Project Manager - Vertical Transportation

LERCH BATES • Annapolis, MD

88d • $65,000 - $85,000

About The Position

Lerch Bates is seeking a full-time Project Manager. This role is designed with future growth and development in mind. The Project Manager will act as a technical consultant in training while learning the ins and outs of the Vertical Transportation industry and getting hands-on field experience. Through daily workflow and field experience, you will become an integral part of the problem-solving process for our clients and industry partners. This is an excellent opportunity to learn a lucrative industry from the ground up and kick-start your career path!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred. Preferred areas of study: Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management
• Strong organizational skills
• Proven time management ability
• Basic understanding of mechanical and electrical systems
• Self-driven/self-management skills
• Strong problem-solving and attention to detail skills
• An ability to learn quickly and understand mechanical concepts
• Knowledge/experience in the construction/existing building trade
• Experience with Bluebeam Revu
• Previous Employment history (Internships or co-ops included)
• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• Must be a service-minded professional that takes personal accountability and initiative in getting the job done
• Strong customer service skills, with the ability to defuse situations and resolve problems
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to adapt quickly to changing priorities
• Fundamental knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. Intermediate to advance knowledge preferred in WORD and Excel

Responsibilities

• Assist a team of consulting professionals in completing projects
• Communicate with staff and clients, make decisions, and monitor the project’s progress to keep it on schedule
• Manage long- and short-term deadlines, including setting targets for milestones
• Provide deliverables to clients and be a point of contact between our consultants, clients, contractors, vendors, and internal project analysts
• Manage elevator consulting team projects utilizing various tools: Excel, Outlook, Cloud (SharePoint), and Deltek Database
• Utilize interpersonal skills to collaborate with different team members from many other departments
• Serve as a point of contact for projects and/or consultants
• Participate in client progress calls and bid meetings
• Ensure projects are reaching expected standards by performing quality control assessments throughout the project duration
• Adjust schedules and targets on the project as needs change
• Complete client-facing travel 10% to 25% of the time
• Learn to make the most effective decisions when presented with multiple options for how to progress with projects
• Delegate tasks on the project internally and learn to work within the client’s confines of the scope of work
• Develop aptitude, drive, timeliness, and quality of work
• Accumulate technical knowledge in the industries that we service and provide Technical Writing support

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employee Stock Ownership program
• Generous PTO
• Incentive compensation bonus
• 401(k) with up to 6% employer match
• FSA and HSA
• Charitable paid time off
• Birthday Bonus
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Learning and Development
• Exceptional company culture
• Employee resource groups
• Team building and networking activities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees