Project assistant Jobs in College Station, TX

Project Manager

Lynntech is seeking a Project Manager with a broad background and knowledge of project management principles and processes to join our close-knit PMO group. Lynntech develops world-class technology solutions and is actively engaged in various stages of technology development from preliminary concept generation and feasibility demonstration all the way through advanced engineering and manufacturing of products to meet different customer needs by integrating creative talent, business expertise, and purpose-built facilities.

Why should you work at Lynntech?

1. Your work will have an impact and make a difference in the world: Lynntech employees get to work across various disciplines, and are engaged in all aspects of technology development from idea generation to commercialization.
2. You get the best of both worlds: We offer the infrastructure and stability of an established company as well as the challenge, benefits, and entrepreneurial spirit associated with a small business.
3. Your work will be interesting and varied: You will have the opportunity to be creative and work on a myriad of projects across various industries (defense, energy, aerospace and medical). You will have the opportunity to work with a diverse team of creative individuals.
4. You'll be able to contribute to the organization in a variety of ways: You will get to be involved in a variety of activities in this role - some examples include project management, risk management, business development, proposal development, product development, and mentorship.
5. You get to work with the best, the brightest, and the most creative: People are Lynntech's biggest asset. We employ personnel across a broad range of disciplines including physicists, chemists, biologists, engineers, project managers, and business development.

Lynntech has an established Project Management Office (PMO). The PMO's charter is to "Increase project capture & execution through implementation of project management principles. The PMO is a support organization that supports the technical teams and projects at Lynntech. If you are agile, adaptable, energetic, and focused, Lynntech would like to talk with you about becoming a member of this team. As part of this team, you will have the opportunity to assist in the management and oversight of cost, schedule, risks, resources, and scope on a wide variety of projects at Lynntech. Lynntech projects & programs are structured in multi-disciplined technical teams with a technical project leader. The Project Manager works with the technical project leader to help ensure success of the project from a technical, cost, and schedule standpoint. As a member of Lynntech's PMO you will have multiple opportunities to be part of these dynamic teams.

This person will have the opportunity to be involved in the following functions as part of this job:

• Generate project cost reports and conduct analysis of problems and trends
• Develop and maintain project schedules
• Identify and manage project risks
• Track and ensure on time delivery of contract deliverables on projects
• Track project resources and assist in resource conflict resolution
• Work with the technical project leaders to provide oversight of multiple projects
• Participate in developing and adapting new and existing project management processes
• Opportunity for involvement in a wide variety of leading edge technology projects

Some examples of the skills and techniques applicable to this position are as follows.

• Ability to multitask well, on multiple projects
• Ability to support multi-discipline teams
• Ability to influence teams of non-direct reports
• Must be able to work under tight deadlines
• Ability to work under pressure when needed
• Always maintains a positive "we can do it" attitude
• Ability to interact and communicate with all levels of an organization
• Experience in establishing and tracking budgets and forecasts
• Experience in establishing and tracking a project schedule
• Experience with MS Office software including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Proficient in MS Project
• Working knowledge of earned value management principles
• Good communication and writing skills of the English language
• US Citizenship required due to contract requirements

The applicant is anticipated to have the following qualifications.

• 1-5 years direct Project Management experience
• Knowledge and experience with Government Contracts a plus
• Experience working on research or engineering projects a plus
• PMP certification a plus

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online at . Feel free to include a cover letter or expanded resume to outline how you fit this position.

Lynntech is an EEO Employer.