Project Manager

LHH; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH in Jersey City, NJ is seeking a Project Manager I to join our Engineering & Project Management team. The role requires 5+ years of project management experience and hands-on MS Project and Excel skills.

You will support the Director of Projects, monitor progress, and prepare status reports for leadership. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field, excellent documentation and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities onsite with

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience or equivalent.
• Hands‑on experience with planning, scheduling, tracking, and execution.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and strong reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director of Projects in managing projects from initiation through completion.
• Monitor project progress, milestones, schedules, and deliverables.
• Lead project planning sessions and coordinate cross-functional activities.
• Maintain project dashboards and provide regular progress updates.
• Review project documentation and ensure records and reports are accurate and complete.
• Prepare detailed status reports and presentations for executive leadership.
• Collaborate with supervisors, managers, and internal/external stakeholders.
• Identify risks, issues, and delays and support mitigation planning.
• Ensure projects follow established procedures, schedules, and guidelines.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting, documentation, and execution processes.

Skills

Project management

MS Project

Excel

Scheduling

Reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Job description

Project Manager I | Engineering & Project Management

We’re looking for an experienced Project Manager I to join our team in Jersey City, NJ. If you have 5+ years of project management experience, strong scheduling and reporting skills, and hands‑on experience with MS Project and Excel, this is a great opportunity to contribute to key initiatives, including the BSOS Project.

What You’ll Do:

• Support the Director of Projects in managing projects from initiation through completion.
• Monitor BSOS Project progress, milestones, schedules, and deliverables.
• Lead project planning sessions and coordinate cross-functional activities.
• Maintain project dashboards and provide regular progress updates.
• Review project documentation and ensure all records and reports are accurate and complete.
• Prepare detailed project status reports and presentations for executive leadership.
• Collaborate with supervisors, managers, and internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify project risks, issues, and delays and support mitigation planning.
• Ensure projects follow established procedures, schedules, and organizational guidelines.
• Identify opportunities to improve project reporting, documentation, and execution processes.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years of project management experience or equivalent.
• Strong experience in project planning, scheduling, tracking, and execution.
• Hands‑on experience with Microsoft Project and strong Excel skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent documentation, reporting, and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate with cross‑functional teams.
• PMP Certification, PE License, AS9100 Internal Auditor Certification, or Lean Six Sigma certification is a plus.

Top performers are detail‑oriented, proactive, productive, and excellent communicators who can work collaboratively with leadership and team members while ensuring project accuracy, timely reporting, and successful execution.

Location: Lancaster, NY 14086 - Fully Onsite

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

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