Associate Project Manager Jobs in McKinney, TX (NOW HIRING)

About BearCom:

• Largest Distributor of Wireless Voice, Data, and Video Solutions in North America
• 40+ Years Industry-Leading Experience
• Partnerships with ADRF, Fiplex by Honeywell, Comba Telecom, +More
• 75+ Branches Across North America

Reporting to the Project Management Office Manager, the AssociateProject Manager will be responsible for planning, organizing, and directing operations related to ongoing projects in the company. They lead team members on the project team and oversee company projects to make sure they are running as planned. In this role, they assist in the management of multiple projects. They coordinate projects, schedules, track the progress of projects and report their results. Computer skills are extremely important as the AssociateProject Manager will need to be capable of using basic office software programs and the ability to type and run various company reports.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate project management activities, resources, equipment, and information
• Segment projects into achievable actions and set timeframes for completion
• Liaise with clients to identify and define requirements, scope, and objectives
• Assign tasks to internal teams and assist with schedule management
• Make sure that clients needs are met as projects evolve
• Analyze risks and opportunities
• Monitor project progress and manage issues that arise
• Communicate project status to all stakeholders
• Work with the team to eliminate blockers
• Use tools to monitor working hours, plans and expenditures
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, plans and reports
• Ensure standards and requirements are met through monitoring quality assurance and control activities
• Create schedules and collect documents to orient and guide projects and outcomes
• Communicate with stakeholders about scheduling, staffing, and technical requirements
• Help with other projects/duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Recent graduate or 2+ years of proven work experience as a Project Coordinator or similar role
• Understanding of the Project Management Institute (PMI) framework
• Practical knowledge of various project management methodologies, tools, and applications
• Familiarity with general construction industry and practices
• Must have excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Make important decisions under pressure
• Identify, manage, and mitigate risk items within project related activities
• Communicate and work at all levels within BearCom and with customer
• Write, read, interpret, explain and act based on a thorough understanding of technical documents, engineering materials and contracts or related document
• Support cross-functional BearCom teams to achieve customer objectives and specific team goals within established time frames and requirements
• Consistently demonstrates a commitment to policies and procedures, including but not limited to, attendance, confidentiality, conflicts of interest and ethical responsibilities
• Additional hours may be required
• Use machines, tools, equipment, and work aids include PCs, printers, copiers, faxes, and other equipment commonly associated with an office work area
• Travel will be required on an as needed basis and may be up to 25% of a given week
• Must have a valid drivers license and proof of insurance
• Drug screenings and background checks are part of the hiring process, which may include a Motor Vehicle Record check

Benefits:

BearCom wants to elevate your professional growth! We place high value in investing in the development of our team members and advancing your technical capabilities. BearCom can provide extensive on-the-job training, and covers all fees associated with most professional certifications.

You'll also receive:

• Highly Competitive Compensation
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-Paid Life, Short/Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Matching 401k Plan
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement

BearCom is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace free from discrimination and harassment. We seek to recruit and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other disability protected by law. All employment is decided based upon qualifications, merit, and business need.