Project Manager
An electric utility client is looking for a Project Manager who will develop detailed project plans, timelines, and schedules.
Location: Westminster, CA 92683 (Hybrid)
Position: Project Manager
Pay Rate: $53/hr. on W2
Duration: 12 months or longer
Schedule: 1st shift, M-F, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (In Office two days: Wednesdays and Thursdays)
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Workload: 4 -5 separate emerging technology projects
- Project Planning and Scheduling: Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and schedules.
- Resource Management: Allocate resources, including team members, budget, and equipment.
- Stakeholder Communication: Regularly update stakeholders on project progress, risks, and issues.
- Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.
- Team Leadership: Lead and motivate the project team, ensuring everyone is aligned with project goals.
- Quality Assurance: Ensure that project deliverables meet the required quality standards.
- Budget Management: Monitor and control project budgets, ensuring costs are within approved limits.
- Issue Resolution: Address and resolve any issues or conflicts that arise during the project.
- Performance Monitoring: Track project performance using appropriate tools and techniques.
- Documentation: Maintain comprehensive project documentation for future reference and compliance
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Management, Engineering or related field or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Typically possesses three to five years of experience in managing large scale projects and use of associated management tools and techniques.
- Project Management: Proficiency in project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA).
- Leadership: Strong leadership and team management skills to guide and motivate the project team.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement and team collaboration.
- Risk Management: Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate project risks.
- Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address issues and conflicts.
- Time Management: Effective time management skills to ensure project milestones are met.
- Budgeting: Competence in budget planning and financial management.
- Quality Assurance: Knowledge of quality management principles and practices.
- Negotiation: Strong negotiation skills to manage stakeholder expectations and resource allocation.
- Ability to understand technical concepts of projects: Understand technical items relevant to the project (hardware field devices, software, renewable energy, engineering).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Project managing new emerging technology
About our client:
Our client is one of the largest electric utilities and a longtime leader in renewable energy and energy efficiency in the United States providing electricity for much of Southern California.
About APR:
Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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APR Consulting, Inc., is one of the most trusted talent acquisition and workforce solutions providers in the United States. Known for exceptional responsiveness, agile strategies, and consistently high-level talent, the firm has become a go-to for organizations and managed services providers navigating complex change and urgent challenges. Since its founding in 1980, APR has transformed from a California IT-focused staffing firm to a full-service solutions provider filling a wide range of positions and serving over eight industries — including aerospace and defense, healthcare, IT, telecom, hospitality/gaming, sports/entertainment, government, and utilities –– in all 50 states, with a loyal roster of more than 850 specialized professionals.