Project Specialist

Mb Solutions, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Mb Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Project Specialist located in Huntsville, Alabama. The role involves coordinating and analyzing studies to solve management problems and enhance operations. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and 8 years of project management experience, including security clearance and knowledge of design and construction projects.

Responsibilities include monitoring project progress, developing reports, and handling purchase requisitions. Strong communication and conflict resolution skills are necessary for this role.

Qualifications

• Requires a minimum of 8 years of experience in project management.
• Must have a security clearance.
• Experience with design and construction projects involving multi-year phasing.
• Knowledge of project management philosophy and contract compliance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and analyze studies to resolve management problems.
• Monitor and analyze program/project progress and recommend changes.
• Develop reports and briefings on project statuses.
• Process purchase requisitions and invoices.

Skills

Project management concepts

Written and verbal communication

Problem-solving skills

Conflict resolution skills

Knowledge of contract administration

Knowledge of software including Microsoft Project, Word and Excel

Education

4-year degree in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Project Specialist will coordinate, analyze, and perform a variety of studies ultimately leading to the resolution of management problems and improve operations. The Project Specialist shall coordinate with a cross‑functional team(s) to obtain and exchange information and develop recommendations for management decisions. It will be required that the specialist monitor and analyze program/project progress and recommend changes based on the findings as well as develop all reports, briefings and status of assigned projects/programs, process purchase requisitions and invoices in support of Project Management staff and functional stakeholders— including Contracting, Project Management, Information Management, Administrative, Planning, and Budget Services personnel— who administer multi‑million‑dollar design and construction efforts across the National Park Service.

Position Requirements

The minimum education that is required for this position is the completion of a 4‑year degree (Bachelors) from an accredited College/University in architecture, landscape architecture, mechanical, civil, electrical, structural, geotechnical, general engineering, or construction management.

Experience

A minimum of 8 years of experience in project management with the experience defined as follows:

• Requires a security clearance
• "Field work", including practices and procedures of candidates’ specific discipline, such as engineering, landscape architecture, architecture, or resource planning.
• Management of simple-to-complex design and construction projects containing multi-year phasing and overlapping schedules, high visibility, and multiple functions (design, construction, planning), controversy, unusual design/construction components with novel problems requiring unique solutions, significant political interest/oversight, and jurisdictional disputes.
• Knowledge of project management concepts, and understanding of authorities, responsibilities, and accountabilities of the "project management philosophy".
• Written and verbal communication, problem‑solving, and conflict resolution skills.
• Knowledge and experience with contract administration and compliance.
• Knowledge and experience with software including Microsoft Project, Word and Excel.