Aviation Project Manager
Company: LVI Associates
Location: Chicago
Posted on: September 21, 2023
Job Description:
Locations: Chicago (Lisle), IL, Peoria, IL, or Springfield,
ILThis position requires management of the full project life cycle
to meet client and firm expectations regarding scope,
budget/financial performance, schedule, quality, communications,
risk management and health and safety of project staff. The
successful candidate will work directly or indirectly with clients
and senior project managers. He or she will coordinate with
Practice Areas to staff each project and will subcontract as needed
to fulfill project and client needs. We are looking for a creative
and dedicated individual who will fit with our collaborative
project-team culture. The job generally requires some overtime
hours, especially around end-of-month accounting deadlines and when
there are overlapping project schedules.A project manager is
responsible for the planning, organizing, directing, executing, and
controlling/monitoring of the scope of services, budget, schedule,
deliverable, and resources to accomplish the project objectives. An
Associate Project Manager (APM) position precedes the Project
Manager and Senior Project Manager positions. APMs typically manage
smaller, less complex projects and assist Project Managers and
Senior Project Managers with larger more complex projects.The
responsibilities of the Associate Project Manager (APM)
include:
- Collaborate with technical staff within the Practice Areas
- Interact with construction contractors, their staff, and
subcontractors
- Guide and participate in assembling reports, plans,
specifications, and other contract documents
- Meet with clients to take detailed project scoping briefs and
clarify the specific requirements of each project
- Delegate project tasks based on staff members' individual
strengths, skill sets and experience levels
- Track project performance, specifically to analyze the
successful completion of short- and long-term goals
- Meet budgetary objectives and adjust project constraints based
on financial analysis
- Develop comprehensive project plans to be shared with clients
as well as other staff members
- Use and continually develop leadership skills
- Plan and conduct project team meetings, both internal and
external
- Other duties as assignedQualificationsTechnical Skills:
- Can demonstrate knowledge of accrual-based revenue recognition
process and has ability to read and understand project
budget/financial reports
- Can generate scope and fee for single-task professional service
agreements
- Can demonstrate understanding of earned value methodology
- Can demonstrate understanding of basic accounting terms
- Has led meetings on behalf of a project manager
- Has demonstrated commitment to quality control procedures
- Demonstrates understanding of billing and accounts receivables
procedures
- Has completed a training program focused on Project
ManagementSoft Skills:
- Must be able to communicate technical concepts to engineers,
clients, and other stakeholders
- Must be able to build effective relationships with internal and
external client bases and be able to effectively work with and
manage project staff
- Must have proven ability to comfortably speak publicly and
interact positively with clients, regulatory agencies, and
contractors, though to a lesser degree than Project Managers or
Senior Project Managers
- Must be able to work independently and as a team member to
problem solve and learn new technical skillsEducation/Experience:
- 4-6 years experience in technical task management or acting as
an assistant project manager
- Familiarity with collaboration and time management software
tools or the ability to learn them
- Experience with project process workflow
- Advanced time management and analytical skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and
Project
- Excellent project team and client-facing communication
skills
- Must be able to collaborate remotely with colleagues in other
offices
- Must be willing to accept periodic out-of-town travel
assignments
- Must be willing and able to work overtime to meet project
demands and deadlinesBenefits
- Competitive compensation
- Performance bonuses
- 401(k) with matching contribution
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- Comprehensive health & well-being plans
- Financial wellness plans
- Work-life balance programsDo not hesitate to apply!
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Keywords: LVI Associates, Chicago , Aviation Project Manager, Executive , Chicago, Illinois
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