Project Manager

LAUNCH Technical Workforce Solutions; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Life and Accidental Death Insurance

PTO

Development and Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

LAUNCH Technical Workforce Solutions is seeking a Project Manager with over 5 years of experience. This role involves liaising with customers, developing project plans, and overseeing invoicing and financial aspects.

The ideal candidate should have experience in aviation, strong leadership skills, and be flexible to work in both Marana, AZ and Tucson, AZ locations. Benefits include 401K, medical, and PTO opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project management, preferably in the aviation industry.
• Certification or experience in continuous improvement (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean Management) preferred.
• Capable of working independently and under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for customers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop comprehensive project plans in collaboration with Senior Production Planners.
• Monitor labor and material charges daily.

Skills

Leadership skills

Problem-solving skills

Negotiation skills

Bilingual in Spanish

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

5 years of experience in project management

Job description

Project Manager

LAUNCH Technical Workforce Solutions is seeking a Project Manager with 5+ years of experience for opportunity in Tucson, Arizona.

Customer Engagement and Communication

• Act as the primary point of contact for customers, ensuring they are informed and engaged throughout the project lifecycle
• Introduce customer to all key program personnel and define contacts for schedules, budget issues, and other concerns
• Deliver daily progress updates, highlighting critical paths and milestones while proactively addressing customer concerns
• Clearly articulate and justify labor, material, and cost estimates to customers for approval

Project Planning and Execution

• Develop comprehensive project plans in collaboration with Senior Production Planners and Maintenance Directors
• Establish and communicate critical paths to stakeholders, ensuring alignment with timelines and objectives
• Identify and mitigate constraints impacting schedules or budgets; elevate to directors as necessary

Invoicing and Financial Oversight

• Review and validate invoicing details, ensuring accuracy and alignment with customer expectations and project progress
• Monitor labor and material charges daily, ensuring adherence to budgets and contract terms

Coordination and Team Leadership

• Attend all required meetings and brief on the progress of projects and customer feedback
• Assign and manage workloads across departments, ensuring optimal resource utilization
• Coach and mentor team members to deliver excellence and foster a collaborative, customer‑centric culture

Continuous Improvement

• Strive for ongoing process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction
• Ensure compliance with regulations and company policies; enforce good housekeeping practices
• Ensure Pre‑Arrival plans, Pre‑Dock Engagement, and Post‑Docks are produced for maintenance checks
• Ensure routine performance audits are completed and reported within specified timeframes
• Engage in initial corrective actions, root cause analysis, and comprehensive corrective action efforts for assigned projects
• Additional duties may be assigned at the discretion of department management

Marginal Job Functions

• Ensure all work performed is done in a safe manner
• Direct activities to protect employees from harm and maintain safe working conditions

Benefits

• 401K with company match
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Disability
• PTO
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Development and Career Growth Opportunities
• EAP

LAUNCH offers an ACA compliant benefit package including company‑sponsored medical insurance with multiple plans to choose from. Our MinimumEssentialCoverage is offered to every employee who does not have coverage elsewhere at no cost to them. LAUNCH also offers a 401(k) program.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Capable of working independently or under supervision
• Flexibility to work at both Marana, AZ and Tucson, AZ locations as business needs dictate
• Strong leadership skills, including the ability to prioritize, delegate, and manage multiple projects while adhering to deadlines
• Excellent problem‑solving, judgment, and decision‑making skills, with the ability to adjust to rapidly changing circumstances and priorities
• Strong knowledge of human behavior and management techniques
• Exceptional presentation skills, with the ability to represent the company positively
• Creative and effective negotiation and conflict resolution skills

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent (Required)
• 5 years of experience in project management (Preferred)
• Aviation industry experience (Preferred)
• Certification or experience in continuous improvement (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean Management) (Preferred)
• Bilingual in Spanish (Preferred)

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time.
• Frequent bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, kneeling, balancing, and reaching above shoulder level.
• Occasional crawling, climbing, lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 lbs. unassisted.
• Requires eye‑hand coordination and manual dexterity.
• Corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

Equipment Operated

• Protective equipment required: Goggles, safety glasses, face shields, ear protection, apron, gloves, safety harness, breathing equipment.

Working Conditions

• The work location will include aircraft Maintenance hangars, the flightline, and Avionics shop.
• Potential hazards include exposure to high intensity noise levels, extreme changes in temperature, electrical charges and radar waves, materials identified on the Safety Data Sheets, and working around moving machinery.

Other Duties

• May be required to work at both Marana, AZ and Tucson, AZ locations as business needs dictate.
• Additional duties may be assigned at the discretion of department management.

SMS Requirements

• Employees are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with company policies and government regulations. These rules are written in the interest of preserving the lives and the resources entrusted to each employee, and when the rules are violated, the risk of a mishap is usually increased.
• Employees shall participate in safety education programs and train to recognize hazards on the job and how to report them promptly. As a condition of employment, each member of Ascent Aviation agrees to report errors, incidents, and accidents honestly.
• An employee who observes an unsafe action or condition should bring it to the attention of supervisors and managers. Certain conditions may allow the employee to easily correct or condition a situation.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.