Project Management Associate

Powell • Houston, TX

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About The Position

Project Management Associate is an interim, developmental role in which the project management candidate will work with the project management team and other functions within the business to gain experience and training in project management, Powell’s products, and Powell’s processes. Project Management Associate is a temporary, developmental role (approximately 6-30) months. A customized development plan, including formal training and rotational assignments, will be designed based on the background, skills and experience of each candidate. The goal of the Project Management Associate role and development plan is to prepare candidates to become fully functioning Project Managers.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in business, engineering or other related field from an accredited institution and/or equivalent work experience.
• Preferably 1-3 years of project management experience, in the construction, manufacturing, oil & gas and/or power distribution industry, or similarly complex projects.
• Member of a professional body and project management certification preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence a strong matrix-organized team.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with all stakeholders.
• Detail oriented and results driven.
• Demonstrated ability to make good decisions based on limited information.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate with and influence customers, subcontractors and other key stakeholders.
• Strong focus on customer satisfaction.
• Strong computer skills.

Nice To Haves

• Member of a professional body and project management certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Project management processes
• Displayed understanding of Powell’s project lifecycle
• Scheduling basics
• Project financials and forecasting
• Leading teams
• Leading meetings
• Powell products
• Risk management strategies
• Change order management and pricing
• Documentation management
• Post Sales Shipment/Warranty processes
• Business tools
• Contract management and negotiation
• Management of major buyout materials
• Working closely with the manager, project management and a mentor
• Participating in ongoing training
• Establishing relationships with project team members, internal functions/customers, and key stakeholders across the organization
• Formal rotational program including exposure to and assignments within various Powell functions/departments:
• Sales
• Estimating
• Project scheduling
• Engineering
• Project coordination
• Small project management
• Procurement
• Production scheduling
• Production and manufacturing
• Quality and inspection
• Documentation
• Post Sales Service/Warranty
• Cross-divisional training

Benefits

• Powell offers comprehensive health insurance for you and your family, 401k savings, annual bonus potential, generous paid time off, professional development opportunities, company-sponsored wellness programs, and a collaborative work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level