Manager Job In USA 2024

1. Assistant Project Manager, Corporate Innovation (Manhattan, NY)

Burns & McDonnell is committed to leading the way in innovation within the engineering and construction sectors. By cultivating a dynamic environment that champions strategic alignment and transformative projects, we aim to foster sustainable advancements and operational excellence across our industry. Our focus on rigorous objective and key results (OKRs) methodology ensures that all projects align with our core mission and strategic goals.

The Assistant Project Manager, Innovation, is a pivotal role within Burns & McDonnell’s Innovation department. This role supports the planning, execution, and delivery of innovative projects. The Assistant Project Manager works collaboratively with project teams and stakeholders to ensure project goals are met efficiently and effectively.

Pay

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$110,000 – $190,000 a year

 
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Full-time
 

Location

Manhattan, NY

 
Benefits

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• 401(k)
• Employee stock ownership plan
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What You Will Do

• Assist in managing the lifecycle of innovation projects, ensuring alignment with the company’s strategic goals and adherence to established OKRs.
• Collaborate with project teams and stakeholders to define project scopes, set specific, measurable objectives, and ensure alignment with broader organizational strategies.
• Facilitate and participate in regular OKR review sessions to assess project progress, identify any deviations from the strategic path, and implement necessary adjustments.
• Coordinate across various teams to drive projects towards timely and successful completion, ensuring tasks and deliverables meet strategic objectives.
• Enhance communication strategies to maintain transparency and continuous engagement with all project stakeholders about goals, progress, and outcomes.
• Monitor and report on the achievement of key results, using data-driven insights to steer project decisions and resource allocation.
• Assist in the roll-out and adoption of project management and OKR tracking tools like Microsoft Viva Goals, ensuring tools are effectively utilized to enhance strategic alignment.
• Prepare and maintain detailed project documentation, emphasizing the alignment of project outcomes with strategic business objectives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in project management, preferably within innovation-driven environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of project management techniques and methodologies.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Project, Microsoft Planner, or similar project management tools.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Experience in the construction or engineering sectors is an advantage.
• Familiarity with innovation management platforms like Microsoft Viva Goals and technologies relevant to engineering and construction, such as Palantir Foundry and Google Cloud Platform, is highly desirable.

Compensation

$110,000.00-190,000.00 Annually

The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The expected compensation range for this position is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.

Benefits

Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. As part of being 100% employee-owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Job Project Management

Primary Location US-NY-Manhattan

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

2. Associate Project Manager

High Rise Fire and Security, founded in 1992, is a leading fire alarm, life safety and security systems solutions provider. We provide a broad range of fire alarm, life safety, security products and services including, but not limited to, the design, installation, service and maintenance of fire alarm, Auxiliary Radio Communication Systems (ARCS), card access, camera surveillance and intrusion systems.

High Rise is a member of the SCUTUM Group. SCUTUM, founded in 1989, is a fast-growing, privately owned, leading European life safety company with offices in France, Germany, United Kingdom, Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg. SCUTUM complements our solutions with additional products, services and expertise in electronic, cyber and defense security with an Artificial Intelligence (AI) platform.

Pay

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$55,000 – $75,000 a year

 
Shift and schedule

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Full-time
 

Location

Brooklyn, NY 11232

 
Benefits

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• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Profit sharing
• Vision insurance

At High Rise, we pride ourselves on our ability to maintain thorough and up-to-date industry knowledge as well as provide expertise in local code requirements. Our employees are equipped with comprehensive knowledge and extensive experience in providing life safety system solutions throughout our territories. We are currently looking for an Associate Project Manager looking to grow in their career.

Required Education and Experience

Two-year Associate’s degree in Engineering or 4 years of project management experience in similar industry

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Review project status with HRFS Project Engineer.
• Strategize the most optimal way to complete job, i.e. creating and implementing a project plan.
• Develop project plans with deliverables and milestones, costs, assigned resources, and schedules and lead project management and execution to meet or exceed project objectives.
• Communicate and coordinate with clients and FSMs on job scope and report on progress on a regular basis.
• Conduct regular On-site Status Project Review appropriately to provide quality assurance and technical support to client and HRFS Technician.
• Inquire about and document drawing numbers with revision dates of any changes or job additions/deletions to facilitate the amendments for the final documents of record.
• Provide Sales Department with any changes through RFP and record on commissioning progress report log.
• Conduct NYFD pre-test inspection.
• Identify code issues and non-conformance issues, and make recommendations on alternative solutions to client/office.
• Maintain accurate records of all work performed, materials used, and communicate any problem encountered or identified with the alarm system on work order.
• Manage and maintain smooth working relationships with contractors, clients, architects, 3rd party vendors, and engineers.

Skills and Knowledge

• Ability to execute the Dept of Engineering SOP as written and implied
• Knowledge of electronic circuits and application, and all basic electrical theories
• Knowledge of fire alarm systems operation and functions, and fire alarm products (EST products preferred)
• Ability to read and review blueprints
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and other relevant applications
• Ability to work on multiple projects in different phases simultaneously
• Must be a self-starter and be able to work both independently and in a team environment
• Must be able to work well under pressure while preparing multiple projects
• Ability to work flexible hours to ensure client expectations are met
• Ability to communicate effectively, in writing and verbally, with clients, peers, and management
• Good problem-solving/decision-making, negotiation, and persuasion skills
• Good time management skills
• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk, hear, and smell. Frequently required to sit, climb, and balance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, basic color differentiation, and the ability to adjust focus. Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Ability to effectively demonstrate and integrate the HRF client service model when working with clients
• Core Competencies

Job Knowledge

• Accountability & Dependability
• Results Focus & Initiative
• Client Service Focus and Effective Communication
• Relationship Building & Collaboration
• Judgment & Decision Making
• Ethics & Integrity

High Rise offers a highly competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, prescription plans for employees and their families, company paid life insurance, 401k match and Profit-Sharing contributions.

High Rise offers a variety of exciting career development opportunities within the organization. We have a robust learning and development platform that provides training and mentoring to employees at all levels of the organization. Employees are offered the opportunity to take part in a range of internal training initiatives to hone their existing skills and continue to grow professionally in accordance with the changing external environment. In addition, our peer-to-peer coaching program and emphasis on dynamic information exchange between teams ensures that our people are challenged intellectually and given the opportunity to succeed in their role.

Our organization is dynamic, and we pride ourselves on providing a collaborative work environment where employees are consistently engaged and work together to provide top quality service.