Mid-Level Project Manager

Wendel LLC•Williamsville, NY

8h•$109,500 - $143,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Wendel is seeking a dynamic, highly motivated professional to join our Project Management team in the Williamsville, NY region. This individual will support Wendel Companies Project Management Office purpose and values while providing specific project leadership and task management through self-direction and mastery of skills for architecture projects. These skills include scope management, project financials, managing client expectations, stakeholder communication, project scheduling and analysis, and resources management.

Requirements

10 – 14 years of industry related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience in project management.
A bachelor’s degree is required.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites.
Strong customer service, communication, and collaboration skills.
Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills, especially under difficult circumstances.
Possess facilitation skills and ability to express concepts and create meaningful presentations.
Strong leadership skills for potential role assignments within the firm.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree Preferred.
PMP Certification is preferred.
MS Project experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Support the Project Sponsors (PS), Operations Managers, Client Sector Leaders (CSL) and Resource Managers (RM’s) regarding the planning, management, and control of selected projects as well as coaching and mentoring project staff.
Client relations including risk mitigation and opportunity development.
Business Development: manage change and sell additional services as well as develop opportunities with clients they are managing projects.
Lead business development activities with current and potential clients and support Marketing with the preparation of proposals and presentations.
Project Management Reporting: coordinate, manage and validate timely and accurate completion project management reports including percent complete, backlog and sale forecast reports.
Develop, review, and monitor project work plans including scope, schedule, budget, and deliverables.
Real-time planning, management, control, follow-ups and resolution of internal discipline, sub-consultant, client/stakeholder and contractor assignments, issues, and conflicts.
Develop, review, and provide input for project schedule and production of project deliverables.
Organize internal staff and external client project meetings, including preparation of agendas, sign-in sheets, handouts, and prepare and distribute meeting minutes.
Organize and schedule client/stakeholder public meetings and presentations, including preparation of presentation handouts, power-point presentations, graphics, etc.
Assist RM’s with resource balancing to assure project obligations are met.
Plan, manage and control project related communications between client, stakeholders, staff, sub-consultants, and contractors.
Facilitate internal and external quality review and deliverables.
Organize and prepare prime and sub-consultant contract scope, schedule, fee, and deliverable changes. Follow-up on execution of contract amendments.
Work with Project Accountant on MIS issues, coordinate, monitor, and follow-up on Earned Value Analysis, billing, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, project budget, and revenue.
Implement the processes of the PMO in the execution of projects.
Develop project teams in collaboration with resource managers as required to meet the needs of the project scope, schedule, and budget. Coach project team members with the Resource Managers as required to support employee development.
Ensure the necessary communication between clients, project sponsors, project stakeholders and the project team.
Manage the execution of the project plan.
Review and familiarize yourself with the terms and conditions of the contract.
Maintain a productive relationship with the project client, sponsor and ensure client satisfaction.
Work with the Operations Managers, Resource Managers and Line of Business leaders to assure proper staffing levels and promote quality of work/life.
Facilitate prime and sub-contractor Insurance certificates.
Responsible for negotiation of project specific contract terms and conditions with clients, insurance carriers and legal advisors.
Provide leadership, mentoring and guidance to the Project Team members.
Direct individuals and teams in processes for improving efficiency and effectiveness of daily work activities.
Mentors, support and encourages entry level/ less experienced PM colleagues