Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Job Title: Project ManagerJob Description

The Project Manager is primarily responsible for driving various customer-specific and internal projects to completion. This position will create value through analyzing project results and help develop business decisions that result from the projects. The position involves working with the Operations group members on monthly reporting of operational and financial metrics, interfacing with customers and business personnel as required, and other projects as needed. The role will help identify and solve business issues by using finance and modeling skills to reach conclusions. Therefore, a strong knowledge of finance/accounting, business acumen, and excellent communication skills are required. Additional responsibilities include direct project supervision and workflow, maintaining proper levels of quality control, meeting all project schedules, and ensuring efficient utilization of resources. The Project Manager will communicate project status to management and clients, develop project specifications, and implement practices to achieve defined objectives. Maintaining a working knowledge of utility company policy and procedures, the National Electric Safety Code, and recognizing distribution equipment and associated hazards is essential. The role also involves managing and developing models for reporting operational KPIs and information flow into monthly performance reports, interacting with Finance and Operations group members, supporting understanding and articulation of business drivers, tracking and submitting projected revenue, earned value, and other operational metrics, and participating proactively in meetings with construction supervisors. Additional responsibilities include assisting the Estimating department in developing new estimates based on historical reporting from past projects.

Hard Skills

• Project Management

• Self Perform Work

• Civil Construction

• Finance/Accounting

• Modeling Skills

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication

• Business Acumen

• Problem Solving

• Leadership

Job Type

This is a permanent position.

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Phoenix, Arizona.

Work Environment

75% in the office, 25% in the field. Local travel to project sites in Arizona. Working out of the Phoenix office for onboarding and on-the-job training. Will start going to the field as deemed ready. 40 hours a week, standard hours with some flexibility needed for project demands. Some remote work is possible.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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