VetJobs
Project Specialist
VetJobs, Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States, 37830
Job Description
Primary Responsibilities
A project specialist supports project managers and helps ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. Responsibilities include:Communication: Serving as a liaison between project team members and the PMO as well as communicating with clientsCommunication breakdowns: Overcoming barriers to effective communication among team members, the PMO and other corporate resourcesCoordination: Coordinate with the PM and PMO on project status, schedule and budget.Organization: Organizing project logistics and keeping detailed records of the projectTracking: Tracking the project's progress and milestones, and reporting risks and outcomes to PM and PMOTeam management: Building strong working relationships with team members and stakeholdersProject planning: Developing and modifying project plans, and tracking their progressProject management: Coordinating meetings, resources, and equipment, and scheduling assignmentsCommunication: Communicating project goals to team members, and presenting progress reports to stakeholdersBudgeting: Assisting the PM in cost tracking and keeping projects on budget, preparing expense reports and payments requestDocumentation: Maintaining project documentation, meeting minutes and documenting client feedbackJob Knowledge/Qualifications
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Ability to prioritize tasks.Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.Basic understanding of office management and institutional management practices and procedures.Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.Required Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in related field or 10+ years of federal project execution experience involving environmental remediation, demolition, and waste management activities.Demonstrated application of project execution responsibilities, concepts, processes, methodology, and techniques. Demonstrated excellence and advanced use of software platforms including but not limited to, SharePoint, MS Office, and Adobe. Experience working directly with field level personnel through senior level executive team members and ability to communicate effectively.
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Military Spouses encouraged to applyMust have 1 year of the following experience: Project Control Specialist, Budgeting experience, or Construction Management experience.
Primary Responsibilities
A project specialist supports project managers and helps ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. Responsibilities include:Communication: Serving as a liaison between project team members and the PMO as well as communicating with clientsCommunication breakdowns: Overcoming barriers to effective communication among team members, the PMO and other corporate resourcesCoordination: Coordinate with the PM and PMO on project status, schedule and budget.Organization: Organizing project logistics and keeping detailed records of the projectTracking: Tracking the project's progress and milestones, and reporting risks and outcomes to PM and PMOTeam management: Building strong working relationships with team members and stakeholdersProject planning: Developing and modifying project plans, and tracking their progressProject management: Coordinating meetings, resources, and equipment, and scheduling assignmentsCommunication: Communicating project goals to team members, and presenting progress reports to stakeholdersBudgeting: Assisting the PM in cost tracking and keeping projects on budget, preparing expense reports and payments requestDocumentation: Maintaining project documentation, meeting minutes and documenting client feedbackJob Knowledge/Qualifications
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Ability to prioritize tasks.Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.Basic understanding of office management and institutional management practices and procedures.Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.Required Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in related field or 10+ years of federal project execution experience involving environmental remediation, demolition, and waste management activities.Demonstrated application of project execution responsibilities, concepts, processes, methodology, and techniques. Demonstrated excellence and advanced use of software platforms including but not limited to, SharePoint, MS Office, and Adobe. Experience working directly with field level personnel through senior level executive team members and ability to communicate effectively.
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Military Spouses encouraged to applyMust have 1 year of the following experience: Project Control Specialist, Budgeting experience, or Construction Management experience.