Project Specialist

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Review project scope and develop a project schedule to establish action items and scheduled dates for each action item; communicate schedule with internal departments including engineering, purchasing, production, inventory, and quality control.
• Manage project development from conception through completion in accordance with program objectives.
• Coordinate meetings with customers to discuss scope of project, requirements, and updates to the project schedule.
• Coordinate and lead meetings with internal departments to ensure the project is progressing on schedule and within budget.
• Manage all budgets, schedules, scope development, design and construction contracts, documents, procedures, and controls for assigned projects.
• Track project performance and communicate any changes to customers and internal departments.
• Collaborate with the design group to change plans or specifications if problems arise.
• Create and submit change orders as needed.
• Compare the actual cost of development projects to estimates.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent budgeting and cost containment skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Associate's degree in a related field required.
• At least 7 years of experience in a related field.

Nice to Have

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Project Management, or other related field preferred.
• PMP Certification and/or formal coursework/training in project management preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a related field
• At least 7 years of experience in a related field

Benefits & Perks

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement