Junior Project Manager: On-Time, On-Budget

Wesco; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 54,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Wesco in Pittsburgh is seeking a Project Manager I to oversee projects from scope through delivery, ensuring on-time and within-budget results. You will coordinate internal staff and outside vendors, prepare status reports for upper management, and support project activities of limited complexity in a closely managed environment.

Responsibilities include defining scope, developing project plans, tracking milestones, communicating updates, and managing resources.

Qualifications

• High School degree or equivalent required; Associate’s degree preferred.
• 2 years required, 4 years experience preferred of directing work in a project management capacity, including all aspects of process development and execution
• Business and management principles, including strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods
• Proven ability to manage processes to achieve objectives
• Ability to build effective business relationships with other functional areas to best support mutual objectives
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to analyze workflow and processes to provide productive service to internal and external customers
• Interpersonal, conflict management, and negotiation skills required
• Adept at conducting research into project-related issues and product
• Ability to learn, understand, and apply new technologies
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient computer skills

Responsibilities

• Provides support with project development from beginning to end
• Assists in defining project scope, goals and deliverables to support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders
• Assists in developing full-scale project plans and associated communications documents
• Effectively communicates project updates and progression to manager
• Estimates resources and participants needed to achieve project goals
• Aligns activities with corporate goals around safety, quality, delivery and cost
• May perform root cause analysis on gaps, identifies waste, and works with leadership to drive sustainable corrective action
• Drafts and submits budget proposals, and recommends subsequent budget changes
• May negotiate with other department managers for acquisition of required personnel
• Determines and assesses need for additional staff or consultants and makes appropriate staffing adjustments during project cycle
• Sets and manages project expectations with team members
• Identifies and resolves issues and conflicts within project team
• Identifies and manages project dependencies and critical path
• Plans and schedules project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools
• Tracks project milestones and deliverables
• May develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations
• Manages changes in project scope, identifies potential concerns, and devises contingency plans

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Vendor management

Stakeholder communication

Root cause analysis

Negotiation

Team collaboration

Process improvement

Resource planning

Risk management

Problem solving

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

High School degree or equivalent

Associate’s degree preferred

Job description

Wesco in Pittsburgh is seeking a Project Manager I to oversee projects from scope through delivery, ensuring on-time and within-budget results. You will coordinate internal staff and outside vendors, prepare status reports for upper management, and support project activities of limited complexity in a closely managed environment.

Responsibilities include defining scope, developing project plans, tracking milestones, communicating updates, and managing resources.