Associate Project Manager I

Mesa Brand; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Plan

401(k) Matching

Section 125 Plan

Long-Term Care Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Fitness Center Reimbursement

Annual Bonus

9/80 Schedule

FSA/HSA Options

Job summary

Mesa Associates, Inc. seeks an Associate Project Manager I to oversee full lifecycle management of utility projects, from planning to closeout. You will lead cross-functional teams, coordinate with internal departments and external stakeholders, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery with safety and regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes strong communication with clients, vendors, and engineers, plus active use of scheduling, budgeting, and risk-management practices to drive project success.

Qualifications

• Experience managing full lifecycle utility projects.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and interface with clients, vendors, engineers, and colleagues.
• Solid understanding of project management principles and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with engineering, construction, operations, procurement, and external vendors.
• Monitor project performance metrics including earned value, cost variance, and schedule adherence.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and resolve technical/logistical challenges.
• Communicate updates to clients and stakeholders and address concerns.
• Maintain project management systems with status, resources, and milestones.

Skills

Broad PM responsibilities

Lead cross-functional teams

Project lifecycle understanding

Strong verbal and written comms

Scheduling and reporting familiarity

Client/vendor coordination

Proactive and organized

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Job description

PDT - TL1 / Power Delivery Transmission & Distribution

We’ve got the power to energize your career and spark YOUR work/life balance through professional development and exceptional benefits. Don’t delay, plug in today for an inclusive and meaningful career. Mesa Associates, Inc. is a woman/minority-owned full service engineering, procurement, & construction management firm covering power, defense, aerospace, industrial, commercial and municipal entities. We specialize in power generation and delivery services including electrical high-voltage, substations, switchyard, transmission line, & distribution design. We have been in the top 10 of EC&M's Top 40 Electrical Design Firms since 2012. With over 1,000 associates, we are big enough to perform, but small enough to care!

Mesa seeks an Associate Project Manager I that will be responsible for managing the full lifecycle of utility projects, including planning, budgeting, scheduling, execution, and closeout. The Associate Project Manager I leads cross-functional teams, coordinates with internal departments and external stakeholders, and ensures that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

What We’re Looking for

• Ability to perform a broad range of project management responsibilities
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive project success.
• Understanding of project lifecycle, scheduling, budgeting, and reporting.
• Outstanding verbal and written communications skills. Ability to coordinate with and interface with clients, vendors, engineers, colleagues, and other electric utility personnel.
• Understanding of project management principles and familiarity with scheduling and reporting tools.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills to build relationships and work effectively in a team environment.
• Willingness to develop, promote, and comply with Mesa safety requirements.
• Follows through on own commitments as well as team commitments. Leads by example.
• Proactive and stays on top of every aspect of the job and project.
• Organizational skills and manages multiple priorities well.

What You’ll Do

• Coordinate with engineering, construction, operations, procurement, and external vendors.
• Monitor project performance metrics including earned value, cost variance, and schedule adherence.
• Identify and mitigating project risks and resolving technical and logistical challenges.
• Communicate regularly with clients and stakeholders to provide updates and address concerns.
• Proactively communicate and promote Mesa capabilities and strengths to their assigned customers. In interfacing with potential or existing clients, listens for and seeks out new project opportunities that solves the needs of the client.
• Preparing meeting agendas, documenting meeting minutes, and tracking action items.
• Updating project management systems and tools with task status, resource assignments, and milestone progress.
• Participating in project kickoff, status, and closeout meetings.
• Assisting with identifying and communicating project risks and issues.
• Learning and applying project management tools, methodologies, and best practices.

What You’ll Earn

• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay – 10 Days Annually
• Life Insurance (Company Paid)
• Disability Insurance (Company Paid)
• 401(K) Retirement Savings plan
• 401(K) Matching Contribution
• Section 125/Cafeteria Plan
• Long Term Care Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Fitness Center Reimbursement
• Annual Performance Bonus
• 9/80 Work Schedule Option
• FSA and HSA Options

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Self-Starter

Inspired to perform without outside help

Education

Bachelors or better in Business Administration or related field.

Experience

Understanding of Project Management principles

Licenses & Certifications

Project Mgmt Prof (PMP)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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