Project Manager III

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL); United States; On-site; USD 87,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP ownership

Top-tier health benefits

Paid holidays & vacation

Sick leave & family leave

Tuition assistance & development

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is seeking a Project Manager III to coordinate cross-divisional initiatives and drive consensus among stakeholders. You will establish plans, manage complex projects, and monitor budgets, schedules, and quality objectives.

Strong MS Project skills and leadership experience are essential. The role emphasizes process improvement, risk management, and clear communication with executive teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Around 8 years of direct experience coordinating projects.
• Exemplary coordination, organization, and prioritization skills.
• Leadership within a cross-functional team.
• Expert knowledge of project management skills, techniques, and terminology.
• Moderate business acumen related to budgets, expense planning, and forecasting.
• Ability to manage project problems requiring creativity and ingenuity.
• Ability to exercise latitude in work assignments.
• Strong knowledge and use of Microsoft Project or other PM tracking software.
• Excellent writing, documentation, and speaking skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities of multiple divisions/departments to meet objectives.
• Lead consensus decisions among stakeholders and team members.
• Establish plans and coordinate complex, cross-functional projects.
• Ensure teams follow applicable processes.
• Maintain and analyze metrics, project files, and tracking records.
• Identify and mitigate project risks.
• Present status to executive management and teams.
• Identify process improvements and drive implementation.
• Mentor others and may supervise team members.

Skills

Coordination

Leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Project

Project management tracking software

Job description

As an Project Manager III, a typical day might include the following:

• Coordinate the activities of multiple divisions/departments to meet project objectives.

• Lead in driving consensus decisions among project stakeholders and team members.

• Work under general guidance from manager to establish project plans, and execute and coordinate multiple complex, cross-functional/discipline projects.

• Ensure project teams follow applicable processes.

• Create, maintain, monitor, and analyze accurate metrics, project files, and project tracking records such as time reporting, financial records, schedules, budgets, and summary spreadsheets. Provide insight to management on trends. Own accurate assessment and analysis of project deliverables to assist the team with meeting project objectives such as cost, schedule, and quality objectives.

• Readily and promptly identify project performance related issues. Anticipate, identify, track and help mitigate project related risks.

• Present to, and communicate effectively with, executive management, leadership, and team members on project status.

• Identify opportunities for improvement to project processes and drive the effort to make those improvements.

• Mentors others. May lead or supervise others.

This job might be for you if you:

• Have a bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience

• Have around 8 years of direct experience in coordinating projects

• Possess exemplary coordination, organization, and prioritization skills

• Have demonstrated leadership within a cross-functional team

• Have acquired expert level knowledge of project management skills, techniques, and terminology

• Have a moderate level of business acumen related to budgets, expense planning, resource allocation, and forecasting

• Have the ability to manage project problems requiring creativity and ingenuity

• Have ability to exercise latitude when determining and initiating work assignments

• Possess strong knowledge and use of Microsoft Project or other project management tracking software

• Have excellent writing, documentation, and speaking skills

Location Information:

Pullman, WA –This position is located inPullman, WA. Nestled in Eastern Washington, offering an exceptional quality of life. Embrace the charm of small-town living with spacious surroundings, no traffic hassles, and easy access to outdoor adventures in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests. Plus, benefit from excellent schools and universities in the area.

#IND5

Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.

People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.

• We’re 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.

• We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

• We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.

• We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.

• Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.

Pay Range Data

Project Manager III - $86,700 - $128,100

We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience and the salary range may differ if filled at a different level. Our salary ranges are determined by job and responsibility. We base our starting pay offer and title on job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.