Project Manager I (Project Execution)

CSS; Jersey Village (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CSS seeks a Project Manager to lead Project Execution for complex wire and cable projects in Jersey Village, TX. You will oversee scope, cost, schedule, and vendor coordination to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery across multiple locations.

You will develop project plans, track milestones, and prepare management reports while supporting project development from start to finish. Strong communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Degree or equivalent experience required; Associate’s degree preferred.
• 2 years required, 4 years experience preferred of directing work in a project management capacity, including all aspects of process development and execution.
• Business and management principles, including strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.
• Proven ability to manage processes to achieve objectives.
• Ability to build effective business relationships with other functional areas to best support mutual objectives.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to analyze workflow and processes to provide productive service to internal and external customers.
• Interpersonal, conflict management, and negotiation skills required.
• Adept at conducting research into project-related issues and product.
• Ability to learn, understand, and apply new technologies.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills

Responsibilities

• Coordinating and executing project support activities, including expediting materials and deliveries, managing special billing requirements, maintaining document control, and providing sales support to ensure successful project execution, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency.
• Provides support with project development from beginning to end.
• Assists in defining project scope, goals and deliverables to support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Assists in developing full-scale project plans and associated communications documents.
• Effectively communicates project updates and progression to manager.
• Estimates resources and participants needed to achieve project goals.
• Aligns activities with corporate goals around safety, quality, delivery and cost.
• May perform root cause analysis on gaps, identifies waste, and works with leadership to drive sustainable corrective action.
• Drafts and submits budget proposals, and recommends subsequent budget changes.
• May negotiate with other department managers for acquisition of required personnel.
• Determines and assesses need for additional staff or consultants and makes appropriate staffing adjustments during project cycle.
• Sets and manages project expectations with team members.
• Identifies and resolves issues and conflicts within project team.
• Identifies and manages project dependencies and critical path.
• Plans and schedules project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.
• Tracks project milestones and deliverables.
• May develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.
• Manages changes in project scope, identifies potential concerns, and devises contingency plans

Skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Communication

Prioritization

Computer skills

Education

High School Degree or equivalent

Associate’s degree preferred

Job description

As a Project Manager I (Project Execution - Complex Wire and Cable Projects), you will manageand overseeall aspects of a project to ensure it is completed on-time and within budget. You are responsible for managing scope, cost, schedule, internal staffing and outside vendors. You will preparereports for upper management regarding status of project, as well as workon projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Your work is closely managed.

Primary Location

Jersey Village, TX, United States

Other Locations

• Atlanta, GA, United States
• Chicago, IL, United States
• Dallas, TX, United States
• Denver, CO, United States
• Houston, TX, United States
• Lewisville, TX, United States
• Phoenix, AZ, United States
• Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for coordinating and executing project support activities, including expediting materials and deliveries, managing special billing requirements, maintaining document control, and providing sales support to ensure successful project execution, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency.
• Provides support with project development from beginning to end
• Assists in defining project scope, goals and deliverables to support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders
• Assists in developing full-scale project plans and associated communications documents
• Effectively communicates project updates and progression to manager
• Estimates resources and participants needed to achieve project goals
• Aligns activities with corporate goals around safety, quality, delivery and cost
• May perform root cause analysis on gaps, identifies waste, and works with leadership to drive sustainable corrective action
• Drafts and submits budget proposals, and recommends subsequent budget changes
• May negotiate with other department managers for acquisition of required personnel
• Determines and assesses need for additional staff or consultants and makes appropriate staffing adjustments during project cycle
• Sets and manages project expectations with team members
• Identifies and resolves issues and conflicts within project team
• Identifies and manages project dependencies and critical path
• Plans and schedules project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools
• Tracks project milestones and deliverables
• May develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations
• Manages changes in project scope, identifies potential concerns, and devises contingency plans

Qualifications:

• High School Degree or equivalent experience required; Associate’s degree preferred
• 2 years required, 4 years experience preferred of directing work in a project management capacity, including all aspects of process development and execution
• Business and management principles, including strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods
• Proven ability to manage processes to achieve objectives
• Ability to build effective business relationships with other functional areas to best support mutual objectives
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to analyze workflow and processes to provide productive service to internal and external customers
• Interpersonal, conflict management, and negotiation skills required
• Adept at conducting research into project-related issues and product
• Ability to learn, understand, and apply new technologies
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient computer skills

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