Project Manager 1

Shift

Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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This is an onsite, full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Project Manager 1 position located in Dulles, VA, Lombard, IL, or Pennsauken, NJ.

Compensation: $40,000 - $47,457.00 per year

Summary

Responsible for facilitating internal and external communication between clients, laboratory staff, and sales staff. Uses intermediate to complex professional and technical knowledge to communicate capabilities, project milestones, updates, delays, and deliverables.

Essential Functions

• Serves as the primary point of contact for clients regarding project updates, issues, deliverables, and scope changes.
• Leads client meetings in-person or via teleconference, as needed or as requested by the Account Executive.
• Collaborates and communicates with laboratory staff on project status.
• Identifies and resolves project issues or delays that may impact quality or turnaround time; communicates alternative solutions professionally and proactively to clients.
• Collaborates with Account Executives and Department Leads to determine testing capabilities and manage quote changes based on project scope.
• Updates the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) with project status, cost, and client account information.
• Supports Sample Management on large or complex projects, including reviewing project needs, resolving incoming sample issues, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Generates client and internal reports in a timely and efficient manner.
• Reviews dashboards and active projects to maintain progress and meet client deadlines.
• Provides intermediate to complex analysis and interpretation of data results to clients.
• Assists in developing and participating in project or cross-functional program objectives, including budgets, timelines, materials, personnel, and other requirements; receives direction and presents information to management.
• Interprets and applies department policies and procedures, as well as relevant laws and regulations, seeking guidance as needed.
• Contributes to departmental efficiency and effectiveness by offering suggestions and actively participating in team initiatives.
• Promotes and supports the mission of Pace Analytical by demonstrating professionalism, cooperation, and respectful interactions with clients and staff.
  
  

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in project management, chemistry, or a closely related field; AND at least three (3) years of related experience, including work with specialized or technical programs or operations; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Required Knowledge

Required Knowledge and Skills

• General understanding of project management program administration, policies, and procedures.
• Intermediate to advanced methods for resolving project management issues and concerns.
• Working knowledge of applicable laws, codes, and regulations.
• General knowledge of laboratory testing capabilities.
• Familiarity with computer applications and systems relevant to the role.
• Principles and practices of effective teamwork.
• Communication methods to ensure safe, effective, and appropriate operations with staff and clients.
• Proper use of business English, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
  
  

Required Skills

• Managing and administering general project management functions.
• Training others on policies and procedures related to the work.
• Contributing as both a team member and individual contributor in project environments.
• Interpreting, applying, and explaining laws, codes, and regulations.
• Preparing intermediate to complex reports, correspondence, and documentation.
• Exercising initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.
• Demonstrating tact, discretion, and professionalism in all interactions.
• Effectively contributing to team goals, objectives, and activities.
• Establishing and maintaining strong working relationships with diverse stakeholders.
  
  

Physical/Mental Requirements

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

Mobility to work in a lab and office setting, use standard office and lab equipment and stamina to sit for extended periods of time; exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects; vision to read printed materials and computer screens; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.

Working Environment

Work is performed in a lab and office setting. Work is subject to chemicals, fumes, gases, noxious odors, and related items in a lab and sample setting.

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Benefits

When you join Pace®, you commit to work that makes a positive impact on our communities and our world. We commit to supporting you with benefits and perks that make a positive impact on your life. Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program which includes competitive salaries, medical, dental vision, 401K retirement savings plan (100% vested immediately in the employer match), life, disability and voluntary benefits, paid time off for holiday, sick and vacation days, HSA, wellness program, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance program, parental leave, optional legal coverage and ID theft.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pace® provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, creed, color, religion, genetics, protected veteran status, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.