Design and Construction Assistant Project Manager

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Reliable, punctual, and productive
• Positive attitude toward people and business
• Interpersonal skills sufficient to establish trust and credibility internally and externally
• Excellent and efficient communication skills, both verbal and written, as well as good organizational skills
• Proficient in reading and reviewing contract plans and specifications
• Ability to work with multicultural and multilingual clients and individuals requiring great patience and consistently calm emotional demeanor
• Proficient in use of computer programs including Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, and Adobe
• Demonstrated skills in research, analysis and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated planning, organizing, and prioritizing skills
• High degree of flexibility to meet multiple and changing priorities
• Ability to adapt to change and work efficiently under pressure

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit
• Will need to see, talk, and hear
• Repetitive motions with hands and fingers such as dialing and keyboarding
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Be able to lift and/or move up to 25lbs

• Work environment split between in-office and remote communities
• When in field:
  • Travel on foot, all-terrain vehicles, open boats, single engine aircraft, and other available on-site transportation in remote arctic villages and environs for the purpose of meeting with contractors and checking on projects
  • May be exposed to adverse weather conditions, cold, and icy conditions
• Office environment:
  • Comfortable surroundings – primarily office environment
  • Shared office environment to promote collaboration but with potential distracting noises and conversations
  • Primary work interface through computer with display, keyboard, and mouse; and telephone
  • Normally a 40-hour work week, overtime may be required

AVEC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.