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Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. Project Manager I, II, III in Pullman, Washington
The Distribution Controls & Sensors (DCS) project management team is seeking an experienced project manager to learn, grow, and contribute in a supportive, energetic environment where you can become an owner of the company! You will collaborate with an incredible team of project managers and technical team members at Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories where we develop hardware and software solutions serving industrial and utility markets. You will contribute your expertise on a wide variety of development activities spanning concept, design, test, and manufacture. SEL is a 100% employee-owned company that emphasizes vertical integration and domestic manufacturing providing an unparalleled opportunity to apply your skills and learn something new. Skip the lengthy commute and join my team located in picturesque Pullman, WA. As a Project Manager a typical day might include the following: * Coordinating the activities of multiple divisions/departments as necessary to meet project objectives. Contributing in consensus decisions among project stakeholders and team members. * Working under minimal supervision to establish project plans, and executing and coordinating multiple projects, some crossing different functions/disciplines. * Creating, maintaining, and monitoring accurate metrics, project files, and project tracking reports such as time reporting, financial records, schedules, budgets, and summary spreadsheets. * Owning accurate assessment and analysis of project deliverables to assist the team with meeting project objectives such as cost, schedule, and quality objectives. * Readily and promptly identifying project performance related issues. Identifying, tracking and helping mitigate project related risks. * May create and deliver presentations on project status to management. * Identifying opportunities for improvement to project processes, making a significant contribution in making those improvements. This job might be for you if: * You have a bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience: Project Management, Business, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering * Open to candidates with both entry-level experience and those with several years of experience * You have excellent coordination, organization, and prioritizing skills * You have a competent level knowledge of project management skills, techniques, and terminology * Demonstrated record of project management accomplishments * You have a basic level of business acumen related to budgets, expense planning, resource allocation, and forecasting * You are self-motivated and able to work independently * You have knowledge of Microsoft Project or other project management tracking software * You are familiar with agile development practices and tools like Jira * You enjoy learning technical concepts Location Pullman, WA- SEL's corporate office is located in Eastern Washington where you'll enjoy an unmatched quality of life. Enjoy the smaller town life: country space, freedom from traffic, easy access to recreational activities in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests, as well as great schools and universities. Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work. People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees. * We're 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401K options. * We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. * We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family a To view the full job description,