Project Manager Level 2

Job#: 3033013

Job Description:
Project Manager Level 2

Location: Lemont, Illinois (Hybrid) 3 onsite, 2 remote days.

Employment Type: Contract

Role Overview

This role provides advanced-level project management support to ensure the successful delivery of projects in accordance with scope, schedule, and budget requirements. The Project Manager Level 2 will apply expertise in project planning, scope management, scheduling, cost management, earned value management, and performance analysis across complex or multi-phase projects. This position is accountable for the success or failure of assigned projects, delivering on scope, cost, and schedule objectives in a high-accountability environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and close projects by defining scope, building comprehensive work plans, and managing budgets.
• Define technical requirements, develop the project work scope, and establish project schedules with intermediate milestones.
• Monitor and control project performance using Earned Value Management System (EVMS) metrics and practices, including variance analysis and developing corrective actions.
• Ensure proper configuration control over all project documentation, including scope, design drawings, baseline data, and change logs.
• Implement and oversee change control procedures for adjustments to cost, scope, and schedule baselines.
• Manage project risks throughout the lifecycle using a documented risk management process to mitigate cost and schedule impacts.
• Communicate regularly with project stakeholders, including technical staff, financial analysts, and functional managers, to ensure alignment.
• Operate project management software tools, with a focus on the Microsoft Office Suite, and ensure data integrity across all project systems.

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or a related technical field.

Experience: 5+ years of applicable experience in project management, with a demonstrated ability to manage projects or significant project components with limited supervision.

Technical Skills: Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite. Foundational knowledge of project management disciplines, including scope, schedule, cost, risk, and earned value. Knowledge of integrated project controls, including EVMS and critical path methods.

Preferred Qualifications

• A certification in project management (PMP) is strongly preferred.

Work Environment

The work schedule consists of normal business hours, Monday through Friday. This role offers a hybrid work schedule, with the ability to work remotely up to two days per week, subject to approval. Candidates should be able to regularly commute to the Lemont, IL campus.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.