Project Manager I (Utility)

CSS; Forest Park (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CSS is seeking a Project Manager I to join our utility-focused team in Forest Park, GA. You will manage all aspects of a project to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery, including scope, cost, schedule, staffing, and vendor coordination.

This role requires preparing status reports for upper management, collaborating with senior stakeholders, and handling multiple work streams with close supervision. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 2 years minimum directing work in project management, with 4+ years preferred
• Knowledge of business and management principles including strategic planning and resource allocation
• Proven ability to manage processes to achieve objectives
• Ability to build effective relationships across functions and negotiate effectively

Responsibilities

• Provides end-to-end project support from initiation to closeout
• Defines scope, goals and deliverables with senior management and stakeholders
• Develops full-scale project plans and communications documents
• Communicates updates and progress to the manager
• Estimates resources and participants needed to reach goals
• Aligns activities with safety, quality, delivery and cost objectives
• Drafts and submits budget proposals and supports budget changes
• Determines staffing needs and manages personnel across the project
• Sets and manages expectations with team members
• Identifies and resolves project issues and conflicts
• Manages dependencies and critical path
• Plans schedules and milestones with appropriate tools
• Tracks milestones and deliverables
• Prepares progress reports and presentations
• Implements contingency plans to address project risks

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Negotiation

Budgeting

Resource planning

Scheduling

Interpersonal skills

Risk management

Education

High School degree or equivalent

Associate’s degree preferred

Job description

We are seeking a Project Manager I to join our team supporting our utility business in Forest Park, GA! As a Project Manager I, 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.

Responsibilities:

• 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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