Associate Project Manager

Paradigm Technology; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Paradigm seeks a Project Manager to lead utility projects from initiation to completion, ensuring milestones are met within budget. You will oversee schedules, costs and risk, chair Joint Project Teams, and coordinate cross-functional work.

Bachelor's degree and PMI credentials are preferred; three years of utility experience required. This role is located in the United States and involves on-site work in Chattanooga.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business management, or technical field.
• Three years of utility experience or equivalent.
• PMI CAPM certification; PMP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and complete projects within budget and specs.
• Lead Joint Project Teams to manage schedule, cost and risk.
• Manage small non-critical projects or components within larger projects.
• Work independently or with project teams.

Skills

Project management

Schedule management

Cost management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, business management, or technical field

PMI CAPM certification

PMP certification

Job description

Responsibilities

Overall planning, direction, management, coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of specific projects according to specifications, within budget cost from initiation through completion.

Leads Joint Project Teams (JPTs), applies professional principles, practices and techniques to manage 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.

Assigned non-critical standardized small projects, or identifiable elements or functions within a larger project.

Work is primarily achieved by an individual or through project teams.

Requirements

Education –bachelor’s degree in engineering, business management or technical field, or equivalent education, training and/or related work experience.

Experience – Requires three years utility experience, or equivalent functional area work experience. Must have a thorough understanding of the utility industry and the ability to resolve complex problems. Works independently.

Certification/License, etc. — Project Management Institute (PMI) CAPM certification. Certification as Project Management Professional (PMP) is desired.

Why Join Paradigm

At Paradigm, integrity drives innovation. You'll collaborate with curious, dedicated teammates, solving complex problems and unlocking immense data value for leading organizations. If you seek a place where your voice is heard, growth is supported, and your work creates lasting business value, you belong at Paradigm.

Learn more at https://pt-corp.com/

Policy Disclosure

Paradigm maintains a strict drug-free workplace policy. All offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a standard 5-panel drug screen. Please note that a positive test result for any prohibited substance, including marijuana, will result in disqualification from employment, regardless of state laws permitting its use. This policy applies consistently across all positions and locations.

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