Senior Project Manager

The Project Manager oversees the planning, implementation, tracking and installation of a specific project.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan the Project
• Define the scope of the project in collaboration with estimating and senior management
• Create a detailed work plan which identifies and sequences the activities needed to successfully complete the project
• Determine the resources required to complete the project
• Develop a schedule for project completion that effectively allocates the resources to the activities
• Review the project schedule with senior management and all other stakeholders; revise and maintain the schedule as required
• Implement the Project
• Execute the project according to the project plan
• Document project activities as required
• Monitor the progress of the project and make adjustments as necessary to ensure the successful completion of the project
• Establish communication schedule to update stakeholders and manage periodic internal meetings with support staff to review progress
• Review the quality of the work completed with the project team on a regular basis to ensure that it meets the project standards
• Control the Project
• Monitor and approve all budgeted project expenditures
• Manage all project funds according to established accounting policies and procedures
• Ensure that all financial records for the project are up to date
• Prepare financial reports and supporting documentation for clients as outlined in project agreements

THE PROJECT MANAGER SHOULD DEMONSTRATE COMPETENCE IN THE FOLLOWING
 

• Behave Ethically; Understand ethical behavior and business practices and ensure that their own behavior and the behavior of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization
• Communicate Effectively; Speak, listen and write in clear, through and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques
• Foster Teamwork; Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems and make decisions that enhance the organizational effectiveness
• Lead; Positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the organization
• Make Decisions; Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risk and make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interest of the organization
• Organize; Set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals and track details/data/information/activities
• Plan; Determine strategies to best move the project forward, set goals, create and implement action plans and evaluate the results
• Solve Problems; Assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Proficiency in the use of computers, including:
• Word Processing
• Simple Accounting-Project Estimating
• Spreadsheets-Excel
• E-Mail and Internet usage

Preferred

• University Degree in related subject
• Experience within industry
• 3 to 5 years of project management experience

Design and Production Incorporated (D&P) is an Equal Opportunity Employer – All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Design and Production Incorporated (D&P) is an E-Verify Employer.

D&P is one of the leading providers in exhibit management, production, and technology services. With 70 years of experience D&P has established itself as one of the leading providers in cutting edge project management, manufacturing and fabrication. D&P is a highly skilled organization with a professional and technical staff of more than 100 team members who contribute to the companies continued and growing success.