Project Manager

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 104,698,000 - 154,291,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

Competitive benefits

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. in Pullman, WA is seeking a Project Manager to coordinate cross‑functional activities and drive multiple projects from planning to delivery.

The role requires coordination skills, 4+ years of project coordination experience, and a solid grasp of project management concepts. SEL offers extensive benefits, ESOP ownership, and a strong focus on growth and development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related or technical field or equivalent experience.
• Typically 4 years of direct experience coordinating projects.
• Excellent coordination, organization, and prioritizing skills.
• Competent level knowledge of project management skills, techniques, and terminology.
• Demonstrated record of project management accomplishments.
• Basic level business acumen related to budgets, expense planning, resource allocation, and forecasting.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Knowledge of project scheduling parameters.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote).
• Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills.
• Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
• Background check results satisfactory to SEL.
• Negative drug test result(s).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the activities of multiple divisions/departments to meet project objectives.
• Contribute in consensus decisions among project stakeholders and team members.
• Work under minimal supervision to establish project plans and execute multiple projects.
• Create, maintain, and monitor accurate metrics, project files, and tracking reports.
• Own accurate assessment and analysis of project deliverables for cost, schedule, and quality.
• Identify project performance issues promptly and address them.
• Identify, track and mitigate project risks.
• Deliver presentations on project status to management when needed.
• Identify opportunities for improvement to project processes.
• Mentor others and may supervise interns.
• Involve with manufacturing principles.

Skills

Coordination

Organization

Prioritizing

Self-motivation

Writing

Documentation

Speaking

Scheduling

Jira

Confluence

C++

SQL

JQL

AI

Domain knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field or technical field or equivalent experience

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Jira

Confluence

C++

SQL

JQL

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.
• Create, maintain, and monitor accurate metrics, project files, and project tracking reports such as time reporting, financial records, schedules, budgets, and summary spreadsheets.
• 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 interns.
• Manufacturing principles.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or technical 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 project scheduling parameters
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Outlook, OneNote)
• Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills
• Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
• Background check results satisfactory to SEL
• Negative drug test result(s)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent
• Knowledge of SEL products
• Knowledge of Atlassian tools such as Jira, Confluence for project tracking and communications
• Knowledge of programming techniques such as C++, SQL, JQL, and AI to query project data and generate reports

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.

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

New hires start between $36.54 - $54.00 per hour. Our compensation ranges are based on the responsibilities of the role. Starting pay is determined individually and considers factors such as relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and training. Candidates may be considered at different levels based on their background. As a result, pay may vary to align with the level of the role.

Communication with Applicants

We communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAM filter or reach out to us at [e-mail].

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.