NewGround

Project Manager

• Assist the Program Director in the preparation and development of the project development agreements.
• Participate in the presentation of the proposal to the client and facilitate negotiations necessary to execute a final contract.
• Ensure the program deliverables and activities adhere to the Project Development Agreement (PDA) and internal policies.
• Manage and track all contractual modifications impacting budget and schedule.
• Plan project dynamics with the project team from start to completion and solicit milestones, deadlines, and durations for inclusion within the project schedule.
• Oversee team performance relating to the project master schedule, track progress of the project deliverables, and determine the need for any improvements; apply change, risk, and resource management principles when needed.
• Maintain current and accurate recording methods relating to the project’s budget and schedules to ensure that the project is advancing in proportion to the costs incurred.
• Lead project coordination and conduct team meetings (internally, externally, or a combination of both) to maintain positive project advancement and unity among team members.
• Direct, supervise, and train other project personnel.
• Coordinate and complete all due diligence efforts on behalf of the client to ensure timely advancement of the project.
• Manage all aspects of the production of the project deliverables and ensure alignment with the Project Development Agreement.
• Implement and maintain effective communication with the project team and all stakeholders.
• Review and approve client and subcontractor agreements, purchase orders, and change orders with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Serve as primary client point of contact assisting the Program Director; motivate, encourage, support, and enable project teams through servant leadership. Travel 40–60 percent required.

Senior Project Manager