Junior Project Manager

Junior Project Manager Baltimore, MD (Hybrid 3 day in office) 12-Month Contract-to-Hire Pay Rate - $32.00 - $37.00/hr (40hr/week) We are seeking a Junior Project Manager to support telecommunication and IT infrastructure initiatives within an energy and utilities company. This role will focus on financial tracking, reporting, and coordination for various projects, and managing stakeholder communications. This team supports essential infrastructure including telecom towers, wireless networks, RF communications, and Voice over IP systems, ensuring reliable communication across the organization's operations. This Jr. Project Manager will play a key role in supporting processes tied to these projects, including accruals, forecasting, invoicing, and variance reporting. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, driven, and eager to learn, with strong Excel skills and an interest in project financials. If you enjoy working with data, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and supporting large-scale infrastructure projects, we encourage you to apply! Requirements Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Manage Information Systems, Information Technology, Finance, or a related field 1-2 years of experience in project coordination, financial analysis, or related role Strong Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/HLOOKUP, data analysis Basic understanding of financial processes such as forecasting, accruals, and invoicing Strong organizational and time management skills Excellent communication and collaboration skills Self-starter with a strong desire to learn and grow in a project environment Bonus Requirements Exposure to project management tools such as Microsoft Project Experience with Power BI or other reporting/visualization tools Familiarity with telecommunications concepts (wireless, RF, VoIP, data communications) Understanding of infrastructure or utility-related projects Exposure to financial reporting, budgeting, or variance analysis Your Responsibilities Include Support tracking and reporting across multiple projects, including accruals, forecasts, and invoicing verification Maintain and update Excel-based financial models and reports (pivot tables, lookups, variance tracking) Assist in analyzing project financial performance and identifying variances or discrepancies Partner with project managers and stakeholders to ensure accurate financial data and reporting Support scheduling and project tracking activities using tools such as Microsoft Project Help coordinate project activities across teams including security, transport, wireless, and technology groups Assist in preparing project summaries, dashboards, and reports for leadership Track project costs related to telecom infrastructure such as towers, wireless equipment, and communication systems Support continuous improvement of financial tracking and reporting processes Collaborate with mentors and senior team members to build project management and financial skillsets Gain exposure to large-scale utility communication projects and enterprise project environments What's in it for you? A welcoming, team environment where you will be provided an opportunity to work with a Fortune 100 company. Eight Eleven group offers Health, Dental and Vision benefits, weekly pay, holiday paid time off and sick leave. The Elevate program allows for 12-months of technical training and upskilling, professional development, and exposure to upper leadership at our client to ensure the full-time conversion process is as seamless as possible. Eight Eleven Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, disability, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr International Erosion Control Association