Project Manager

Creative Solutions Services, LLC; Elkhart (IN); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Part time

Job summary

Creative Solutions Services, LLC is seeking a Project Manager to oversee multiple projects in coordination with consultants, contractors, and PMO staff. The role requires developing schedules, maintaining PMO artifacts, and ensuring compliance with project management guidelines.

The position is hybrid with in-office work Tue–Thu, and is a 6-month term with potential extension based on performance. The candidate will manage meetings, document minutes, and report on project performance.

Qualifications

• 3-5 recent years of project development and oversight experience in transportation, utilities, and financial systems.
• Knowledge of project management, flowcharts, technical documentation, etc.
• Knowledge of both waterfall and agile project delivery methods preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support ITRCC safety culture and complete required trainings.
• Coordinate multiple projects and prepare meeting minutes.
• Develop work breakdown structures and executable tasks.
• Assist with planning, scheduling, budgeting, and PMO artifacts.

Skills

Project management

Waterfall

Agile

Microsoft Project

Visio

Stakeholder communication

Scheduling

Tools

Microsoft Project

Visio

Job description

Job Title: Project Manager
Location: Elkhart, IN
Contract Term: 6 Months (with possible extension based on performance)
Hybrid – In-Office (Tues – Thurs) required and desired 5 days a week

Job Description

• Performs all tasks safely, complies with all internal and external safety requirements, supports ITRCC safety culture, attends all safety trainings, and completes all compliance trainings as required by ITRCC.
• Incumbent has frequent contact with consultants, contractors, and ITRCC departmental project managers (subject matter experts).
• Works with external stakeholders to ensure project consistency, stakeholder relations, and safety.
• Uphold ITRCC's core values: Customer Service, Respect, Excellence, Stewardship, and Teamwork (CREST).
• Help the project managers with administrative duties and processes.
• Schedule meetings document meeting minutes.
• Participate in coordinating multiple projects of varied sizes.
• Develop a work breakdown structure and create executable tasks.
• Assist with planning, from start to finish of the project. Might serve as the dedicated planner/scheduler for some projects.
• Monitor schedule performance.
• Manage Projects to ensure scope is managed in accordance with requirements and change orders are addressed as required.
• Assist with optimal allocation and coordination of resources amongst different projects.
• Assists in driving project decision-making and issue resolution.
• Assist the Director in creating, updating, and maintaining the PMO Artifact Library.
• Prepare and distribute project materials, implement policies and procedures, track expenses, and work on the budget forecast.
• Report on team and project performance.
• Report on projects' compliance with PMO guidelines, templates, and procedures.
• Collaborate on stakeholder presentations while fostering positive relationships with all stakeholders.
• Assist in maintaining the Project Risk Database and the Lessons Learned Database.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 3-5 recent years of relevant experience in project development and oversight in transportation, utilities, and financial systems
• Knowledge of project management, flowcharts, technical documentation, etc.
• Knowledge of both waterfall and agile project delivery methods preferred.
• Microsoft Project Schedule setup and maintenance.
• Technical proficiency with industry software and project management software.
• Demonstrated interpersonal, management, and communication skills.
• Strong oral, written, and presentation skills.

Desired Qualifications

• Project management certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Microsoft Visio Knowledge preferred.