Project Manager, Information Technology - Chattanooga, TN

RSI; Chattanooga (TN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

RSI is recruiting a Project Manager Information Technology for a client in Chattanooga. The role leads project planning, direction, and execution within time, cost, and quality constraints.

It involves managing JPTs, communicating status, and coordinating resources, often in a hybrid setup around Chattanooga, TN. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years in IT PM, a high school diploma, and possibly a Bachelor’s degree or PMP certification.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of project management experience, ideally in IT.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, business management, or technical field.
• PMI certification (PMP) preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from initial planning stages to completion, including post-project analysis.
• Actively manage multi-discipline teams to achieve performance goals, schedule and budget.
• Develop full-scale project plans with scope, cost estimates, goals and deliverables.
• Prepare budget proposals and recommend budget changes as needed.
• Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using formal processes and tools.
• Track progress, milestones and deliverables to meet deadlines.
• Coordinate with TVA resources and other organizations to optimize resource use.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Team leadership

Risk management

Budgeting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, business management, or technical field

PMI certification (PMP) preferred

Tools

PC software (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)

Cost estimation tools

Job description

Company Overview

RSI provides full-service environmental solutions supporting clients through all phases of cleanup, with expertise in regulatory compliance, characterization, monitoring, renewable energy, and project management. Built on a strong foundation of collaboration and a people-first culture, RSI is known for being easy to work with and delivering results through long-term partnerships.

Company Overview

RSI provides full-service environmental solutions supporting clients through all phases of cleanup, with expertise in regulatory compliance, characterization, monitoring, renewable energy, and project management. Built on a strong foundation of collaboration and a people-first culture, RSI is known for being easy to work with and delivering results through long-term partnerships.

RSI is part of a family of companies unified by purpose to deliver safe, reliable solutions to our clients’ unique challenges. We are committed to providing technically superior service, adding value at every stage, and leaving things better than we found them.

Job Summary

RSI is currently recruiting a Project Manager Information Technology for our client in Chattanooga. The Project Manager is responsible for the overall planning, direction, management, coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of specific projects according to specifications, within budget cost from initiation through completion. The Project Manager leads Joint Project Teams (JPTs), applies professional principles, practices and techniques to manage and control project schedule, cost and performance risk to ensure project is completed within a certain set of restraints (e.g., time, budget, people, quality, materials) and a high level of quality. This role is generally assigned medium-sized projects, or functions within a larger project. Work is primarily achieved by an individual, or through project teams. The Project Manager is the single point of contact regarding a specific project and assumes the leadership role in safely managing the project.

Work and results primarily achieved through the work of others and typically depend on the incumbent’s ability to influence and negotiate with parts of the organization where formal authority is not held. Decisions are guided by resource availability and project objectives. This is a hybrid role and candidates should be in our around Chattanooga, TN.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from initial planning stages to completion, including post-project analysis in compliance with all TVA processes and procedures.
• Actively manages multi-discipline teams including internal and external resources to define and achieve project performance goals, schedule and budget performance.
• Develop full-scale project plans including project scope, accurate and reliable cost estimates, goals and deliverables, and effectively communicates project expectations to management, end users and stakeholders in a timely and clear manner. Proactively communicates project status, issues and risks to management.
• Defines, estimates and secures resources needed to achieve project goals. Integrates sound cost estimating practices into project plans.
• Prepare budget proposals and recommends subsequent budget changes to meet changing requirements, where necessary.
• Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using formal processes and appropriate tools, such as project management software.
• Tracks project progress, milestones and deliverables to ensure deadlines are met appropriately.
• Assesses project issues and identifies solutions to meet project goals.
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identifies potential crises and develop contingency plans.
• Solves technical and non-technical problems throughout the life of the project.
• Minimizes exposure and risk on project.
• Coordinates with other TVA organizations to ensure efficient use of TVA resources.
• Present reports defining project progress, problems and solutions.
• Ensures project-related documents are complete, current and stored appropriately.
• May oversee and coordinate work performed by outside contractors.
• Interfaces with external customers, news media, attorneys, and elected officials over issues that are potentially sensitive in nature requiring communication in a tactful and sensitive manner.
• May negotiate and implement pre-contract agreements prior to the issue and approval of formal contact documents. Implements post contract settlements with contractors at the end of the project.
• Ensures projects are consistent with TVA project management strategy/policies and in accordance with Federal, State and local regulations.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.
• Travels to corporate offices and project sites as needed.

Requirements And Education

• Minimum of 3 years of work experience in Project Management ideally in the Information Technology field.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Requirements And Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, business management, or technical field, or equivalent education, training and/or related work experience.
• Project Management Institute (PMI) certification as Project Management Professional (PMP). Demonstrated desire to excel in professional field of study as demonstrated by Certification/Licensure in professional field of study preferred but not required (e.g. PE, CPA, CFP, etc)

Preferred Skills And Proficiencies

• Experience working with conceptual, preliminary and detailed cost estimates
• Experience construction, engineering or electrical power system environment desirable
• PC software (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
• Statistical analysis
• Interpretation of engineering data and drawing information
• Engineering Economy
• Value Engineering concepts & methods
• Benchmarking methods
• General Financial & Accounting Practices
• Understanding of IT systems
• Engineering & Administrative procedures, policies, standards, safety rules
• Communication skills, both verbal and written

Clearance and Health Regiments

• Criminal Background Check
• Pre-placement Drug Screening

This position requires a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or identification card; or a U.S. passport as long as it clearly displays issuance date, expiration date, and color photo image. This is a mandatory requirement necessary for access to company facilities and/or for travel purposes. REAL ID-compliant driver’s licenses are identifiable by a gold star in the upper right corner.

EEO Statement

RSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.