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PROJECT MANAGER

The Project Manager performs a wide range of duties including some or all of the following:

Plan the project

•Define the scope of the project in collaboration with senior management

•Create a detailed work plan which identifies and sequences the activities needed to successfully complete the project

•Determine the resources (time, money, equipment, etc) required to complete the project

•Develop a schedule for project completion that effectively allocates the resources to the activities

•Review the project schedule with senior management and all other staff that will be affected by the project activities; revise the schedule as required

•Determine the objectives and measures upon which the project will be evaluated at its completion

Implement the project

•Execute the project according to the project plan

•Develop forms and records to document project activities

•Set up files to ensure that all project information is appropriately documented and secured

•Monitor the progress of the project and make adjustments as necessary to ensure the successful completion of the project

•Establish a communication schedule to update stakeholders including appropriate staff in the organization on the progress of the project

•Review the quality of the work completed with the project team on a regular basis to ensure that it meets the project standards

Control the project

•Write reports on the project for management and for funders

•Communicate with funders as outlined in funding agreements

•Monitor and approve all budgeted project expenditures

•Monitor cash flow projections and report actual cash flow and variance to senior management on a regular basis (monthly/bimonthly)

•Manage all project funds according to established accounting policies and procedures

•Ensure that all financial records for the project are up to date

•Prepare financial reports and supporting documentation for funders as outlined in funding agreements

Evaluate the project

•Ensure that the project deliverables are on time, within budget and at the required level of quality

•Evaluate the outcomes of the project as established during the planning phase

Qualifications

•Knowledge of project management, Training in Project Management concepts

Proficiency in the use of computers for:

•Simple accounting

•Data base management

•Spreadsheets

•E-mail

•Internet

Personal characteristics

The Project Manager should demonstrate competence in some or all of the following:

•Behave Ethically: Understand ethical behavior and business practices, and ensure that own behavior and the behavior of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization.

•Communicate Effectively: Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.

•Creativity/Innovation: Develop new and unique ways to improve operations of the organization and to create new opportunities.

•Foster Teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.

•Lead: Positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the organization.

•Make Decisions: Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks, and make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organization.

•Organize: Set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track details/data/information/activities.

•Plan: Determine strategies to move the organization forward, set goals, create and implement actions plans, and evaluate the process and results.

•Solve Problems: Assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations to resolve the problem.

Valcor Engineering Corporation is looking for individuals who are highly skilled, diligent, practical, productive, reliable, inventive, self-motivated, patient, conscientious, problem solvers, organized, cooperative, flexible and positive. Character and attitude are extremely important.

Please note: The salary range is based on our market pay structure. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to, business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At Valcor Engineering, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 30+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; long term disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program. Our leave programs include Vacation and PTO time off, paid holidays, as well as other types such as bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to these characteristics.