Assistant Project Manager

Who we need Management Solutions is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support our OCED team. OCED is a multi-technology office responsible for overseeing more than $27B of investment in large scale demonstrations in emerging technologies such as clean hydrogen, carbon capture, advanced nuclear reactors, grid-scale energy storage, industrial emissions reductions as well as demonstrations in rural and socioeconomically disadvantaged regions.

Who we are Management Solutions is a national award-winning management consulting firm that specializes in delivering project management solutions for projects vital to our national security.

We specialize in project strategy and execution, energy technical support services, predictive project management systems, environmental services, and advanced data analytics.

We deliver simple, innovative solutions to complex problems facing our federal customers. Founded in 2002, MSLLC has been named Small Business of the Year by the U.

S. Small Business Administration, the Department of Energy and the Oak Ridge National Laboratory. MSLLC has also been recognized as one of the Top Employers in the Greater Knoxville area.

The Assistant Project Manager will be responsible for the following : Supports client in delivering project on-time and within budget.

Build and maintain strong client and project team relationships for the success of projects; interface with customer at project meetings.

Perform effective teamwork among functional teams (management, engineering, and quality teams) and provide day to day direction for core team on assigned projects.

Responsible for implementation of PM principles / practices on a project or system. Develop tools, methods, techniques, guidelines and templates for implementation of PM.

Responsible for planning and monitoring for small to mid-level projects in the life cycle phases of the startup, interim and close out.

Track project resource needs and contingency plans for key resources. Work with project team on planning portfolio of project schedules.

Communicates deviations from timeline projections and propose solutions for delays and deviations. Provide proactive and creative recommendations on how to meet goals and handle identified deviations.

Identify and present project related issues and facilitate resolutions both in and across function team. Identify new opportunities with existing customers and new prospects and report findings to manager.

Prepare and analyze status reports. Perform other duties as assigned. What you will need US Citizen or a US Permanent Resident status (due to the nature of client engagements) Bachelor's degree 5+ years' work experience Excellent communication, client-management, and people skills High degree of self-confidence and determination Basic understanding of resource-loaded scheduling Microsoft Project or Primavera P6 experience Advanced organizational and management skills Ability to manage multiple time-sensitive priorities and assignments without diminished effectiveness Ability to communicate effectively throughout all levels of an organization Proficiency with spreadsheets, databases, word processing, and slide presentation software Ability to travel as needed Ability to work individually, as part of a team, or leading a team Reviewing and at times preparing and delivering reports, presentations and other documents for client deliverables Location : The position will have a hybrid schedule of remote work and 1-2 days per week onsite in Knoxville, TN Benefits include : Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance PTO & Company Paid Holidays Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus Parental Leave 401(k) Retirement Plan Basic Life & Supplemental Life Health Savings Account, Dental / Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Short-Term Disability Skills Development & Certifications Employee Referral Program Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach Disclaimer : This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not a complete list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with it.

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