Sr Specialist, Project Management Support

Hill international•Pomona, CA

4d•$80,000 - $105,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Hill International is seeking a Sr. Specialist, Project Management Support in Pomona, California Responsibilities Researches, analyzes, interprets sophisticated data, and problem solves. Sets-up, manages, and maintains status of 100s of projects in Excel. Obtains project status, updates, and maintains the project tracking database. Follows-up with Project Managers or teams from various projects. Works with project teams to remove obstacles throughout projects’ lifecycle. Assists in removing constraints - resolving design, permitting, easement, and construction issues. Provides reports from Excel data as needed, using Pivot Tables, slicers, timelines, etc. Provides analytical support to review and process work order packages, secure material, and ensure work is authorized to proceed for construction. Exercises independent judgment and discretion to advise and recommend courses of action. Applies knowledge of project management support principles. Proactive in addressing project team needs and sends reminders - good communicator, both written and verbally. Recognizes verbal cues in meetings (action items, requests, additional meetings to be set-up, etc.). Proactive; accomplishes results through own efforts.

Requirements

Associate degree or above in applicable profession, business, or technical discipline or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Possesses five or more years of project support experience.
Possesses two or more years of project management experience.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint).
Expert in Excel for advanced data manipulation required.
Knowledgeable in SAP and Primavera P6.
Must be willing to work hybrid work schedule.
Must be local to Southern California.

Nice To Haves

Distribution or Transmission line knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

Researches, analyzes, interprets sophisticated data, and problem solves.
Sets-up, manages, and maintains status of 100s of projects in Excel.
Obtains project status, updates, and maintains the project tracking database.
Follows-up with Project Managers or teams from various projects.
Works with project teams to remove obstacles throughout projects’ lifecycle.
Assists in removing constraints - resolving design, permitting, easement, and construction issues.
Provides reports from Excel data as needed, using Pivot Tables, slicers, timelines, etc.
Provides analytical support to review and process work order packages, secure material, and ensure work is authorized to proceed for construction.
Exercises independent judgment and discretion to advise and recommend courses of action.
Applies knowledge of project management support principles.
Proactive in addressing project team needs and sends reminders - good communicator, both written and verbally.
Recognizes verbal cues in meetings (action items, requests, additional meetings to be set-up, etc.).
Proactive; accomplishes results through own efforts.