Schweitzer Engineering Labs

Project Manager III

Schweitzer Engineering Labs$86K — $128K *
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
  • 8 years of direct project coordination experience
  • Strong organizational and prioritization skills
  • Demonstrated leadership in cross-functional teams
  • Expert knowledge of project management techniques and terminology
  • Moderate business acumen in budgeting and resource allocation
  • Ability to creatively solve project-related problems
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Project or similar software
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate activities among multiple departments to meet project objectives
  • Drive consensus decisions among stakeholders and team members
  • Establish and execute project plans under general guidance
  • Ensure adherence to applicable processes by project teams
  • Maintain and analyze project metrics, records, and deliverable assessments
  • Identify and mitigate project performance issues and risks
  • Communicate project status to executive management and leadership
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement them
  • Mentor and potentially supervise other team members

Benefits

  • 100% employee ownership with employer-funded stock ownership and 401(k) options
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
  • 10 paid holidays, 12 days of annual vacation, and 9 paid sick days
  • Paid family and medical leave covering 90% of pay
  • Opportunities for professional growth through STEM courses, tuition assistance, and development programs
  • Additional benefits include wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending options
Full Job Description

As an Project Manager III, a typical day might include the following: 

  • Coordinate the activities of multiple divisions/departments to meet project objectives.

  • Lead in driving consensus decisions among project stakeholders and team members.

  • Work under general guidance from manager to establish project plans, and execute and coordinate multiple complex, cross-functional/discipline projects.

  • Ensure project teams follow applicable processes.

  • Create, maintain, monitor, and analyze accurate metrics, project files, and project tracking records such as time reporting, financial records, schedules, budgets, and summary spreadsheets. Provide insight to management on trends. Own accurate assessment and analysis of project deliverables to assist the team with meeting project objectives such as cost, schedule, and quality objectives.

  • Readily and promptly identify project performance related issues. Anticipate, identify, track and help mitigate project related risks.

  • Present to, and communicate effectively with, executive management, leadership, and team members on project status.

  • Identify opportunities for improvement to project processes and drive the effort to make those improvements.

  • Mentors others. May lead or supervise others.

 

This job might be for you if you: 

  • Have a bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience

  • Have around 8 years of direct experience in coordinating projects

  • Possess exemplary coordination, organization, and prioritization skills

  • Have demonstrated leadership within a cross-functional team

  • Have acquired expert level knowledge of project management skills, techniques, and terminology

  • Have a moderate level of business acumen related to budgets, expense planning, resource allocation, and forecasting

  • Have the ability to manage project problems requiring creativity and ingenuity

  • Have ability to exercise latitude when determining and initiating work assignments

  • Possess strong knowledge and use of Microsoft Project or other project management tracking software

  • Have excellent writing, documentation, and speaking skills

Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.

People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.

  • We’re 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.

  • We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

  • We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.

  • We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.  

  • Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.

Pay Range Data

Project Manager III - $86,700 - $128,100

We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience and the salary range may differ if filled at a different level. Our salary ranges are determined by job and responsibility. We base our starting pay offer and title on job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.

Communication with Applicants 

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About Schweitzer Engineering Labs

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. (SEL) designs, manufactures, and supports products and services ranging from generator and transmission protection to distribution automation and control systems. Founded in 1982 by Edmund O. Schweitzer III, SEL is headquartered in Pullman, Washington, and has operations in over 80 countries. SEL's products and services are used by utilities, industrial companies, and transportation systems to ensure the safe and reliable operation of their power systems. SEL is known for its innovative solutions and commitment to customer service, and has won numerous awards for its products and workplace culture.
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