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Zan · 12 hours ago

Sr. Project Manager

Portland, OR

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$103K/yr - $122K/yr

5+ years exp

Zan Associates is in search of a full-time Senior Project Manager in their Portland, OR office. The role involves leading projects related to community engagement and communications activities for infrastructure planning, as well as contributing to business development efforts.

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Responsibilities

Lead projects and tasks on behalf of Zan Associates, including management of project scope, schedule, and budget

Proactively support business development including marketing, networking, and proposal pursuits and writing

Advise clients on strategies for reaching and engaging priority communities and populations including communities typically underrepresented in the public engagement process

Plan and implement community engagement plans and strategies clearly tied to client project goals

Facilitate client meetings and community meetings, including in-person and virtual events such as focus groups, public meetings, interviews, listening sessions, presentations, pop-up tables, and interactive activities

Oversee and/or prepare communications materials such as project fact sheets, project/event notifications (mailings, flyers, e-newsletters, media releases), event materials, social media posts, and website content

Provide quality assurance and quality control of all activities and materials

Proactively manage multiple project schedules and work tasks

Supervise associate-level staff and manage project-related staff

Stay up to date on community engagement and communications trends and innovations

Work evening and weekend hours, as needed (Zan is committed to activities that engage people who are historically underserved and meeting people where they gather, which is often during evenings and weekends; frequency of these hours varies by project.)

Qualification

Community engagementBudget managementProject managementPMP certificationMS Office proficiencyPublic speakingDiversityInclusionVisual communicationsMultiple languagesTeam collaborationOrganizational skills

Required

Master's or bachelor's degree in urban planning, communications or a related field, and five or more years of experience in a related field, or equivalent mix of education and work experience

Experience and/or interest in community engagement, public process and infrastructure planning and design

Experience working for a consulting or professional services firm or a job where you need to track and report the hours you work to specific projects or clients; experience as a consultant in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry is a plus

Experience successfully managing multiple projects with a focus on managing project scope, schedule and budget

Experience using project management software to plan and execute project work

Experience leading, supporting and inspiring staff

Excellent organizational skills and the ability to perform work as part of a team and in a self-directed environment

Strong verbal and written communications skills including public speaking and the ability to rewrite/explain complex information so that the public can understand the issue

Growth-oriented mindset and ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Proficiency with the MS Office software suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Must have a valid driver's license