Project Manager

CEIS | Critical Energy Infrastructure Services; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CEIS | Power is seeking a Project Manager II/III to lead facilities and operational project initiatives in Phoenix, AZ. You will manage scope, schedule, budget, resources, and stakeholder communications from initiation through closure.

This role supports multiple concurrent projects across business units, partnering with internal stakeholders, vendors, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver successful outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Information Systems, or related field plus 5 years of project management experience; or an equivalent combination totaling 9 years.
• PM II requires 5+ years of project management experience; PM III requires 8+ years of PM experience; PMP or FMP certification preferred.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously and defining/managing scope, schedules, budgets, resources, and delivery.
• Proficiency with Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Copilot.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of assigned projects from initiation through closure.
• Develop and present comprehensive project plans, schedules, budgets, and status updates.
• Coordinate resources, staffing, vendor relationships, procurement, and issue resolution.
• Monitor performance and adjust schedule, budget, or resources as needed.
• Direct cross-functional teams to meet quality, reliability, schedule, and cost objectives.
• Provide regular communication and reporting on risks, milestones, and progress.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Budgeting

Scheduling

Vendor coordination

Multitasking

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Information Systems, or related field

Tools

Outlook

Teams

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Copilot

Job description

CEIS | Power is seeking a Project Manager to support one of our top clients in Phoenix, AZ.

Role Overview

• PM II/III responsible for leading facilities and operational project initiatives from initiation through closure, managing scope, schedule, budget, resources, and stakeholder communications.
• Supports multiple concurrent projects across business units, partnering with internal stakeholders, vendors, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver successful project outcomes.
• Role requires a strong blend of project management expertise and facility operations experience.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of assigned projects including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
• Develop, maintain, and present comprehensive project plans, schedules, budgets, and status updates to project sponsors and leadership.
• Coordinate project resources, staffing, vendor relationships, procurement activities, and issue resolution.
• Monitor project performance and recommend schedule, budget, or resource adjustments as needed.
• Direct cross-functional teams to ensure project deliverables meet quality, reliability, schedule, and cost objectives.
• Provide regular communication and reporting to stakeholders regarding project risks, milestones, and overall progress.

Required Experience (Non-Negotiable)

• Program Manager II: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Information Systems, or related field plus five (5) years of project management experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience totaling nine (9) years.
• Program Manager III: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Information Systems, or related field plus eight (8) years of project management experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience totaling twelve (12) years.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong project management skills with 5+ years of experience.
• Experience defining and managing project scope, schedules, budgets, resources, and project delivery.
• PMP ideal or Facilities Management Professional certification.
• Proficiency with Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Copilot.

Preferred / Valuable Background

• PMP certification preferred for PM II and required for PM III.
• Facilities Management Professional (FMP) certification.
• Facility operations experience.
• Extensive knowledge of project management methodologies, processes, and best practices.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating across multiple stakeholders.
• Strong communication, organizational, leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in ambiguous environments.

Role Logistics

• Pay Rate (must match level submitted):
  • Project Manager II: $45 - 50/hour
  • Project Manager III: $60 - 65/hour
• Work Location: Phoenix, AZ 85004, Phoenix, AZ 85021
• Work Model: Hybrid/Flex, onsite Tuesdays at CHQ and Thursdays
• Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
• Travel: Local travel to job site
• Contract Length: 12 months with possibility of extension

CEIS | Power is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or protected Veteran status. Because eligibility for DOE clearance is required for this position, we ask the question about citizenship