Project Manager IV

Cni
Full Time

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SUMMARY

The Project Manager IV manages, plans and coordinates the full life cycle of projects. This position ensures that all project goals and objectives are accomplished within the prescribed timeframe , budgetary parameters and to the customers satisfaction. Provide project team leadership necessary to meet defined project deliverables and maintains positive working relationships with the customer and key stakeholders. Effective in managing multiple tasks within the scope of work.

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification preferred.

As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to obtain a customer clearance for access to facilities, equipment and property.
Must possess appropriate level of certifications for this position as required by the contract.

Understand and implement project management methodologies and best practices .
Proficient in utilizing project management software and tools.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Maintains a solid customer relationship and assures customer satisfaction with the successful execution of the project.

Interfaces with internal project teams, management, customers and suppliers . Maintains timely communications and develops collaborative rapports with solutions-oriented approaches.

Seeks opportunities to expand business . Participates in proposal and solution development for additional project opportunities.

Manages project scope, deliverables, cost, profitability, schedule, quality and resources . Meets both on time delivery and budgetary objectives .

Develops project plans and budgets to guide the execution and control of the project.

Communicates project plans, objectives , timelines, schedules, job assignments, responsibilities and reporting relationships.

Responsible for understanding contractual agreements and regulatory compliance related to assigned projects.

Sets, manages and communicates project expectations to team members and stakeholders.

Ensures that operations are being executed in accordance with CNI policies and processes.

Develops Statements of Work (SOW).

Assigns, manages and monitors agreements and activities for subcontracts. This includes review and approval of invoices, funding, ensuring compliance with prime contracts invoicing and payment terms etc.

Responsible for time collection, invoice approvals, status reporting, and completion of contract setup checklists.

Upon contract award, works with Contract Administrators to determine work breakdown structures, obtain W-9 and required vendor information, approve billing formats, and assist with workforce setup and maintenance etc.

Ensures staffing levels / skills are appropriate for the project scope and deliverables. Actively participates in the hiring of new and replacement project staff. Provides performance assessments and feedback to employees.

Tracks project milestones and deliverables.

Collects and disseminates performance information, such as project review data, status reports, progress measurement and forecasting .

Identifies and manages project dependencies and critical path.

Proactively manages changes in project scope . Identifies potential crises and devises contingency plans.

Develops Statement of Work . Assigns, manages and monitors activities for subcontractors . Performs time collection, invoice approvals and status reporting.

Oversees the conduct and delivery of the Primary Project Objectives as defined in the contract Statement of Work . Identifies relative quality standards and ensures the highest quality of services are met.

Performs overall project management and reporting functions related to multiple activities being performed across multiple task areas .

Implements industry best practices, project management tools and methodologies.

Strong working knowledge and proficiency in MS Project.

Skilled proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Word, Excel Outlook, Project, etc.).

Ability to provide complete Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting to the client / company.

Ability to resolve conflicts, complaints, confrontations or disagreements in a constructive manner .

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Bachelors degree in a related field of study with seven or more ( 7+ ) years of relevant experience or have equivalent combination of education / experience .

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Regularly required to sit. Regularly required use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms to handle objects and operate tools, computer, and/or controls. Required to speak and hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Exposed to general office noise with computers printers and light traffic.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

EOE including Disability/Vet

The estimated pay range for this role is $145K to $160K, with the final offer contingent on location, skillset, and experience.

CNI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: