Engineering PM - MS Project Expert (Onsite)

EPITEC; Chillicothe (IL); On-site; USD 61,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

EPITEC is seeking a Project/Program Manager to coordinate project activities, maintain schedules, and drive successful execution within engineering teams in Mossville, IL. The role emphasizes MS Project proficiency and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced, onsite environment.

You will translate complex data into actionable plans, manage risks, and report progress to leadership while supporting resource planning and feasibility assessments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a related field.
• 2-4 years of project management, project coordination, or program management experience.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Project; demonstrate proficiency.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience coordinating meetings, tracking deliverables, and managing action items.
• Ability to analyze project data and identify schedule impacts and risks.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of project scheduling, critical path analysis, and resource planning.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project activities and support technical leads throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop, maintain, and track detailed project schedules using Microsoft Project.
• Facilitate project meetings, document action items, and ensure timely follow-up with stakeholders.
• Monitor project timelines, critical paths, risks, and dependencies.
• Analyze schedule changes and provide week-over-week variance reporting.
• Communicate project status, findings, and recommendations to stakeholders and leadership.
• Support resource planning and project feasibility assessments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive project success and meet deadlines.
• Break down complex project information into structured, manageable workstreams.
• Help identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.

Skills

PM experience

Communication skills

Meeting coordination

Data analysis

Organizational skills

Office suite skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Project Management

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Associate degree with relevant experience

PMP or PMI certification

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

EPITEC is seeking a Project/Program Manager to coordinate project activities, maintain schedules, and drive successful execution within engineering teams in Mossville, IL. The role emphasizes MS Project proficiency and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced, onsite environment.

You will translate complex data into actionable plans, manage risks, and report progress to leadership while supporting resource planning and feasibility assessments.