Junior project manager job description

The Project Manager, Design is a key member of the Construction & Design team at Eataly, taking a lead role in driving and delivering on the Company's North American growth plans. The Project Manager, Design is responsible for project oversight, internal and external client interactions, on-site management and regular visits to key project locations, timeline and schedule management, specification and procurement of FF&E, coordinating and supervising trades/vendors, materials deliveries, and overall quality control. The PM, Design works closely with the PM, Constructions and the Senior Managers, Design.
Reports to the Director of Design

• Contributes to building the project schedule, is responsible for keeping the project on schedule during execution and reporting on such schedule
• Contributes to developing the preliminary project budget and following iterations, and is responsible for maintaining and reporting on such budget during execution
• Manages all stages starting from design, budgeting and pre-construction to construction and project closeout
• Prepares scope documents for directing design, budgeting and internal/external coordination efforts
• Where applicable, participates in the selection process of architects/contractors/subcontractors or other third parties, and is responsible for onboarding them
• Develops schematic designs and, in collaboration with the Design Team, leads the design development process with or without the support of external architects and consultants
• Oversees procurement and tracking of materials and equipment. Ensures a timely release of purchase orders and delivery on-site of such purchases, in collaboration with the Logistics Team
• Ensures ongoing communication with the Finance Team in relation to vendors' payment schedule
• Monitors and directs the performance of general contractor and/or subcontractors during construction phase
• Ensures each project adheres to legislation, standards and codes of best practice
• Conducts kickoff, department review and executive review meetings on renovation projects on a regular basis
• Acts as a trade union between different teams in corporate and in the stores for a successful delivery of each project
• Performs other duties as required or assigned

Justification:
NYC Client lacks the staff and/or skills needed to meet the DnA platform deliverables within the specified time frame for the CRFP grant. The requested staff augmentation addresses a lack of requisite talent and accelerates the time to completion.
Principal Duties:
Junior Project Manager will be responsible for facilitating a cross functional agile collaborative team in iterative technology development, including:
Managing stakeholder expectations (regarding: target Product, schedule and budget)
Removing impediments that hinder service progress
Facilitating daily scrum, sprint planning, sprint demo and iteration meetings
Monitoring the progress of the sprint
Helping teams estimate iteration deliverables and increase velocity
Managing development tracking system; to include product and sprint backlogs
Promoting continuous communication
Monitoring and helping to improve team dynamics
Motivating and acting as the glue that holds the team together

Qualifications / Required Skills
A satisfactory combination of education, training and experience
Familiarity with scrum/agile framework and respective tools software; Microsoft Project (Required)
Proficient with Microsoft Office, Project, Visio and SharePoint tools
Minimum Qualifications:
The Junior Project Manager within the Epic PMO (Program Management Office) is a management-support associate responsible for project administration and support. Under the direction of multiple Program Managers or the Project Director, they will oversee the completion of project tasks and monitor adherence to perpetual project management process standards. The Epic Program Management Office will rely on the Junior Project Manager to follow up on due dates, open items, track issues, meeting minutes, etc. They apply their knowledge of the best practices for project administration to their key duties, including resource allocation, task planning and progress reporting. Candidate must be flexible and adaptive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. He / She must also be detail oriented and build trust through consistent work product delivery and reliable relationships.
General Tasks and Responsibilities Will Include:
In the absence of a Program Manager or the Project Director, Junior Project Managers may monitor work efforts, assign resources, delegate tasks and report progress to senior managers and various stakeholders.
Supports Program Management Office and documents project-related assignments, issues and risks.
Junior Project Manager should be technically astute and assist with creating reports and presentations using a variety of office productivity tools.
Junior Project Manager should aim to improve project administration processes by identifying inefficiencies and recommending solutions.
Support the Project Management Team by providing prompt and thorough meeting notes, status reports, and other key documentation.
Miscellaneous tasks as assigned.
Other Preferred Skills:
Bachelor's Degree
Basic to intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite of Products including Project, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Experience with the Agile Method is desirable.
Prior experience in Healthcare, particularly in a Hospital Acute Care Setting is desirable
Years of Experience:
0 3 Years

The Building People, LLC, has a position open for a full-time
Junior Project Manager with an active Top Secret Clearance for a facilities engineering program to support a federal Agency. The Entry Level Project Manager will support Agency related activities including assist/lead individual multi-disciplined real estate design and construction project solutions of varying complexity for clients, with direct accountability for project delivery.
Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

Assists/manage all facets of project management (budget, schedule, procurement, communications, quality & risk) for individual real estate projects including planning, design, construction, occupancy and closeout. Read, understand and apply standard documents affecting real estate projects, including but not limited to: agreements/contracts, leases, work letters, project charters, surveys and drawings. Interfaces directly with clients to define project requirements. Prepares / reviews project documents including scope of work, project delivery resource requirements, cost estimates & budgets, work plan schedules & milestones, communications & reports quality control, and risk identification. Identifies project delivery resources from pre-qualified lists; Conducts simple request for proposals; completes bid analysis with management support. Recommends resources to clients. Assists / leads project delivery resources/team (i.e. internal service providers) providing project guidance and direction to achieve project goals. Implements communication plan for meetings and written reports/meeting minutes to keep client and project resources informed. Facilitates project meetings. Implements project documentation governance aligned with organization and client requirements. Ensures project data integrity and documentation is accurate, timely and coordinated. Tracks progress of each project against goals, objectives, approved budgets, approved timelines. Reports status and variances. Creates action plans to meet objectives, budget and schedule. Implements change management routines to assess change requests, make recommendations, secure client approvals, and issue change orders. Assesses change requests to determine impacts to scope, budget, schedule, quality and risk with management support. Implements standard risk management routines with management support, to identify project risks, develop risk mitigation and contingency plans, and implement action plans to reduce or eliminate project risks. Other duties as assigned. Responsible for tracking performance and motivating team members.
Skills & Requirements

Qualifications and Education Required:


Active Top Secret Clearance Bachelor's degree (BA/BS/BEng/BArch) from College or University and/or equivalent related experience. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational and analytical skills. Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers. Ability to effectively present information. Requires knowledge of financial terms and principles. Ability to calculate intermediate figures such as percentages, discounts, and/or commissions. Conducts basic financial analysis. Ability to monitor construction costs against established budget. Demonstrated capability to read, understand, and apply standard project documents, including but not limited to: agreements / contracts, budgets, schedules, work letters, project surveys, and drawings. Ability to understand and carry out general instructions in standard situations. Ability to solve problems in standard situations. Requires intermediate analytical and quantitative skills. Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to read and understand architectural drawings. Working knowledge in MS Project is helpful. Knowledge of leases, contracts, and construction practices preferred. Knowledge of construction contracts, means, and methods is preferred. Decisions made with general understanding of procedures and organizational policies to achieve set results and deadlines. Errors in judgment may cause short-term impact to client organization.


Preferred Qualifications:


Prior Project Management experience. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. LEED Accredited Professional certification.


Qualifications


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


Competitive benefits for eligible employees include:

Medical & Rx Dental Vision Flexible Spending Accounts 401(k) Retirement Plan Life Insurance/AD&D Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability Paid Time Off Holiday Pay

All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate will be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment will be contingent upon the results of your reference/background check from The Building People, LLC. Your position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment. In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your clearance, it may result in termination of your employment.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

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