Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from SOCOTEC
Job overview
The Associate Project Manager at SOCOTEC supports project management tasks for construction projects, contributing to high-performance building consulting services.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves assisting project managers, preparing presentations, budgets, schedules, and reports, coordinating meetings, reviewing bids and contracts, performing site inspections, and ensuring project compliance and quality.
Experience and skills
Requires 0-2 years of construction administration experience or relevant academic coursework, strong organizational, communication, and MS Office skills, and effective verbal presentation abilities.
Work environment and culture
SOCOTEC is certified as a Great Place to Work, emphasizing a positive workplace culture in the architecture, engineering, and construction consulting industry.
Company information
SOCOTEC provides niche consulting services in architecture, engineering, and construction, focusing on high-performance buildings and specialty structures with recognized expertise and growth.
Company overview
SOCOTEC is a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification services, providing expertise across various sectors including construction, infrastructure, and environmental services. The company generates revenue by offering specialized services such as risk management, technical consulting, and compliance verification to ensure the safety and reliability of client projects. Founded in 1953, SOCOTEC has expanded its footprint through strategic acquisitions and innovation, becoming a trusted partner for quality and safety solutions worldwide.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight your organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency with MS Office products, especially MS Project and Excel, as these are critical for managing schedules, budgets, and bid analyses at SOCOTEC.
Emphasize any experience or academic coursework related to construction administration, project coordination, or construction management to align with SOCOTEC's focus on high-performance buildings and specialty structures.
Apply through multiple channels including SOCOTEC's corporate career site and LinkedIn to maximize your visibility and increase your chances of being noticed for the Associate Project Manager role.
Connect with current employees in SOCOTEC’s project management or construction advisory divisions on LinkedIn to ask insightful questions about the company culture and project challenges; good ice breakers include referencing SOCOTEC’s Great Place to Work certification or recent projects they have shared publicly.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'project schedules,' 'budget tracking,' 'construction contracts,' 'MS Project,' 'bid analysis,' and 'site inspections' to ensure it passes initial automated screenings.
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