Project Manager 1

Job Description

Job Description

Full Time

Dallas, TX

If being a part of a world-class organization that operates in some of the most advanced technological environments around the world sounds like a dream job, Network Connex might be the right fit for you! You’ll be part of a team working together to solve customer problems every day, with compensation and benefits that are an investment in your career, financial future, and overall well-being.

In addition to competitive base pay, Network Connex offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your physical, mental, and financial health you can begin participating in our programs on the first of the month following your start date.

Join our Vanguard 401(k) plan, with immediate vesting and a generous company match to help you build long-term financial security. Our team also enjoys 10 paid company holidays, a generous PTO accrual schedule, and access to discounts on useful products and services.

Job Summary : The Project Manager I directs and supervises the work efforts of their assigned staff. This position executes the technical direction provided by Management regarding scope, deliverables, schedule, and budget for the project. The Project Manager is responsible for nurturing a positive client interface providing all project details to the client on a timely manner.

The primary difference between this level and the Project Manager Ill is the magnitude and scope (including cost and complexity) of assigned staff and / or projects. As well as the ability, through experience, to manage diverse and complex projects is a key factor.

Job Duties and Responsibilities :

• Responsible for scheduling, forecasting, and tracking the project and team deliverables.
• Manage and delegate workflow to maximize productivity.
• Effectively be able to create work plans, manage resource planning, set & track goals, implement process improvement, and submit timely project reporting.
• Develop project work plans and recovery plans to maintain project and objectives.
• Develop and implement specific operating strategies to meet deliverables and differentiate Advantage Engineers in the marketplace.
• Perform Quality Control reviews of documents and plans for accuracy and completeness.
• Implement operational protocols to deliver and measure the quality of our services.
• Accountable for the deployment of workload schedules, project execution, delivery within budget, and quality of all project elements.
• Build, develop, improve, and expand relationships with key clients within the market.
• Attend all necessary meetings and be the primary contact with your clients.
• Listen to understand the needs of your client to implement process and / or schedule changes.
• Maintain open and positive working relationships and enhance the image of the company for the development of additional business opportunities.
• Provide constant and consistent feedback with your clients in order to continue building trust and project focus.
• Submit Purchase Order (PO) requests to clients, work with clients to obtain PO, track work completed to invoice against PO, and regularly report to management.
• Understand that client engagement and development is one of the most important aspects of the position.
• Create an atmosphere of teamwork and collaboration, while fostering employee engagement.
• Promote a sense of urgency within the team.
• Regularly meet with each team member to review goals, progress, and KPls.
• Actively coach and mentor your team members to insure employee growth and success.
• Identify and solicit resources for training and employee education to ensure employees have sound knowledge on technical and business practices.
• Foster the use of new / innovative concepts in the development of project designs and proposals.
• Encourage your team to seek advice from technical experts in the industry to be more successful, efficient, and timely.
• Review and approve time sheets, expense reports, and invoices for assigned employees.
• Evaluate employee performance in accordance with company policy and job requirements.
• Always promote a strong Safety Culture with staff and contractors.
• Provide oversight and leadership for team members, consultants, and contractors to complete project assignments on schedule.

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

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Physical Requirements :

EEOC- Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran

Network Connex believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants because of race, color, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, domestic partnership status, ancestry, religion, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, disability, veteran status, age or any other protected group status. Upon acceptance of an offer, all candidates will be required to pass a background check and drug screening.