Project Management Associate

Powell is a manufacturer that engineers, fabricates, and assembles products to customer specifications. The Project Management Associate is an interim developmental role designed to provide training and experience in project management, Powell’s products, and business processes, preparing the candidate to become a fully functioning Project Manager. The role includes rotational assignments, stakeholder engagement, project coordination, scheduling, financial forecasting, risk management, documentation, procurement, and related project functions.

What you'll do:

• Project Management Associate is responsible for working with project management and other functions within the business to gain exposure to and experience in project management best practices, specific to Powell’s products and processes
• Project management processes
• Displayed understanding of Powell’s project lifecycle
• Scheduling basics
• Project financials and forecasting
• Leading teams
• Leading meetings
• Powell products
• Risk management strategies
• Change order management and pricing
• Documentation management
• Post Sales Shipment/Warranty processes

What they're looking for:

• * Bachelor's degree in business, engineering or other related field from an accredited institution and/or equivalent work experience
• * Demonstrated ability to lead and influence a strong matrix-organized team
• * Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with all stakeholders
• * Detail oriented and results driven
• * Demonstrated ability to make good decisions based on limited information
• * Demonstrated ability to negotiate with and influence customers, subcontractors and other key stakeholders
• * Strong focus on customer satisfaction
• * Strong computer skills
• This position is expected to travel approximately 5-10% of the time and must be able to travel with short notice and/or for extended periods of time
• Regularly required to use hands to touch, hold, handle, or feel
• Frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 65 pounds

Benefits:

• Opportunity for advancement and promotion
• Work-life balance
• Comprehensive health insurance for you and your family
• 401k savings
• Annual bonus potential
• Generous paid time off
• Professional development opportunities
• Company-sponsored wellness programs
• A collaborative work environment