Project manager

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is looking for someone to join our Manufacturing Operations team as a Project Manager I in Nampa, Idaho. If you are looking to grow your career and are motivated by solving meaningful problems, we encourage you to apply today!

As a Project Manager, you will bridge the gap between an organization’s objectives and technical solutions, ensuring that all agreed upon project goals are delivered on time and within budget. This role requires strong leadership, communication, organizational skills, and a deep understanding of technical process and project management methodologies.

A typical day as a Project Manager might include:

• Coordinate activities to meet project objectives.
• Work under general supervision to coordinate small projects and assist with medium- to large-scale projects.
• Create and maintain accurate project files and project tracking records such as time reporting, financial records, schedules, budgets, and summary spreadsheets.
• Track, analyze, and report accurate project measures such as project expenditures vs. budget, progress vs. schedule, and quality related measures.
• Create and deliver presentation on project status, cost, and schedule to management.
• Guides project team in following applicable processes. Recognizes and elevates process concerns.
• Assist with driving consensus decisions among project stakeholders and team members.
• Identify opportunities for improvement to project processes and assist in making those improvements.
• Follow SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World-Class Manufacturing principles.

This job might be for you if:

• You have an associate’s degree or equivalent experience
• You have 2 years of related experience in a professional setting
• You have excellent coordination, organization, and prioritizing skills
• You are proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Project)
• You have the ability to learn technical concepts
• You have strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills
• You have the ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.
• You have the ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
• You have background check results satisfactory to SEL
• You have negative drug test result(s)

Preferred Qualifications

• None

Physical Requirements

• None

Location: Nampa, Idaho

Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work. People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees. We’re 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.

We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.

We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs. Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.

Pay Range: $31.00 - $46.00 per hour. We set starting pay based on job-related factors such as your experience, training, knowledge, and skills. We are looking to fill this position at the PM I level, and we welcome applicants with a range of experience. Depending on your background, we may consider you for a different level, with compensation aligned accordingly.

Communication with Applicants: We communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAM filter or reach out to us at careers@selinc.com.

SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.