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Element Materials Technology · 4 hours ago

Junior Project Manager

US-AL-Huntsville

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$46K/yr - $62K/yr

1+ years exp

Element Materials Technology is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. They are seeking a Junior Project Manager to support the Program Manager in managing day-to-day project tasks for a large-scale refurbishment of their aerospace and nuclear testing facility.

AerospaceBuilding MaterialIndustrial EngineeringInfrastructureMechanical Engineering

Responsibilities

Schedule Management: Maintain and update the comprehensive project schedule in Smartsheet, ensuring all tasks, milestones, and dependencies are accurately reflected. You will be responsible for tracking progress, identifying potential delays, and proactively communicating schedule changes

Financial Administration: Assist in the day-to-day management of project finances. This includes tracking invoices against vendor contracts, reconciling expenses with the project budget, and monitoring cash flow to ensure alignment with project timelines. You will prepare detailed financial summaries and reports for the Program Manager's review

Vendor and Stakeholder Coordination: Serve as the primary point of contact for routine communication with multiple vendors and internal stakeholders. This involves scheduling meetings, preparing and circulating meeting minutes, following up on deliverables, and addressing initial inquiries to ensure smooth operations

Reporting & Documentation: Prepare and compile project status reports, including financial summaries, schedule updates, and risk logs, for weekly and monthly presentations to the Managing Board. You will be responsible for maintaining a centralized log of all project risks and issues, tracking their status, and documenting mitigation plans

Revenue Continuity Support: Work closely with the Program Manager to help ensure that refurbishment activities do not disrupt ongoing facility operations or revenue streams. This includes coordinating with the facility's operations team to schedule work in a way that minimizes impact

Quality & Compliance Oversight: Assist in documenting and tracking compliance with project specifications, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements specific to the aerospace and nuclear industries

Qualification

SmartsheetProject ManagementFinancial TrackingAerospace Industry ExperienceCAPM CertificationCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving Mindset

Required

1-3 years of experience in a project-based role, preferably within a technical, industrial, or government contracting environment

Proficiency with project management software, with a strong preference for direct, hands-on experience using Smartsheet for scheduling and resource management

Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely

A proactive and problem-solving mindset, with the ability to anticipate needs and take initiative