Associate Project Manager

Storage Solutions Inc•Kansas City, MO

About The Position

This entry-level role will support the sales team by helping with customer calls, preparing presentations, and creating tailored solutions based on customer needs. You'll assist with proposal development and manage smaller projects and key accounts as directed. Collaboration with Project Managers, Senior Project Managers, and Salespeople will be essential in this role.

Requirements

Highly detail-oriented, ability to manage critical deadlines
Ability to multitask effectively & prioritize & execute tasks
Experience in working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential
Ability to work through project issues with customers in a timely manner
Strong written and oral communication skills: In-person meetings, email, phone calls
Must be able to learn, understand, and apply new technologies
Strong technical aptitude – highly knowledgeable of industry systems including complex integrated systems and components
BA/BS or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

Oversee the individual projects of the Account Manager
Act as the liaison between the customer and the Account Manager
Stay up to date on all products/systems/offerings within the industry
Collaborate with Account Managers to evaluate customer needs, design and present the best solution to the customer
Collaborate with Account Managers to visit customer sites and interface with appropriate customer contacts
Ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget
Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for flawless execution of projects
Develop and prepare effective proposals to provide to Account/Prospect
Interact with clients to identify and define project requirements
Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track the progress of each open job
Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs
Perform risk management to minimize project risks
Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors
Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation
Adhere to company project management processes
Analyze and review the project after completion to identify improvement opportunities
Share project results and best practices within the team and company
Participate in internal projects as required
Manages low-complexity projects
Submit engineering prelim requests
Assists with verifying counts/design for upcoming projects
Complete low- to moderately-complex proposals
Provide day-to-day support to Project Managers and Senior Project Managers