Senior Project Manager Information Technology -Chattanooga

Company Overview

RSI provides full-service environmental solutions supporting clients through all phases of cleanup, with expertise in regulatory compliance, characterization, monitoring, renewable energy, and project management. Built on a strong foundation of collaboration and a people-first culture, RSI is known for being easy to work with and delivering results through long-term partnerships.

RSI is part of a family of companies unified by purpose to deliver safe, reliable solutions to our clients’ unique challenges. We are committed to providing technically superior service, adding value at every stage, and leaving things better than we found them.​

Job Summary:

RSI is currently recruiting a Senior Project Manager, IT Delivery for our client in Chattanooga. The Senior Project Manager is responsible for overall planning, direction, management, coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of specific projects according to specifications, within budget cost from initiation through completion. The Senior Project Manager leads Joint Project Teams (JPTs), applies professional principles, practices and techniques to lead project teams and control project schedule, cost and performance risk to ensure project is completed within a certain set of restraints (e.g., time, budget, people, quality, materials) and a high level of quality. This role is generally assigned large multifaceted projects. The Senior Project Manager is the single point of contact regarding a specific project and assumes the leadership role in safely managing the project.

Work and results primarily achieved through the work of others and typically depend on the incumbent’s ability to influence and negotiate with parts of the organization where formal authority is not held. Decisions are guided by resource availability and project objectives. This is a Hybrid role and candidates should be in or around Chattanooga, TN.

Responsibilities:

• Leads, directs and manages projects from initial planning stages to completion, including post-project analysis in compliance with all TVA processes and procedures.
• Actively manages multi-disciplined teams including internal and external resources to define and achieve project performance goals, schedule and budget performance.
• Develop full-scale project plans including project scope, accurate and reliable cost estimates, goals and deliverables, and effectively communicates project expectations to management, end users and stakeholders in a timely and clear manner. Proactively communicates project status, issues and risks to management.
• Defines, estimates and secures resources needed to achieve project goals. Integrates sound cost estimating practices into project plans. 
• Prepare budget proposals and recommends subsequent budget changes to meet changing requirements, where necessary. 
• Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using formal processes and appropriate tools, such as project management software. 
• Tracks project progress, milestones and deliverables to ensure deadlines are met appropriately. 
• Assesses project issues and identifies solutions to meet project goals. 
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identifies potential crises and develop contingency plans.
• Minimizes exposure and risk on project. Issues stop-work order when adverse risk is identified. 
• Solves technical and non-technical problems throughout the life of the project. 
• Present reports defining project progress, problems and solutions. 
• Coordinates with other TVA organizations to ensure efficient use of TVA resources. 
• Ensures project-related documents are complete, current and stored appropriately. 
• Oversees and coordinates work performed by outside contractors. 
• Assigns responsibilities and provides direction and support to project team. 
• Conducts effective performance evaluations and mentors those with less experience. 
• Works collaboratively with staff to maintain thorough knowledge of project status and ensure communications are precise. 
• Ensures qualified experienced personnel, including contractor personnel are assigned to the project.
• Negotiates and implements pre-contract agreements prior to the issue and approval of formal contact documents. Implements post contract settlements with contractors at the end of the project. 
• Interfaces with external customers, news media, attorneys, and elected officials over issues that are potentially sensitive in nature requiring communication in a tactful and sensitive manner.
• Ensures projects are consistent with TVA project management strategy/policies and in accordance with Federal, State and local regulations. 
• Performs other duties, as assigned.
• Travels to corporate offices and project sites as needed.

Requirements and Education:

• Minimum of 5 years of work experience in Project Management ideally in the Information Technology field.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Requirements and Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, business management, or technical field, or equivalent education, training and/or related work experience. Master’s degree preferred but not required.
• Project Management Institute (PMI) certification as Project Management Professional (PMP). Demonstrated desire to excel in professional field of study as demonstrated by Certification/Licensure in professional field of study preferred but not required (e.g. PE, CPA, CFP, etc)

Preferred Skills and Proficiencies:

• Experience working with conceptual, preliminary and detailed cost estimates
• Experience construction, engineering or electrical power system environment desirable
• PC software (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
• Statistical analysis
• Interpretation of engineering data and drawing information
• Engineering Economy
• Value Engineering concepts & methods
• Benchmarking methods
• General Financial & Accounting Practices
• Understanding of IT systems
• Engineering & Administrative procedures, policies, standards, safety rules
• Communication skills, both verbal and written

Clearance and Health Regiments

• Criminal Background Check
• Pre-placement Drug Screening

This position requires a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or identification card; or a U.S. passport as long as it clearly displays issuance date, expiration date, and color photo image. This is a mandatory requirement necessary for access to company facilities and/or for travel purposes. REAL ID-compliant driver’s licenses are identifiable by a gold star in the upper right corner.
 

EEO Statement

RSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.