deliverables

• Maintain the project Risk Register within the RAID log and flag risks tied to the 90-day lookahead

• Set realistic client expectations on update cycles and deliverable dates, and prepare relevant industry talking points for client meetings

• Provide peer-level informal coaching on standard firm tools such as RAID logs and WBS structures

• AI-Assisted Delivery: Use AI tools to accelerate routine tasks such as drafting status updates, generating first-pass WBS structures, or analyzing project data, and share effective prompting techniques with peers

Qualifications & Skills

• 2 to 4 years of project controls, scheduling, or project coordination experience

• Working knowledge of WBS development, logic diagramming, and schedule updates

• Proficiency in MS Project, Primavera P6, or similar scheduling tools

• Strong client-facing communication and ability to set realistic expectations

• Demonstrated ability to manage competing deadlines with minimal supervision

• Experience using AI tools to accelerate documentation or reporting, with sound judgment about client data confidentiality

About Motive Power, Inc.

Motive Power is a dynamic consulting firm specializing in the US Utility industry, offering innovative solutions that enable clients to achieve their corporate sustainability and decarbonization goals. We provide comprehensive project delivery, developing and mentoring teams, and expanding our utility business, all while championing ESG and decarbonization initiatives. Our commitment to enhancing efficiency, effectiveness, and sustainability is at the core of our organizational development, data innovation, and change adoption expertise. We take a holistic approach, streamlining project management, optimizing processes, and leveraging data-driven insights to foster sustainable growth. Our people-centric change management strategies ensure seamless transitions and alignment with strategic sustainability objectives. With a strong focus on sustainability, we empower organizations to not only improve their performance but also make a lasting positive impact on society and the environment.