Project Manager

Markent Personnel; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Project Manager position in Omaha, NE is responsible for delivering projects for customers, including bid management, schedule creation, contract review, and resource planning. The role ensures timely completion of activities across engineering, procurement, manufacturing, service/installation, and accounting.

You will develop schedules, coordinate with multiple departments, manage contracts, report progress to the PMO, and support meetings with customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in an appropriate field or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years of project management experience.
• PMP certification not required but would set a candidate apart.
• Second language skills (Spanish, French, German, or Mandarin) not required but a plus.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects with profitability and on-time delivery.
• Ability to function autonomously with strong time management.
• Experience reviewing and negotiating contracts.
• Familiarity with MS Project and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project schedules that identify deliverables, milestones, and resource allocation.
• Perform contract review and contract negotiation alongside Account Managers, Business Development Managers, and Market Development Managers.
• Contract Management throughout the course of a project.
• Provide project updates regarding schedule and budget to the PMO and executive management.
• Compare and report the variances between the project progress and the schedule and budget baselines.
• Prepare and timely deliver formal documentation for projects in coordination with Engineering and other relevant departments.
• Ensure the proper organization of documentation including worthwhile account activities and project information in appropriate programs, as determined by PMO standards.
• Visit customers as needed for negotiations, project kickoff, status update meetings, and project closeout.
• Schedule and facilitate meetings with the project resources to provide project status updates and review upcoming project work.
• Create and implement new project management processes.
• Coordinate with Engineering to assist with Project Management for internal projects.
• Bid Management including bid schedule, facilitating bid review meetings, and bid approval process.

Skills

Project management

Schedule development

Contract review

Bid management

Team coordination

Time management

Autonomy

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Project Manager

Location: Omaha, NE

Salary: $75-95K plus bonus

Job Summary of the Project Manager:

The Project Manager is responsible for efficiently delivering projects for customers. Responsible for bid management, schedule creation and management, contract review, and resource planning. The Project Manager will be required to ensure the timely completion of project activities involving engineering, procurement, manufacturing, service/installation, and accounting.

Job Duties & Responsibilities of the Project Manager:

• Develop and maintain project schedules that identify deliverables, milestones, and resource allocation
• Perform contract review and contract negotiation alongside Account Managers, Business Development Managers, and Market Development Managers
• Contract Management throughout the course of a project
• Provide project updates regarding schedule and budget to the PMO and executive management
• Compare and report the variances between the project progress and the schedule and budget baselines
• Prepare and timely deliver formal documentation for projects in coordination with Engineering and other relevant departments
• Ensure the proper organization of documentation including worthwhile account activities and project information in appropriate programs, as determined by PMO standards
• Visit customers as needed for negotiations, project kickoff, status update meetings, and project closeout
• Schedule and facilitate meetings with the project resources to provide project status updates and review upcoming project work
• Create and implement new project management processes
• Coordinate with Engineering to assist with Project Management for internal projects
• Bid Management including bid schedule, facilitating bid review meetings, and bid approval process

Education & Experience Requirements of Project Manager:

• Bachelor’s Degree in an appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience
• 3+ years of project management experience
• PMP is not a requirement but it would set a candidate apart from others with equal experience.
• The ability to conduct business in a second language (Spanish, French, German, or Mandarin) is not a requirement but would set a candidate apart from others with equal experience.
• Proven Project Management experience including accountability for the coordination and completion of projects on time and within profitability expectations
• Proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects at a time with excellent time management skills
• Ability to function autonomously within job responsibilities
• Demonstrated experience in the review and modification of contractual terms and conditions
• Ability to understand technical requirements related to Project Management and contractual terms
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and/or Office 360 Suites
• Advanced knowledge of Project Management software, preferably MS Project

TRAVEL

Travel up to 25%. This may include international travel and the occasional need to stay over weekends as bids and projects demand.