Mid-Level Project Manager

Project Management Professional

Wendel is a nationally recognized innovative Architecture, Engineering, Energy Efficiency, and Construction Management firm that collaborates with private and public entities to holistically approach facility and infrastructure projects. Our clients benefit from our full-service capability that allows us to tackle technically complex projects with our own in-house experts. With multiple regional offices, Wendel presents the opportunity to work on an exciting variety of projects with a collaborative team approach. If you are looking to make a real impact, to challenge the status quo, and develop and implement solutions with real results, then Wendel is the place for you!

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.

Role and 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.
• Demonstrate the Fundamentals in word and action. "Model the Way"
• 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

Qualifications:

• 10 – 14 years of industry related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience in project management.
• A bachelor's degree is required. Master's degree Preferred.
• PMP Certification is preferred.
• MS Project experience is preferred.
• 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.

What We Offer:

• Employee-focused company culture and work environment.
• Work-life balance including:
  • Hybrid work policy
  • Flexible work
• Great benefits including:
  • Medical, dental, and vision
  • 401k match
  • PTO
  • Life insurance
• HSA and FSA options.
• Career advancement opportunities with Career and Professional Development.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Parking reimbursement.
• Wellness programs and health stipend.

Salary Range: $109,500 - $143,000

Wendel is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. The salary (hourly rate) offered will be determined based the successful candidates' relevant education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The salary offered will also take into consideration regional adjustment factors.

Hear from Our Team: We asked our employees to share what they love most about working at Wendel, and the overwhelming response was that everyone loves working in an environment where the team has each other's backs. They also liked our flexible, hybrid work policy. With nationwide project and office locations, Wendel presents the opportunity to work on an exciting variety of projects with a diverse group of clients. They said they like our respect-based and team-oriented culture, and our transparent communication philosophy.

Helping our employees reach their professional goals is important to us, and we take pride in providing a variety of professional development opportunities. We utilize an annual career development process, for every employee that ensures career mobility, growth, and company ownership potential.

Don't meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Wendel is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and provides a drug-free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law. We are a VEVRAA federal contractor and request priority referrals of protected veterans.