Project Manager - Make Ready Design

Sigma Technologies • Roanoke, VA

1d • Remote

About The Position

Project Manager - Make Ready Design Location: Remote Are you an experienced Power Utility Project Manager? If you are open to joining a supportive, passionate team, we have an attractive opportunity for you! Please note: This position can work fully remotely, but new hires will be required to come to our main office located in Perrysburg, OH, for an initial 2-week in-person paid orientation and training period. Note to applicants : This is not an Information Technology (IT) position. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO DO AS A PROJECT MANAGER AT SIGMA: Core Description: The Project Manager manages small to large-scale complex projects from project initiation to project close-out. Liaises between project members, cross-functional teams, external vendors, and other stakeholders to ensure proper communication, accurate and on-time reporting, and management of the schedule. The Project Manager is also responsible for maintaining and growing their client(s) accounts.

Requirements

• Education : H.S. Diploma or equivalent is required. An Associate's or Bachelor's degree is preferred, but not required
• Experience : 5+ years of relevant industry experience, 3+ years of Project Management experience . Management may consider other education and/or work experience to be acceptable for appointment to this position.
• Proven experience in project management, with a track record of successfully delivering projects on time and on budget.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders with competing priorities.
• Must be results-driven with a dedicated focus on achieving successful project performance, customer satisfaction, and organic sales growth.
• Demonstrated level of understanding of commonly used project management concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Adaptability and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Available during the “core” work hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. during the week.
• Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as duties demand.
• Willing and able to travel regularly (20%-30%), which will include overnight travel
• Dependable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and insurance
• Able to pass a background check/drug test/driving record check.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be able to endure frequent, lengthy periods of sedentary work and sit for prolonged periods, including sitting at a desk and driving in a vehicle.
• Must be able to utilize a computer keyboard, computer monitor, and telephone for prolonged periods.
• Must have the physical ability to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing notes, and viewing a computer terminal; these activities require close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must have the physical ability to express or exchange ideas using spoken words and convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, often in a group setting.
• Must have the ability to receive detailed information through oral and written communication.

Nice To Haves

• Project management certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a mentor and coach to assistant project managers, offering guidance and support.
• Establish, track, and control project cost, scope, schedule, and budget to deliver assigned projects in accordance with contractual agreement.
• Creation of Proposals.
• Lead kickoff meetings and discovery calls.
• Works with the Project Engineer on scope, schedule, and budget
• Plan, schedule, and execute all phases of projects or programs in accordance with project management processes, policies, guidelines, and corporate governance.
• Develop high-level project workflow and ensure project scopes and milestone dates for all assigned projects.
• Provide project cost forecasting over the life of the project or program.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure the successful delivery of products/services.
• Prepare project change orders and/or correction actions in collaboration with the client, Project Engineer(s), and Operations Manager
• Monitor and report on key metrics, customer satisfaction, and performance against objectives.
• Maintain accurate records of client interactions, agreements, and sales activities in the CRM system.
• Ensure the orderly closure of projects, including finalizing all project activities, obtaining client acceptance, and conducting post-project evaluations.
• Document lessons learned and share best practices with the organization.
• Develop and manage project budgets, tracking expenses and ensuring financial goals are met.
• Project invoicing.
• Identify potential risks and issues that may impact project success and develop risk mitigation plans and contingency strategies.
• Monitor and manage risks throughout the project life cycle.
• Liaises between project members, cross-functional teams, external vendors, and other stakeholders to ensure deliverables, requirements, schedules, cost, and meeting plans are communicated.
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with all project stakeholders.
• Provide regular project updates to management and team members.
• Lead project update calls and in-person meetings with external clients throughout the project life cycle.
• Monitor and manage expectations of communication between staff and external clients.
• Build and nurture client relationships, understanding their needs and business objectives.
• Build an understanding of the customer's organizational structure and decision-making process.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned clients, addressing inquiries and providing exceptional service.
• Communicate effectively with clients to provide updates, gather feedback, and troubleshoot any issues.
• Proactively identify opportunities to upsell or cross-sell additional offerings to existing customers.
• Prepare and deliver presentations, proposals, and sales materials to clients as needed.
• Stay informed about industry trends and developments to provide value to clients.
• Contribute towards and execute on the strategic plan to target new business opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees