What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager position at Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories and Careers?
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
1. Coordinate the activities of multiple divisions/departments as necessary to meet project objectives. Contribute in consensus decisions among project stakeholders and team members.
2. Work under minimal supervision to establish project plans, and execute and coordinate multiple projects, some crossing different functions/disciplines.
3. Create, maintain, and monitor accurate metrics, project files, and project tracking reports such as time reporting, financial records, schedules, budgets, and summary spreadsheets. Own accurate assessment and analysis of project deliverables to assist the team with meeting project objectives such as cost, schedule, and quality objectives.
4. Readily and promptly identify project performance related issues. Identify, track and help mitigate project related risks.
5. May create and deliver presentations on project status to management.
6. Identify opportunities for improvement to project processes make a significant contribution in making those improvements.
7. Mentors others. May lead or supervise interns.
8. Follow SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World-Class Manufacturing principles.
9. Understand. Create. Simplify.
10. Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience
Typically 4 years of direct experience in coordinating projects
Excellent coordination, organization, and prioritizing skills
Demonstrated competent level knowledge of project management skills, techniques, and terminology
Demonstrated record of project management accomplishments
Basic level of business acumen related to budgets, expense planning, resource allocation, and forecasting
Self-motivated and able to work independently
Knowledge of Microsoft Project or other project management tracking software
Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills
Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
Background check results satisfactory to SEL
Negative drug test result(s)
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent
Knowledge of electric power system protection, integration, and automation practices
Knowledge of SEL products
Physical Requirements
None
Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.
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We’re 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.
We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
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