Project Management Specialist II

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Work with Program Management Office, Project Managers and Leadership Team to support program and team objectives.
• Coordinating and tracking progress on a portfolio of facilities projects, such as equipment installations and space rearrangement.
• Tracking facilities utilization, utilities, and conditions in support of laboratory and office operations.
• Transitioning project specifications into operating space including coordinating new operation and maintenance requirements.
• Primary focus as Deputy Project Manager supporting cost, schedule and status of project deliverables and performance.
• Track and mitigate risks identified by Project Engineers.
• Support proposals and baseline control.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to resolve complex and unforeseen problems.
• Adapt working methods when unforeseen problems arise, or milestones change.
• Motivate and support the team to drive positive culture. Lead by example.
• Drafting and reviewing Statements of Work (SoW) for facilities projects.
• Providing on call support to Facilities Tech(s) (24/7).
• Travel to ACST locations - estimated at 20%.

Requirements

• 3+ years' experience in program management, project management, project controls or project support.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project.
• U.S. Citizenship to obtain and maintain government security clearance.

Nice to Have

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as the sciences, technology, engineering, or mathematics.
• Master's degree and/or Project Management certification (CAPM, PMP).
• Expertise with AutoCAD and Microsoft Programs including Office, Outlook, and Teams.
• Ability to work on multiple projects and effectively manage priorities.
• Proactive and resourceful self-starter, with ability to multi-task.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in program management, project management, project controls or project support.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project.

Benefits & Perks

• Employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
• 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance.
• Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays.