PMP Project Manager - 911 Communications Projects (remote)

The Fountain Group; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 96,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

The Fountain Group is seeking a project manager for a remote, six-month engagement. The role requires PMBOK-based project leadership, master scheduling, and advanced Smartsheet and Google Workspace usage. Candidate experience with 9-1-1 operations is favorable.

Responsibilities include developing a Master Project Plan, managing scope, schedule, budgets, and risks, and ensuring deliverables meet financial constraints. This is a W2, 6-month assignment with potential extensions based on performance.

Qualifications

• PMP certification required.
• Master Scheduler experience required.
• Advanced Smartsheets experience required.
• Solid software proficiency across standard tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage full project lifecycle per PMBOK standards.
• Develop Master Project Plan using automated tools.
• Create and maintain detailed schedules and WBS.
• Manage budgets, revenue recognition, margins, and cash flow.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues.

Skills

Master Scheduler

Advanced Smartsheets

Software Proficiency

Leadership

Education

PMP certification

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Google Workspace

Job description

Remote position

Pay: $70-80/hour W2 only

Duration: 6 months with extensions based on performance and headcount approvals.

Candidates with experience supporting or working within 9-1-1 operations environments will be viewed favorably.

Position Summary

• Manage the full project lifecycle from Initiation through Closing following PMBOK (Project Management Body of Knowledge) standards.
• Responsible for project planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, stakeholder communication, and successful project execution.

Project Integration & Planning

• Develop and implement a Master Project Plan using automated project management tools.
• Define and manage the project charter, scope, and integrated change control processes.
• Maintain an understanding of organizational workflows to ensure alignment with business objectives.

Scope & Schedule Management

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules and Work Breakdown Structures (WBS).
• Conduct scheduling reviews and track progress against established baselines.
• Ensure project milestones and deliverables are completed according to the project lifecycle.

Financial & Cost Management

• Manage project budgets, including labor and capital expenditures.
• Monitor revenue recognition, margins, and cash flow.
• Perform project cost analysis and provide status updates to management.
• Ensure projects remain within approved financial constraints.

Risk & Quality Management

• Identify, assess, and manage project risks.
• Develop and maintain risk registers and mitigation plans.
• Escalate significant risks and issues and recommend recovery plans as needed.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Master Scheduler experience
• Advanced SmartSheets experience
• Software Proficiency
• SmartSheets
• Google Applications Suite

Additional Required Qualifications

• 4 to 7 years of Project Management experience.
• Experience managing projects using PMBOK methodologies.
• Experience developing project schedules and WBS structures.
• Experience managing project budgets and financial performance.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead complex, multi-stakeholder projects.
• Experience with Public Safety communications systems.
• Understanding of local public safety entities, including Police, Fire, and EMS.
• Experience with cloud-based document management and collaboration tools (Google Workspace).
• Experience with MS Project, Smartsheet, or similar project management applications.
• Experience developing and maintaining detailed master project schedules.

Who We Are:

The Fountain Group is a nationwide staffing firm with over 80 Fortune 100-500 clients. Since 2001, TFG has maintained a consistent standard of excellence, and our work is broadly recognized every year through numerous industry performance awards. Our success is a team effort.

Browse our website below for additional information on our company.

The Fountain Group

3407 W Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. Tampa, FL 33607

“We work in Life Sciences, Clinical, Engineering, IT, and more. Above all, we specialize in people.”