Project Manager

at  The CARIAN Group

PROJECT MANAGER (ONSITE)

CARIAN is growing! We are a proud, woman-owned management consulting firm providing program/project management, capital project delivery, consulting, and technology solutions to our customers in the renewable energy, power utilities, infrastructure, and transit/transportation sectors.
Positions at CARIAN are full-time roles, which include comprehensive and competitive benefits (medical, dental, and vision), 401(k) matching, and the opportunity to work with a growing company.
Supporting our client, the selected candidate will be expected to work as part of the construction project management team and provide management and leadership in the management of multiple assignments at one time in various phases of development. The candidate’s primary focus will be on the specific needs of the project, client, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• 7+ years of progressively, complex project management experience in all aspects of Design, Construction, Project Management with commercial construction projects.
• Must have detailed experience in project budgeting, contract negotiations and scheduling.
• Proven ability to communicate with architects, contractors, client’s representatives and team members to resolve problems without damaging relationships.
• Experienced in working as part of an integrated service delivery team in a client corporate environment.
• Excellent skills specific to developing new and expanding existing customer relationships.
• Interpersonal skills with an ability to interact with clients both up and down the organization as well as within and outside of the account structure.
• Have proven organizational skills with the ability to identify and manage priorities while working as part of a team and independently.
• Strong analytical skills focused on identifying problems and proposing solutions.
• A solid understanding of construction methods, understands time-frames for implementation and how it affects unit pricing.
• Willingness to go the extra mile to solve challenges, even when results aren’t guaranteed. As well as, an unwillingness to settle for “this is how it’s always been” as an answer.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, in particular MS Excel, MS Power Point and MS Project.
• LEED AP, PMP preferred.
• Six Sigma certification, LEAN experience, MBA degree or PE registration a plus.

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management preferred or equivalent experience.
• Please note daily travel to local project site(s) is required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to drive.
  CARIAN takes pride in being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, citizenship, gender expression or identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local legally protected class.
  As a WBE/SBE/DBE, CARIAN is committed to providing employment opportunities to women, veterans, and underrepresented minorities