Job Title: Project Manager
Location: On-site Fridley, MN
Industry: Defense / Military Vehicles
Pay/Duration: 75.00 per hour W-2 Contract / 12 months plus / possible direct hire
Required: 8 years of Project Management / 1 year in a DOD environment / PMP Certification / BS Degree
KEY SKILLS: CAM (Control Account Management) / Leading and directing large-scale projects / EVM (Earned Value Management) / Project Performance / MS Project / PM Compass / OpenPlan

The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with project planning, coordination, and execution, as well as providing general administrative support to the engineering team.

• Lead project planning, including scheduling, resource allocation, and budgeting
• Manage control accounts, including maintaining earned value measures
• Track and report on project progress, identifying and escalating any issues or concerns
• Coordinate communication between team members, stakeholders, and external partners
• Provide guidance and support to project teams on CAM-related activities, including variance analysis and corrective action
• Assist with project documentation, including meeting minutes, action items, and project status reports
• Develop and maintain project management tools and templates to support project delivery
• Collaborate with other departments, such as operations, to ensure effective project execution
• Analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills, with ability to analyze complex data, identify trends, and make informed decisions
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and coaching skills, with ability to work effectively with senior leadership, engineering managers, and teams
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools, such as Excel

The law requires employers with 30 or more employees at one or more sites in Minnesota to disclose in each job posting the starting salary range and a general description of all benefits and other compensation including health or retirement benefits, bonuses, or other financial benefits to be offered.

• Lead project planning, including scheduling, resource allocation, and budgeting
• Manage control accounts, including maintaining earned value measures
• Track and report on project progress, identifying and escalating any issues or concerns
• Coordinate communication between team members, stakeholders, and external partners
• Provide guidance and support to project teams on CAM-related activities, including variance analysis and corrective action
• Assist with project documentation, including meeting minutes, action items, and project status reports
• Develop and maintain project management tools and templates to support project delivery
• Collaborate with other departments, such as operations, to ensure effective project execution
• Analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills, with ability to analyze complex data, identify trends, and make informed decisions
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and coaching skills, with ability to work effectively with senior leadership, engineering managers, and teams
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools, such as Exce