Project Manager

Acara Solutions, Inc.; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Acara Solutions seeks an experienced Project Manager to oversee complex service projects and coordinate cross-functional teams. You will develop proposals, manage budgets, resources, and schedules while guiding staff to meet client targets and quality standards.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in technical engineering with transformer installation/maintenance, 3+ years in PM, and a PMP-like orientation. Office-based role with strong collaboration across the global workforce of Acara Solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering is required.
• 3+ years' experience in Project Management is required.
• 5+ years' experience in technical engineering is required.
• 5+ years' experience in large Power Transformer installation, maintenance & testing is required.
• PMP Certification strongly desired.

Responsibilities

• Develops the project proposal during business development phase, including technical approach, scope/assumptions, schedule, cost, staffing.
• Consults with other managers and project staff to establish work and staffing plans for each phase of project, and arranges for recruitment or assignment of project personnel.
• Confers with project staff to outline work plan and to assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority.
• Maintains accountability of project success and quality assurance.
• Directs and coordinates activities of project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget, and informs project personnel and senior management in a timely manner of variances from plan.
• Develops, creates, owns and manages the MR Change Order Process
• Reviews deliverables prepared by project personnel and modifies schedules or plans as required
• Establishes and maintains project filing systems, tracking tools and databases
• Tracks and analyzes project financial results including revenue and cost data and projections.
• Prepares project reports and presents results to management.
• Confers with project team and other management personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems
• Proactively manages client expectations within limits of established scope, schedule, and cost.
• Effectively negotiates change orders and builds client relationships to achieve growth.
• Manages any project subcontractor relationships. Initiates purchase orders and approve vendor invoices, and coordinates payments with Accounts Payable
• Prepares invoice requests for issuance by Accounts Receivable
• Prepares project closeout and Performance Incentive reports
• Other tasks as assigned by Supervisor
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Critical thinking

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Compensation: $120K/yr Base Salary (+16% bonus if targets are met)

Schedule:40hours /week

About the Opportunity:

• Customer visits as related to increased Service sales activity as per Targets
• Manages multiple concurrent projects, and provides guidance to other project managers and service coordinators
• Develops project plan to establish scope/deliverables, schedule, budget, and, and allotment of available resources to various phases of project

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability
• Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries
• People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work
• Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates

Why This Opportunity is Exciting:

• This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally.

About Acara Solutions

• Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

What You'll Do:

• Develops the project proposal during business development phase, including technical approach, scope/assumptions, schedule, cost, staffing.
• Consults with other managers and project staff to establish work and staffing plans for each phase of project, and arranges for recruitment or assignment of project personnel
• Confers with project staff to outline work plan and to assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority
• Maintains accountability of project success and quality assurance.
• Directs and coordinates activities of project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget, and informs project personnel and senior management in a
• timely manner of variances from plan.
• Develops, creates, owns and manages the MR Change Order Process
• Reviews deliverables prepared by project personnel and modifies schedules or plans as required
• Establishes and maintains project filing systems, tracking tools and databases
• Tracks and analyzes project financial results including revenue and cost data and projections.
• Prepares project reports and presents results to management.
• Confers with project team and other management personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems
• Proactively manages client expectations within limits of established scope, schedule, and cost.
• Effectively negotiates change orders and builds client relationships to achieve growth.
• Manages any project subcontractor relationships. Initiates purchase orders and approve vendor invoices, and coordinates payments with Accounts Payable
• Prepares invoice requests for issuance by Accounts Receivable
• Prepares project closeout and Performance Incentive reports
• Other tasks as assigned by Supervisor
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• 3+ years' experience in Project Management

What Sets You Apart:

• 5+ years' experience in technical engineering
• 5+ years' experience in large Power Transformer installation, maintenance & testing
• 3+ years' experience wiring of electrical systems
• Specific work history in line with Business Needs or a suitable combination of years of experience education in transformers, power plant maintenance and service business area needed
• PMP Certification strongly desired
• Execution
• Decision Making
• Communication
• Team Management
• Business Acumen
• Technical Competence
• Critical Thinking
• Leadership

Additional Information

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check
• This job operates in a professional office environment as well as onsite.
• This role will routinely be exposed to extreme environment elements & conditions such as heat, cold, rain, snow, etc.
• This is largely a physical role with frequent need for handling and lifting of equipment to repair, test, & assemble.
• Climbing, walking, kneeling, bending, and lifting is necessary.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 35 - 60 lbs. is needed.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.