Project Manager

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL)•Pullman, WA

28d•$37 - $54•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented professional to manage technical projects from initiation to completion. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between an organization’s objectives and technical solutions, ensuring that all agreed upon project goals are delivered on time and within budget. This role requires strong leadership, communication, organizational skills, and a deep understanding of technical process and project management methodologies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience
Typically 4 years of direct experience in coordinating projects
Excellent coordination, organization, and prioritizing skills
Demonstrated competent level knowledge of project management skills, techniques, and terminology
Demonstrated record of project management accomplishments
Basic level of business acumen related to budgets, expense planning, resource allocation, and forecasting
Self-motivated and able to work independently
Knowledge of Microsoft Project or other project management tracking software

Responsibilities

Coordinate the activities of multiple divisions/departments as necessary to meet project objectives.
Contribute in consensus decisions among project stakeholders and team members.
Work under minimal supervision to establish project plans, and execute and coordinate multiple projects, some crossing different functions/disciplines.
Ensure project teams follow applicable processes.
Create, maintain, monitor, and analyze accurate metrics, project files, and project tracking records such as time reporting, financial records, schedules, budgets, and summary spreadsheets.
Provide insight to management on trends.
Own accurate assessment and analysis of project deliverables to assist the team with meeting project objectives such as cost, schedule, and quality objectives.
Readily and promptly identify project performance related issues.
Identify, track and help mitigate project related risks.
May create and deliver presentations on project status to management.
Identify opportunities for improvement to project processes make a significant contribution in making those improvements.
Mentors others.
May lead or supervise others.