Project Manager- Estimating Financial III

ACS Professional Staffing; Richland (WA); Hybrid; USD 142,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick Leave management

Employee Assistance Program

Life/AD&D, disability benefits

401k with employer match

Job summary

ACS Professional Staffing is seeking a Project Manager-Estimating Financial III in Richland, WA. The role leads projects from planning to completion, building cost estimates, budgets, forecasts, and resource plans while ensuring on-schedule delivery within budget.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders to manage contracts, procurement, risk, and change orders. The ideal candidate has project management experience in utility/government settings, a background

Qualifications

• 2+ years of progressive project management experience in electric utility, government, or similar environment.
• Background in estimating, financial analysis, cost engineering, or budget management.
• Strong knowledge of project management principles, methodologies, and best practices.
• PMI PMP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute projects from initiation through completion within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Develop and maintain project estimates, budgets, forecasts, and cost controls.
• Conduct cost analysis, value engineering, and risk assessments to support decisions.
• Prepare scopes of work, schedules, resource plans, and execution strategies.
• Lead cross-functional teams and manage priorities and performance.
• Coordinate with estimating teams to validate bid proposals and assumptions.
• Oversee vendor and subcontractor relationships, procurement, and change orders.
• Monitor financial performance and take corrective actions as needed.
• Communicate status, risks, and recommendations to clients and leadership.
• Build strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and vendors.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Project management

Communication

Vendor management

Cost analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

PM certification

Tools

PM software

Estimating software

Job description

Location: Richland, Washington

Type: Contract

Job #8825

Overview: ACS Professional Staffing is looking for an employee to work hybrid with our client. This Project Manager- Estimating Financial III will lead projects from planning through completion, developing cost estimates, budgets, financial forecasts, and resource plans while ensuring projects remain on schedule and within budget. This role collaborates with cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders to manage contracts, procurement activities, risk assessments, and change orders. The ideal candidate has project management experience in a utility, government, or related environment, a background in estimating and financial analysis, and strong skills in budgeting, forecasting, project management methodologies, and project management software. This full-time position is located in Richland, WA. Pay rate: $68.41 - $103.44

Benefits

• Sick Leave: One hour of paid sick leave for every 40-hours worked (sick leave can be used after 90-days of employment)
• EAP: Employee Assistance Program Benefit Options: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, Group Life/AD&D, Voluntary Life/AD&D, Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Voluntary Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Critical Illness, Voluntary Accident, Hospital Indemnity, 401k (eligible after one year and 1,000 hours worked - employer match up to 4%)
• Other benefits include the following: Calm App, LifeBalance Discount Program

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute projects from initiation through completion while ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, and budget objectives.
• Develop and maintain project estimates, budgets, financial forecasts, and cost control measures.
• Conduct cost analysis, value engineering reviews, and risk assessments to support project decisions and optimize outcomes.
• Prepare detailed scopes of work, project schedules, resource plans, and execution strategies.
• Lead and direct cross-functional project teams, assigning priorities and monitoring project performance.
• Collaborate with estimating teams to validate bid proposals, cost breakdowns, and project assumptions.
• Manage vendor and subcontractor relationships, including contract administration, procurement activities, and change order management.
• Monitor project financial performance, identify variances, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Communicate project status, risks, and recommendations to clients, stakeholders, and leadership.
• Foster strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, vendors, and subcontractors to ensure transparency and successful project execution.
• Manage multiple projects and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality and compliance standards.

Requirements

Requirements:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and 2 years of progressively responsible project management or professional-level experience in an electric utility, government agency, or similar utility-related environment;
OR Associate's degree from an accredited college or university and 3 years of progressively responsible project management or professional-level experience in an electric utility, government agency, or similar utility-related environment;
OR High school diploma/GED and 5 years of progressively responsible project management or professional-level experience in an electric utility, government agency, or similar utility-related environment.
Project Management certification required for Level II and Level III positions.
Background in estimating, financial analysis, cost engineering, or budget management.
Strong knowledge of project management principles, methodologies, and best practices.
Ability to interpret and analyze budgets, forecasts, cost models, and financial data.
Experience developing project estimates, financial forecasts, and resource plans.
Proficiency with project management, scheduling, and estimating software.
Strong contract management, procurement, and change order administration experience.
Excellent communication, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities simultaneously.
PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
Work sponsorship is not available at this time.
Third-party candidates will not be considered for this position.
Because we are a federal government contractor, we have special restrictions placed on us for hiring foreign nationals into certain key positions within the company.
This particular position requires U.S. citizenship.

Equal Employment Opportunity

ACS Professional Staffing will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to the applicant's race, color, religion, sex, gender, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by federal or state law. The company will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process if so requested.