Project Manager

Powell Industries

Full-time - Entry Level

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

About the position

The Project Manager I at Powell Industries is responsible for overseeing and directing assigned projects throughout their lifecycle, ensuring they are executed within scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards. This role involves planning, managing, and monitoring project activities from the requirement phase to project closeout, while driving positive customer experiences and ensuring alignment with company objectives.

Responsibilities

• Drive positive customer experience during project execution
• Provide consultation on proposal development as required
• Ensure integration of project activities to meet cost, schedule, and deliverables
• Act as meeting chair for internal/external Kick-Off meetings
• Flow down contract requirements to the project team
• Develop and manage the project schedule with input from various departments
• Conduct project-specific meetings with project stakeholders
• Manage project commercial and contract management
• Work effectively within a multi-organizational/divisional project environment
• Develop and manage Project Management Plans
• Proactively manage risk and communicate to stakeholders
• Serve as the key point of contact for all communications between the customer and Powell
• Manage the project's financials, including revenue and cost budgets
• Responsible for progress reporting
• Ensure project alignment between customer requirements and company objectives
• Communicate effectively with project stakeholders
• Make sound decisions to achieve predictable outcomes
• Lead or participate in continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure adherence to project and company quality levels

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in business, engineering or related fields or certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) or management level certification from the Association of Project Management (APM)
• Effective abilities with project management, engineering, and accounting software (Primavera, MS Project, ERP system, Agile)
• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence a matrix-organized team
• Strong interpersonal skills and effective communication with stakeholders
• Detail-oriented and results-driven
• Ability to make decisions based on limited information
• Established ability to negotiate with customers and subcontractors
• Strong focus on customer satisfaction
• Technically astute

Benefits

• Opportunity for advancement and promotion
• Work-life balance
• Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disability