Project Manager I - Winter (Entry Level)

Vertech; Phoenix (OR); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Work from home options

Bonus plan

401k

Job summary

Vertech is seeking a Project Manager to lead automation projects from planning to delivery in a dynamic environment. The role focuses on ensuring profitable and successful outcomes with clear communication to clients and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities include defining scope, timelines, and budgets; monitoring progress; and negotiating changes with clients while aligning with revenue and invoicing processes. A technical BS or equivalent experience is required.

Qualifications

• BS in technical field (Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical) or equivalent experience (2+ years).
• Strong communication and collaboration skills required.
• Ability to manage budgets, schedules, and client expectations.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the profitable and successful delivery of automation projects.
• Establish and maintain plans for scope, schedule, cash-flow, budget, and client satisfaction.
• Monitor and direct the work of project team members.
• Communicate status with clients.
• Negotiate change orders with clients.
• Manage client expectations.
• Work with accounting on project financials, progress for revenue recognition and invoicing.

Skills

Project management

Client communication

Budget management

Schedule planning

Change orders negotiation

Education

BS in technical field (Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical) or equivalent experience

Job description

Everyone knows vampires make poor project managers. They refuse to meet with “stake” holders. A good project manager makes updates, a bad project manager makes up dates. If you are not a vampire and are good at communicating updates as well as being in complete control of a project’s success including managing customer expectations, budget, schedule and scope then we have a great position for you. And no, we don’t employ any real vampires I just wanted to get your attention so you would keep reading.

Who We Are

At Vertech, not only do we develop world class industrial automation solutions for some of the top US companies, we also strive to be the team of choice for the best and brightest talent. I mean, we call ourselves control freaks for a reason. The passion (and intelligence) our employees have is truly mind-blowing. In turn, we work hard to take care of our own with excellent benefits and pay, personal development, and transparent communication. We also know that you can be great at what you do and still have fun. If that sounds like a good fit, help us bring the next generation of automation solutions to nearly every industry, including manufacturing, food and beverage, renewable energy, water and wastewater, baggage handling and more.

Top Reasons to Work with Us

• Flexible work schedule with work from home options for numerous roles
• Weekly communication from management in our internally famous Friday morning meeting
• Competitive Compensation including a bonus plan
• No more than a 4 week waiting period on all benefits including the 401k
• A really rad Christmas Party each year
• A manager that is cool most of the time, because no one is perfect
• A path for growth, a great culture, PTO, AND MORE!

What You Will Be Doing

• Responsible for the profitable and successful delivery of automation projects.
• Establish and maintain plans for the success of automation projects including scope, schedule, cash-flow, budget, and client satisfaction.
• Monitor and direct the work of project team members.
• Communicate status with clients.
• Negotiate change orders with clients.
• Manage client expectations.
• Work with accounting on project financials, progress for revenue recognition and invoicing.

What You Need For This Position

• Bachelor of Science degree preferably in a technical field such as mechanical, electrical or chemical engineering or equivalent experience (2+ years)