Project Manager

Company: The LFS Group
Location: Douglasville
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

The Project Manager is responsible for leading a team of professionals in completing projects by a set deadline to uphold business initiatives. Their duties include dividing up their budget for different project aspects and advocating for additional funding when necessary, setting or adjusting project schedules to adhere to deadlines. A Project Manager should be able to lead other Project Managers. Travel as needed is required.

Job Responsibilities (List is not inclusive)
--- Creating- long and short-term plans, including setting targets for milestones and adhering to deadlines.
--- Delegating tasks on the project to employees best positioned to complete them.
--- Making effective decisions when presented with multiple options for how to progress with the project.
--- Serving as a point of contact for teams when multiple units are assigned to the same project to ensure team actions remain in synergy.
--- Communicating with executives or the board to keep the project aligned with their goals.
--- Performing quality control on the project throughout development to maintaining the standards expected.
--- Adjusting schedules and targets on the projects as needs or financing for the project change.
--- Manage multiple projects (as required) individually and as a team, all simultaneously.
--- Oversee a department and team of project managers, including budget management and risk analysis.
--- Collaborates with Project Managers & Field Operations Managers to document project scope, deliverables, goals, risks, blockers, success measures, and estimated resources needed.
--- Manage teams through all phases of cycle development, including analysis, plan review process, scheduling milestones, installation, testing periods and final delivery.
--- Ensures that projects remain in-scope and meet budgetary, scheduling, and quality requirements.
--- Provides project status updates at predetermined time intervals with management.
--- Reviews and monitors project budgets and CTC requirements.
--- Ensures adherence to project contracts, specifications, and documents.
--- Establishes key project criteria metrics.
--- Develop project control and reporting procedures and manage changes in operational plan
--- Plans and leads status review meetings, which include internal team members, vendors, clients, etc.
--- Responsible for training, managing, and motivating the project team, as well as resolving team conflicts.
--- Lead and assist in development of projects and programs that will establish quality objectives.
--- Interface directly with team to clearly define project requirements and expectations.
--- Create a work plan that includes a schedule, milestones, control, and risk factors.
--- Identify complex risks, lead reviews, create risk mitigation and implement action plans.
--- Enhance company, department & Team reputation by accepting ownership, exploring new possibilities, and adding value to the organization.
--- Maintain a strong understanding of business strategies, goals, and missions.
--- Resolves technical and operational issues as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
--- Leadership skills.
--- Interpersonal skills.
--- Decisiveness.
--- Problem-solving skills.
--- The ability to delegate effectively.
--- Time management skills.

Education and Experience
--- High school diploma required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
--- OSHA 30 Certification required.
--- Must have at least 2 years of experience.
--- Construction experience preferred.
--- Data center experience preferred.

Physical Requirements
--- Required to stand, walk, and sit.
--- Talk or hear, both in person and by telephone.
--- Use hand (s) and fingers to handle or feel objects or controls.
--- Reach with hand(s) and arm(s).
--- Regularly required to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch and lift up to 50 pounds.

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