Project Manager

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership (ESOP)

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition assistance and professional开发

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. in Pullman, WA seeks a Project Manager II to lead technical initiatives from initiation to delivery. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage scope, schedule, and budget, and drive consistent processes.

You will mentor others, present status to leadership, and help identify process improvements. A bachelor’s degree and ~4 years coordinating complex projects, with strong communication and leadership, are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Typically 4 years of direct project coordination experience.
• Strong organization and prioritization skills.
• Proven track record in project management.
• Knowledge of budgeting and forecasting basics.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities across divisions to meet objectives.
• Develop and maintain project plans and schedules.
• Monitor budgets, timelines, and quality objectives.
• Create and maintain project metrics and tracking records.
• Identify risks and provide mitigation strategies.
• Present project status to management.
• Mentor others and lead project teams.

Skills

Project coordination

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented professional to manage technical projects from initiation to completion. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between an organization’s objectives and technical solutions, ensuring that all agreed upon project goals are delivered on time and within budget. This role requires strong leadership, communication, organizational skills, and a deep understanding of technical process and project management methodologies.

Typical Day

• Coordinate the activities of multiple divisions/departments as necessary to meet project objectives.
• Contribute in consensus decisions among project stakeholders and team members.
• Work under minimal supervision to establish project plans, and execute and coordinate multiple projects, some crossing different functions/disciplines.
• Ensure project teams follow applicable processes.
• Create, maintain, monitor, and analyze accurate metrics, project files, and project tracking records such as time reporting, financial records, schedules, budgets, and summary spreadsheets.
• Provide insight to management on trends.
• Own accurate assessment and analysis of project deliverables to assist the team with meeting project objectives such as cost, schedule, and quality objectives.
• Readily and promptly identify project performance related issues.
• Identify, track and help mitigate project related risks.
• May create and deliver presentations on project status to management.
• Identify opportunities for improvement to project processes make a significant contribution in making those improvements.
• Mentors others.
• May lead or supervise others.

This job might be for you if:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience
• Typically 4 years of direct experience in coordinating projects
• Excellent coordination, organization, and prioritizing skills
• Demonstrated competent level knowledge of project management skills, techniques, and terminology
• Demonstrated record of project management accomplishments
• Basic level of business acumen related to budgets, expense planning, resource allocation, and forecasting
• Self‑motivated and able to work independently
• Knowledge of Microsoft Project or other project management tracking software

Location

Location Pullman, WA- This position is located in Pullman, WA. Nestled in Eastern Washington, offering an exceptional quality of life. Embrace the charm of small-town living with spacious surroundings, no traffic hassles, and easy access to outdoor adventures in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests. Plus, benefit from excellent schools and universities in the area.

Benefits and Compensation

• Competitive pay.
• Superior benefits.
• Inspiring work.
• People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners.
• We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.
• We’re 100% employee owned.
• Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
• We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.
• We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
• Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.

Pay Range Data Project Manager II - $36.50 - $54.00 per hour. We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience and the salary range may differ if filled at a different level. Our salary ranges are determined by job and responsibility. We base our starting pay offer and title on job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.

SEL invents, designs, and builds digital products and systems that protect power grids around the world. This technology prevents blackouts and enables customers to improve power system reliability and safety at a reduced cost. A 100 percent employee-owned company headquartered in Pullman, Washington, SEL has manufactured products in the United States since 1984 and now serves customers worldwide. Our mission is simple: to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical.