Powell's Service Division is currently seeking a dynamic Project Manager for our Federal Contract Support team. Federal Project Managers provide oversight and direction to their assigned projects. The Project Manager is accountable for planning, managing, and monitoring the project lifecycle to ensure projects are executed within their scope, schedule, budget, quality level, and targeted benefit realization - the project lifecycle includes, from the requirement phase through project retirement closeout. Additionally, the Federal Project Manager is expected to be well versed in the various types and requirements of government contracting.
This position does not allow for work visa sponsorship now or relocation support.
Essential Responsibilities
Provides consultation on proposal development as required
Drive positive customer experience during project execution
Generate additional referrals for the sales team through excellent customer service.
Attend milestone meetings at government/customer sites.
Ensures integration of the project activities to meet project cost proactively, schedule, deliverables, and manages scope changes to achieve customer requirements
Acts as meeting chair for internal/external Kick-Off meetings
Flows down contract requirements to the project team to ensure each team member is aware of his/her obligations
Develops and manages the project schedule with input from various departments to ensure alignment with both internal and contractual delivery commitments
Conducts project-specific meetings with project stakeholders
Responsible for project commercial and contract management
Effectively work within a multi-organizational/divisional project environment
Develops and manages Project Management Plans
Proactively manages risk (threats and opportunities) and regularly communicates to stakeholders
The key point of contact for all communications between the customer and Powell
Responsible for the Management of the project's financials, including revenue budgets, cost budgets and forecasts to ensure the project's P&L objectives are realized
Responsible for progress reporting
Ensures project alignment between customer requirements and company objectives to maximize benefit realization
Effectively communicate with project stakeholder to ensure timely and transparent information flow
Make sound decisions and provide project direction that is well thought out to achieve predictable outcomes
Lead and or participate in continuous improvement initiatives
Responsible for the adherence to project and company quality levels
Mentoring and training Project Managers and Project Management Associates
Supervise Project Management Associates and Project Administrators as assigned
Create/Update reporting material as designated in Federal flow downs and other reporting criteria.
Control, monitor, and supervise project information safeguards with respect to project classification under CUI/ Secret/ Top Secret.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in business, engineering or other related fields from an accredited institution or be a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) or have a management level certification from the Association of Project Management (APM)
Three (3) years in a titled project management position in the construction, manufacturing, oil & gas and/or power distribution industry, or similarly complex projects with proven success in Federal Project Management.
Effective abilities with project management, engineering, and accounting software (Primavera, MS Project, ERP system, Agile)
Current security clearance or that ability to gain one when needed.
Ability to pass background checks and gain access to US Military installations.
Skills, Abilities & Other Requirements
Effective abilities with project management, engineering, and accounting software (Primavera, MS Project, ERP system, Agile).
Display an operational level of the following competencies:
Business Acumen (Business Strategy, Contract Management)
Leadership (Inclusiveness, Critical Thinking)
Technical Project Management (Professional Execution within a formal framework)
Demonstrated ability to lead and influence a matrix-organized team through the lifecycle of a project
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with all stakeholders
Detail-oriented and results-driven
Demonstrated ability to make decisions based on limited information.
Established ability to negotiate with and influence customers, subcontractors and other key stakeholders
Strong focus on customer satisfaction
Technically astute
A person with Operational proficiency has applied the competency repeatedly and successfully in the performance of his or her job but still has much to learn about the advance aspects or behaviors associated with the competency. A person at this level can usually apply the competency on his/her own.
Working Conditions
Temperature controlled working environment. Some outside activities may be required.
This position may travel out-of-town to attend training and meetings.
Typical office environment: may experience minor discomfort from extensive use of a computer display and keyboard; travel between buildings on campus and between campuses.
Physical Requirements
Maintaining body equilibrium and agility to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching, ascending or descending stairs.
Sitting, standing and walking for long periods of time.
Typing, punching or applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm.
More Information
This job description outlines the essential functions of the job and does not contain a comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties.
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In our 75+ year history, Powell has always known that our employees are at the heart of our success. Without question, we have the most talented people in all parts of our organization. As a manufacturer, we recruit and hire experienced and knowledgeable applicants to ensure our product is engineered, fabricated, and assembled to customer specifications!
Powell's culture has and will always be founded in our "can do" attitude. If we can imagine it, we can do it. Become a part of our story and let us help you write yours. Hard work pays off in all our teams, with opportunity for advancement and promotion without sacrificing work-life balance. Successful candidates must have a legal authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis, with only those candidates selected for interview contacted.
Powell offers comprehensive health insurance for you and your family, 401k savings, annual bonus potential, generous paid time off, professional development opportunities, company-sponsored wellness programs, and a collaborative work environment.
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