Construction Asst Director of Project Management/Ops Practice Administrator

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Count on us. Our "we-care" culture is more than just a motto; it's a promise. From day one, we prioritize your growth, well-being, and success. You can count on us to support your career journey and help you achieve your professional goals. Join us. Plante Moran Realpoint (PMR), affiliate entity of Plante & Moran, PLLC (PM) provides fully integrated Program Management/Own ers 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-solvin g 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 collaborativel y 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/pro gramming 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 c orrespondence. * Help resolve select project-relate d 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 responsibiliti es to the firm. The q ualifications. * Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Design, Business A dministration, 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 #LI-KN1 #LI-Onsite What makes us different? On the surface, we're one of the nation's largest audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management firms. But dig a little deeper, and you'll see what makes us different: we're a relatively jerk-free firm (hey, nobody 's perfect) with a world-class culture, consistent recognition as one of Fortune Magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For," and an endless array of opportunities. At Plante Moran, diversity, equity and inclusion means that all staff members have equitable and fair opportunities to succeed, in an inclusive environment, with their individual, unique identities. So, what are you waiting for? Apply now. 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