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Kforce Inc ยท 1 day ago

Project / Program Manager

Kforce Inc is seeking a Project/Program Manager I to oversee on-site execution for an enterprise client. The role involves managing third-party labor teams, ensuring project completion, and maintaining communication between site operations and leadership while traveling extensively within the continental United States.

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Responsibilities

Managing third-party labor teams
Executing a specific phasing plan; Ensuring the phasing plan is completed entirely for each night
Escalating any issues that arise during the night's work or forecasting potential issues
Maintaining in-depth communication between site operations and senior leadership
The role involves extensive travel within the continental United States, potentially anywhere from Seattle to Florida
Candidates need to live close to a major airport for easier travel arrangements (the HM mentioned they want to avoid situations where candidates are 2-3 hours away from an airport, as that made travel difficult in the past)
The job requires being prepared to travel Monday through Friday for the duration of the 9-month assignment, minus major federal holidays; The goal is to assign one project at a time, so travel would likely be to a consistent location for about 5-6 months; There's a possibility that midway through the assignment (around the 5-6 month mark), they might have to travel to different locations week over week if assigned to two projects
The work involves retrofitting existing grocery buildings, modifying them to meet new design requirements and customer needs
Responsibilities include design review, ordering shelving, overseeing installation of new shelving through third-party contractors, and ensuring all work meets permitted standards and food health safety standards
The project manager needs to be able to work in a live operational environment, making changes to buildings while they're still running without impacting customers or associates experience
The role requires strong communication skills, and technological proficiency

Qualification

PMP certifiedProject management experienceComputer proficiencyRead Composite/DrawingsFinancial analysisEngineering backgroundConstruction experienceGrocery industry knowledgeCommunicationDecision making

Required

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
4-7 years of project management experience
Clear and effective communication skills
Computer proficiency: Experience with email, Microsoft software; Ability to use Blue beam software, CAD
Ability to travel (night work)
Must live near a major airport/metropolitan city
Read Composite/Drawings
Understand/know how to use a computer, Microsoft products, smart sheets, BIM360, Bluebeam and CAD
Strong communication and ability to make decision in high pressure situations
Experienced Projects before
Travel: Willingness to travel 75%

Preferred

PMP certified
Industry Preference: Preference for candidates with construction, grocery, or major retail, major retail construction
Prior experience would be beneficial
Financial: Experience with financial analysis is a plus
Engineering background

Benefits

Medical/dental/vision insurance
HSA
FSA
401(k)
Life, disability & ADD insurance
Paid time off
Paid sick leave

Company

Kforce Inc

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Kforce is a solutions firm specializing in technology, finance and accounting, and professional staffing services.

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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
2024-05-20IPO
2014-06-08Acquired

Leadership Team

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Aaron Travis
Digital Experience Delivery Director | Kforce Consulting Solutions
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