Project Manager - Engineering (construction)

Nokia Bell Labs; Windsor (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stability

Safe work environment

401k match

Fitness center 24/7

Annual raises

Job summary

Bell Laboratories Inc. is seeking a motivated Project Manager to join its team.

The role focuses on leading engineering and manufacturing projects, coordinating internal departments and vendors, and driving initiatives from initiation through completion. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of PM experience, strong planning and communication skills, and a proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of project management experience in engineering, manufacturing, product development, or technical environment.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams and managing multiple concurrent projects.
• Proven success delivering projects on time, within budget, and per objectives.

Responsibilities

• Utilize project management tools to track progress, document work, and manage activities.
• Assist with managing projects through all phases from initiation to completion.
• Coordinate activities among internal departments, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, deliverables, and timelines.
• Identify risks and communicate progress, priorities, and mitigation plans to stakeholders.
• Coordinate, organize, and facilitate project meetings; prepare agendas, documentation, status reports, and summaries.
• Monitor progress and address at-risk tasks or delays; implement mitigation plans.
• Assist with managing resources and budgets to support project execution.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project planning

Scheduling

Cross-functional collaboration

Verbal and written communication

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field

Tools

Asta Powerproject

MS Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Bell Laboratories Inc., a specialty chemical manufacturer, has an opportunity for a motivated individual to join our team. At Bell Laboratories, we set the standards for innovation and quality products in the industry.

Why work for Bell Labs?

• Stability - We've never had a layoff in 52 years!
• Safe Work Environment
• We manufacture our OWN products
• New Manufacturing Facility (2018)
• Competitive Wages
• Fitness Center open 24/7
• Work/Life Balance
• Achievable Goals
• Annual Raises, Holiday Bonuses and Cash Profit Sharing!
• Competitive Benefits, Rich health insurance & 401k match

Responsibilities and Job Activities

1. Utilize project management tools and software to track progress, maintain documentation, and manage project activities.
2. Assist with managing projects through all phases of the project lifecycle, from initiation and planning through execution and completion.
3. Coordinate project activities among internal departments, external vendors, and other stakeholders.
4. Maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, deliverables, and timelines.
5. Drive project execution by working with senior leadership to proactively identifying risks, resolve issues, and communicate progress, priorities, and mitigation plans to stakeholders.
6. Coordinate, organize, and help facilitate project meetings to align teams, track progress, and resolve issues.
7. Prepare meeting agendas, project documentation, status reports, meeting minutes, and project summaries.
8. Monitor project progress and identify at-risk tasks or schedule delays; develop and implement mitigation plans when necessary.
9. Assist with managing project resources and budgets to support successful project execution.
10. Other duties as assigned.

Job Specifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field required.

Experience

Minimum of 3–5 years of project management experience in an engineering, manufacturing, product development, or technical environment preferred. Experience working in cross-functional teams and managing multiple concurrent projects. Demonstrated success delivering projects on time, within budget, and according to defined objectives.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Strong project planning and scheduling skills. Knowledge of project lifecycle management principles and methodologies. Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Strong organizational, analytical, computer, and critical thinking skills. Ability to coordinate resources and collaborate across departments. Experience with Microsoft Office as well as project management software and reporting tools such as Asta Powerproject or MS Project. Knowledge of project estimation, budget management, scope management, and vendor management.

Physical Requirements

Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time at a desk performing extensive computer work. Occasionally lift and carry up to 50lbs.

Equal Opportunity

This employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.