What is an Associate Project Manager?

An associate project manager is responsible for creating project plans. You are in charge of establishing timelines and creating budgets. Keep in mind, developing relationships is a key to your job description. This means working with other departments to ensure that the project objective is achieved. You are to provide regular updates to upper management and also to report the regular progress of projects. Directing team members, distributing responsibilities, and coordinating team resources is also part of your responsibility as an associate project manager. You are also to coordinate with the finance and contract team to design all financial projections. Plus, you need to prepare required subcontracts, maintain all work according to the project schedule and also prepare a memo, provide training to all consultants, and participate in the weekly meetings to monitor all activities of the subcontractor.

Proficiency in computer applications like word processing, PowerPoint, the internet, management skills, and a good sense of humor are all required for this role. The mean salary of an associate project manager annually is $75,000. A bachelor's degree in Business or other related disciplines will get you the job.