Project Manager I

Job Description

Job Description

REPORTS TO: Program Manager

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

This role offers work from home flexibility while maintaining regular collaboration with onsite teams and customers as business needs require.

SUMMARY: Manages all aspects of small and medium sized complex technical projects comprised of design/build and build to print projects for a range of clients (e.g. DOE, DOD, NNSA, National Laboratory, Pharmaceutical companies, etc.) per the contracted scope of work consisting of codes, specifications, and drawings. Develops, plans, directs, and coordinates project activities to ensure that goals and objectives of the projects are accomplished, delivering them on time, to the required quality standards and at or below budget.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establishes detailed project plans for each phase of the project and identifies key resources required to support and execute the project

• Reports on key metrics to include budget, schedule and quality and utilizes project control tools to evaluate project performance against these key metrics at various phases of the project (i.e. during design, manufacturing, close-out, etc.)

• Communicates project plans to customers, project team members and department leads to ensure clear understanding of project scope and project metrics

• Works with department leads to develop project staffing plans and ensure key personnel and resources are identified early in the project planning process and are available for project execution

• Performs risk analysis and develops risk mitigation plans for complex projects including developing contingency plans and providing transparency for the project

• Manages customer expectations and effectively communicates project status, dependencies, issues and risks to customers

• Begins to develop strong, long-term customer and industry relationships

• Actively drives and manages projects and project teams to ensure we are delivering expected outcomes and meeting or exceeding key project metrics

• Ability to lead and direct cross-functional teams to include engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, quality, and outside contractors

NO SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities; however, direction may be provided to project coordinators, QA and engineering personnel, and to shop personnel. Direction is provided in the spirit of organizing and prioritizing the tasks required to complete projects on time and within budget.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, engineering, or related discipline with at least two years of experience leading projects/programs.

• Must have experience managing complex projects with budgets greater than US $1M.

• Prefer experience with Government programs/projects and/or experience with nuclear or NQA-1 related programs/projects.

SKILLS and ABILITIES:

• Strong organizational skills and time-management with the ability to handle multiple projects and assignments

• Ability to manage teams through influence rather than absolute authority

• Ability to define problems and collects data to overcome challenges

• Strong attention to detail

• Action oriented, independent worker with the ability to drive solutions and improve project performance with minimal supervision

• Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with all organization levels both internally and externally (customer)

• Ability to effectively present project information including options, alternatives and recommendations to the customer and senior management

• Ability to handle multiple projects and assignments

• Capacity to embrace change and quickly adapt to new situations, changes in direction and altering priorities

• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings and bills of materials

• Ability to read and interpret a variety of technical specifications, government regulations, quality requirements

• Experience working in a custom equipment fabrication or project-based business with percent complete and earned value accounting preferred

• Experience with government contracts preferred. Experience with CAS Compliance, FAR, DFAR and GSA preferred

• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools especially MS Project and Excel

• Familiarity working within an ERP or MRP system is preferred

   

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, OTHER:

CAPM certification is a plus.

MUST BE A US CITIZEN - In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. ATG is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Why join us? We take care of our people with:

• Competitive salary

• 120 hours of PTO and 8 paid holidays

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Life and disability coverage

• HSA/FSA options

• 401k match

• Wellness programs

• Learning, growth, and development programs

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Compensation Range: $85.2K - $110K