Project Manager

About the role

Ascent Aviation Services is seeking a results-driven Project Manager to join our dynamic team. This role serves as the key point of contact for our customers, ensuring seamless project execution with a strong focus on budget adherence, timely delivery, and customer communication.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for customers, ensuring they are informed and engaged throughout the project lifecycle
• Introduce customer to all key program personnel and define contacts for schedules, budget issues, and other concerns
• Deliver daily progress updates, highlighting critical paths and milestones while proactively addressing customer concerns
• Clearly articulate and justify labor, material, and cost estimates to customers for approval
• Develop comprehensive project plans in collaboration with Senior Production Planners and Maintenance Directors
• Establish and communicate critical paths to stakeholders, ensuring alignment with timelines and objectives
• Identify and mitigate constraints impacting schedules or budgets; escalate to directors as necessary
• Review and validate invoicing details, ensuring accuracy and alignment with customer expectations and project progress
• Monitor labor and material charges daily, ensuring adherence to budgets and contract terms
• Attend all required meetings and brief on the progress of projects and customer feedback
• Assign and manage workloads across departments, ensuring optimal resource utilization
• Coach and mentor team members to deliver excellence and foster a collaborative, customer-centric culture
• Strive for ongoing process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction
• Ensure compliance with regulations and company policies; enforce good housekeeping practices
• Engage in initial corrective actions, root cause analysis, and comprehensive corrective action efforts for assigned projects

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 5 years of experience in project management (Preferred)
• Aviation industry experience (Preferred)
• Certification or experience in continuous improvement (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean Management) (Preferred)
• Bilingual in Spanish (Preferred)

Skills

• Capable of working independently or under supervision
• Strong leadership skills, including the ability to prioritize, delegate, and manage multiple projects while adhering to deadlines
• Excellent problem-solving, judgment, and decision-making skills, with the ability to adjust to rapidly changing circumstances and priorities
• Strong knowledge of human behavior and management techniques
• Exceptional presentation skills, with the ability to represent the company positively
• Creative and effective negotiation and conflict resolution skills

Benefits

• 401K with Company Match
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• PTO - Eligible for 4 Weeks in your First Year, in Addition to 7 Paid Company Holidays
• Company-Provided Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• Development and Career Growth Opportunities