Project Manager I

The Structures Company•Lancaster, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Manager I leads project planning sessions from ideation through completion, coordinates cross-functional contributions, and maintains project dashboards. The role manages project progress and adapts work as needed to meet schedule requirements, oversees incoming and outgoing project documentation, and develops and monitors risk mitigation plans for assigned projects. It conducts project reviews and prepares detailed reports for executive staff, while optimizing project processes and the overall approach where necessary. The position follows applicable procedures and guidelines, including Group Recommended Practices, and applies project scheduling and management practices to manage multiple moving project components simultaneously. It also applies aerospace design and engineering principles, aircraft systems knowledge, engineering analysis, testing, and manufacturing processes to project execution. This is a nine-month onsite contract role in Lancaster, New York, with potential for extension. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, either 7:00 AM–3:30 PM or 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. Pay is $50–$60 per hour.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR regulations.
Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field.
PMP certification or similar training.
Significant experience in project scheduling and management.
Significant experience using project scheduling software such as MS Project.
Proficiency in MS Office applications.
Product design experience.
At least 5 years of Project Manager experience or similar.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) license.
AS9100 Internal Auditor Certification, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt, or PMP certification.

Responsibilities

Lead project planning sessions from ideation through project completion.
Coordinate cross-functional contributions and maintain project dashboards.
Manage project progress and adapt work as required to meet schedule requirements.
Oversee incoming and outgoing project documentation.
Develop and monitor risk mitigation plans for assigned projects.
Conduct project reviews and create detailed reports for executive staff.
Optimize and improve project processes and the overall approach where necessary.
Follow correct procedures and guidelines, including Group Recommended Practices.
Apply project scheduling and management practices to manage multiple moving project parts simultaneously.
Apply aerospace design and engineering principles, aircraft systems knowledge, engineering analysis, testing, and manufacturing processes to project execution.