Associate Project Manager

Are you a highly motivated and detail-oriented Project Management professional with a knack for delivering exceptional customer service? We're seeking an Associate Project Manager to join our team and play a pivotal role in managing turnkey lighting retrofit projects for our diverse portfolio of national retail and commercial clients. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to significant energy efficiency initiatives, shape industry best practices, and advance your career in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

In this role, you'll be instrumental in ensuring the successful execution of lighting retrofit projects from start to finish. You'll be the linchpin, coordinating with labor partners, managing project timelines and budgets, and acting as a primary point of contact for our valued customers. If you thrive on problem-solving, enjoy building strong relationships, and are committed to delivering high-quality results, we want to hear from you!

Client provides competitive health, dental, and vision coverage

location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
job type: Permanent
salary: $65,000 - 72,000 per year
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors

responsibilities:

• Project Leadership & Execution: Take ownership of assigned projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This includes meticulous planning, proactive problem-solving, and efficient resource allocation.
• Labor Partner Management: Oversee and track the performance of labor partners and subcontractors, ensuring seamless project execution and adherence to quality benchmarks.
• Customer & Stakeholder Communication: Serve as a key point of contact for customers, providing regular updates on project progress, addressing concerns, and fostering strong, collaborative relationships. You'll also facilitate smooth handoffs and teamwork with internal solutions management teams.
• Financial & Performance Tracking: Support the financial tracking of projects, analyze performance data, and identify areas for improvement. You'll leverage project management tools to gain insights and optimize outcomes.
• Quality Assurance & Process Improvement: Implement quality control measures and actively contribute to identifying and recommending process enhancements to support broader organizational quality initiatives.

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qualifications:

• 1-3 years of project management experience in high-volume, multi-unit project environments.
• Proven experience managing labor partners or subcontractors.
• Exceptional organizational skills with a keen eye for detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills , capable of conveying complex information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and OneNote for tracking, analysis, and communication.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, fluid work environment with limited supervision.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical abilities with a customer-focused approach.
• Financial management aptitude and the ability to meet deadlines and hold others accountable.

skills:

• Four-year degree in Business, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Technical knowledge of lighting, electrical, and LED systems.
• Experience in lighting project management (industrial, commercial, retail, etc.).
• Background in facilities or retail operations.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact ....

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.