Contract Project Manager jobs in United States

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Within our Capital Delivery department, we are looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our Waste Infra team in Raynesway.

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As our Senior Project Manager, you’ll be responsible for leading the more complex and larger projects within the programme as well as supporting the team from a technical standpoint. You’ll also help develop junior team members technical skills and aid the Senior Programme Manager in the teams’ career development.

You’ll also be responsible for supporting the Senior Programme Manager in the successful delivery of the Waste Infra programme of work to time, cost and quality. You’ll support driving the programme from design through to completion, engaging with key stakeholders (both internally and externally) along the way.

With a diverse programme in the Waste Infra team, you’ll see a wide range of projects with varying degrees of complexity, in terms of stakeholders and strategic implementation. The programme of works in the team is prioritised through our Tactical Asset Planning (TAP) team, so stakeholder management is key throughout the project life cycle.

You’ll be competent in managing the six aspects of a project, i.e. scope, schedule, finance, risk, quality and resources. You’ll drive the project plans, safeguard milestone delivery and also ensure reporting of progress through to the Senior Programme Manager.

You’ll come equipped with confident communication, team membership, leadership and stakeholder management skills, with a proactive and flexible approach to working, and have excellent planning and organising skills.

You’ll also bring your strong conflict management and negotiating skills and would ideally be NEC4 and APM PMQ or equivalent project management qualified.

Skills and experience are important, but character, positivity, and a caring attitude matter too. We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities.

It\'s not just a job; it\'s a career. We offer benefits that reward great work and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. Plus, you\'ll contribute to the environment and community too. Here are some of our favourites:

• 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,250, which is subject to eligibility)
• Family-friendly policies (including a year off fully paid maternity and adoption leave)
• Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
• Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent plc shares at a discounted rate
• Dedicated training and development with our Academy
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
• Two paid volunteering days per year

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