Project Manager - NorthStar Professional Search

Our client is currently seeking a Project Manager who plans, directs, coordinates or budgets activities related to company services. The Project Manager participates in the conceptual development of a project and oversees its organization, scheduling, and implementation. This associate accomplishes project objectives by planning and evaluating project activities.

The Project Manager will work directly with internal operations, delivery, engineering, business development and management teams and the customer to ensure the project objectives are aligned and with the contracted scope of work. The Project Manager may be required to represent the company in project meetings. This associate reports to the Senior Project Manager, Project Portfolio Manager or Director of Project Management.

The ideal candidate will live within the Northeast.

Responsibilities:

• Establish project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards within boundaries of company policy and contracted work scope specifications.
• Track, manage and resolve project issues as they arise throughout the project life cycle.
• Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to administrative staff, workers, and clients.
• Formulate reports by extracting required data from various sources concerning such areas as work progress, costs, and scheduling, for internal and external distribution.
• Implement and adhere to the project management process and methodology.
• Work with contract administrators to manage financial aspects of contracts to protect the company’s interest and simultaneously maintain good relationship with the customer.
• Represent company in customer facing project meetings and attend strategy meetings.
• Track and reconcile revenue, cost of goods, accruals, and customer invoices using principles of cost accounting.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business or technical degree preferred (computer science, mathematics, statistics, business, or other mathematical field) plus a minimum of three (3) years related experience. Utility or utility services industry management preferred.
• Must have proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint (MS Access and MS Visio helpful), and the ability to lead presentations with confidence.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Willingness to work varied hours whenever necessary to achieve the desired results; occasional overnight travel required (20%).

Benefits:

Full-time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical Insurance and Health Savings Account with company contribution
• Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, STD, LTD, Critical Illness Plan and more!
• 401(k) with excellent company match
• Paid time off