Project Manager

About the role

Project Manager is a crucial role responsible for planning, executing, and overseeing projects from initiation to completion. This role involves coordinating cross-functional teams, managing resources, and ensuring that projects are delivered on time and within budget while meeting the defined objectives and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintains and monitors project plans, schedules, work hours, budgets, and expenditures
• Work with the Business Development team to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders
• Ensure that project deadlines are met
• Create project charters and obtain necessary approvals to initiate the project
• Identify and manage third-party vendors if applicable to the project
• Assemble project teams, assign roles and responsibilities, and establish clear lines of communication
• Coordinate project team members, fostering a collaborative and results-oriented work environment
• Establish and monitor quality standards, ensuring that project deliverables meet or exceed defined quality benchmarks
• Ensure operations views are managed towards the best solution(s)
• Develop and track key performance indicators
• Identify and assess project risks and develop risk mitigation plans
• Monitor and manage risks throughout the project's lifecycle, taking proactive measures to avoid or minimize their impact
• Maintain open and transparent communication with project stakeholders, providing regular updates on project status, issues, and risks
• Prepare and distribute progress reports, ensuring that project objectives are met
• On-site project coordination, viewing and learning various projects by attending on-site meetings
• Identify and assess changes to project scope, schedule, or budget
• Implement change control procedures and ensure proper documentation and approval of changes
• Facilitate all project closure activities including final inspections, client acceptance, and lessons learned documentation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., business, engineering, project management) is typically required
• Project management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is an asset
• Proven project management experience is preferred
• Knowledge of project management principles, methodologies, and tools
• Relevant experience in the Lighting industry or Construction Industry or knowledge about Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) is desirable
• Strong organizational and leadership skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in project management software and tools
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality results
• Meticulous in tracking project progress and ensuring all elements are accounted for and ensuring compliance with project standards and protocols

Physical Requirements

• Good overall health to manage long hours, especially during critical project phases
• Ability to work extended hours when necessary, including evenings or weekends, to meet project deadlines
• Capability to move around the office or project site, which may involve walking or standing for extended periods
• Occasionally lifting and carrying light to moderately heavy materials (e.g., documents, laptops)
• Proficiency with computers and other office equipment, requiring good hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills
• Good vision to read detailed reports and computer screens
• Adequate hearing to participate in meetings and teleconferences

Mental Requirements

• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently
• Detail-oriented to track project milestones, deadlines, and deliverables
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for interacting with team members, stakeholders, and clients
• Ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely
• Analytical thinking to identify potential issues and develop solutions
• Decision-making skills to handle project changes and unexpected challenges
• Ability to lead and motivate a team
• Collaborative mindset to work effectively with diverse teams and departments
• Flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements and environments
• Capacity to manage stress and remain calm under pressure
• Proficiency in project management software and Microsoft Programs, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Familiarity with tools for scheduling, budgeting, and resource management

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Critical Illness
• 401k with company match
• PTO
• 10 paid holidays

Reports to: Director, Project Management | FLSA Status: Exempt | Travel: Minimal travel is required for this role (up to 15%)