Job DescriptionLocation: Vancouver, WA
Type: Contract
Job #7501
Overview:
ACS Professional Staffing is looking for an employee to work on-site with our client. The role of the Engineering Project Manager is to plan, execute, and finalize manager-approved projects according to strict deadlines and within budget. This includes requesting resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants to deliver projects according to plan and schedule. This role also facilitates the project's objectives and monitors quality control throughout its life cycle. This full-time position is located in Vancouver Washington
Pay range: $35.91 - $51.30
Benefits:
Paid holidays:11 PTO:Starting at 10 days Sick Leave:Up to 56 hours per year (prorated based on start date) EAP:Employee Assistance Program Benefit Options Available:Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, DCA, LPFSA, HSA, Group Life/AD&D, Voluntary Life/AD&D, Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Voluntary Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Critical Illness, Voluntary Accident, 401k (immediately eligible for employee and employer contributions - employer match up to 4%) Other benefits include the following:Calm App, Access Perks, Brio Health
Responsibilities:
Support and facilitate manager-assigned projects, from beginning to end Provide guidance on the PMI-based project management methodology, best practices, and internal skill development including:
Identify and request necessary subject matter experts needed during the project. Coordinating activities for manager-assigned projects that enable goals or objectives to be accomplished within the prescribed time frame and funding parameters, escalating concerns to the appropriate manager/personnel.
Provide guidance and assistance in addressing and navigating politically sensitive issues or conflicting team priorities collaboratively and professionally. Schedule and facilitate project team meetings and coordinate activities of sub-teams. As requested, provide project management coordination and assistance to Senior or other group PMs, which may include:
Assist with project tracking and document management. Assist with work plan management and resource coordination. Coordinate with Field Supervisors (FS), Project managers (PM), design engineers, district foreman and other personnel to create and develop logic driven updates to schedules for the transmission projects.
Project tracking and document management tasks include: Monitor the milestones, schedule, and budget to keep project on track and on budget. Per designated funding type and work order type (i.e. contractual customer agreement dates), alert staff if additional time or resources are needed. Track and follow up on Action Items assigned to and by the manager or senior PM. Know who to contact when action items are complete, and a subsequent action can begin. Identify, assess, monitor, and control risks on assigned projects. Facilitate risk management activities with assigned project team members. Alert staff to concerns regarding risks and mitigation requirements. Track and maintain project documents in ProjectWise. These documents may come from the manager, or senior PM or may come from other team members or outside agencies or systems. Check dates and decisions on documents that are known to change frequently and update static documents regularly, so the most current information is available. Create and update projects regularly on the Access Road SharePoint site. Assist others outside of TELF with navigating the Access Road SharePoint site. Mark documents and maintain filing system(s), files, emails, and records by compliance requirements. Share and disperse documents only to appropriate personnel. Mark and maintain all official records following the Information Security (INFOSEC) and Information Governance & Lifecycle Management (IGLM) standards and procedures. Validate official records are accurately maintained for auditing purposes. Collaboration and Coordination Assist in the coordination of communication with outside entities including other city, state, and federal agencies, utilities and other accounts/customers, tribes, public, and other stakeholders that are affected by transmission line work. Assist the group's Contracting Officer's Representative and Contracting Officer in the preparation of service contracts-Contract Requests, Material Requests, and Transportation Requests. This work may include working with group engineers and SMEs on the compilation and review of Statements of Work (SOWs), collection, and completion of other contract back-up documentation. This may also include requests for material missing from project orders sent to field sites, requesting quotes from primary vendors, and ensuring funds are available for material orders. Collaborate with COR / CO on potential contract changes, such as changes to scope, schedule, or budget. Obtain appropriate approvals and complete applicable documentation for COR/CO review. Maintain consistent communication with project sponsors, performance managers, and stakeholders on the progress of the project compared to the work plan. Collaborate and work with project sponsors and performance managers to remove obstacles impacting timely project completion. Utilize GIS tools and SharePoint to track project information. Participate in group improvement efforts, including drafting new or revising existing process and procedure documentation, and recommending quality or efficiency improvements. Assist with the implementation of management-approved recommendations.
Requirements:
A degree in business administration or management, project management, organizational development, computer science, engineering or a closely related degree is highly preferred:
1 year of experience is required with an applicable bachelor's degree. 5 years of experience is required without a degree or applicable degree.
Experience must include direct work experience in a project management capacity, including all aspects of process development and execution. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite software, MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook. Proficiency with Visio, Access, and SharePoint. Project Management Certification: PMI or PMP certification. Energy and/or utility industry experience. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing reflecting a clear, accurate, and courteous style with team members, managers, and executives. Ability to manage timelines, dependencies, project expectations, milestones, and resource allocation and management in projects. Ability to work autonomously when given specific assignments. MS Project skills including project management features such as experience with the fundamental operation, function, and workflow of Microsoft Project regarding timelines, dependencies, project expectations, milestones, and resources. Esri (GIS mapping software). A valid U.S. Driver's License is required.
Work sponsorship is not available at this time. Third-party candidates will not be considered for this position.
Because we are a federal government contractor, we have special restrictions placed on us for hiring foreign nationals into certain key positions within the company. This particular position requires U.S. citizenship.
ACS Professional Staffing will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to the applicant's race, color, religion, sex, gender, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by federal or state law. The company will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process if so requested.
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