Experienced in planning, evaluating, directing, tracking, analyzing and coordinating projects. Must have the ability to work with and support complex technical tasks, apply analytical problem solving methodologies, provide technical direction to support staff, interface with contractor personnel, use resource loaded schedules and effectively allocate staff resources.

Associate project managers are desired to support existing and upcoming Federal Government and commercial clients in the locations specified above.

Associate Project Managers report to the company Vice President and to our client’s program managers and provide project management support services to the client on a variety of technology-based projects. Specific responsibilities include:

• Interface with Control Account Managers (CAM’s) to facilitate schedule, cost and status
• Lead internal re-plans
• Process baseline change requests
• Provide analysis of trends and variance reports
• Perform program planning and cost analysis
• Develop schedules and report performance
• Conduct critical path analysis
• The associate project manager will utilize Microsoft Project in developing and maintaining detailed and intermediate resource-loaded schedules for CAM
• The planner will work closely with the CAM in development of variance analysis and what if / mitigation plans as required
• The planner/analyst will be required to understand not only the planning/cost aspects, but an understanding of the entire work scope of the control account to assist the CAM in leading the team to meet all the cost, schedule, and technical requirements.

Candidate must be familiar with the principles and guidelines of PMI®. PMP® certification is a preference for this candidate. Candidate must possess strong organizational and communication skills, and have the ability to absorb and manage large quantities of information in a fast paced, stressful environment. Candidate should have a working knowledge of Earned Value Management systems and analyzing EV metrics. A working knowledge of scheduling tools, such as Microsoft® Project, is required.

Full-Time (W2) Employee with Comprehensive Company Benefits Package

Five (5) to ten (10) years of professional experience required.

A minimum of a Bachelors Degree from an accredited university is required with a technology-based degree (e.g.: engineering or computer science) preferred.

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and some must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. In addition to specific security clearance checks required by our customers, Edwards Industries performs detailed background investigations on all candidates as a condition of hire.

Edwards Industries is a Hanover, Maryland based project management and systems engineering firm that analyzes, designs, implements and supports organizational and enterprise-level project management solutions for government agencies and commercial establishments. Through applying sound project management and engineering principles, methodologies, disciplines and training solutions, Edwards Industries enhances an organization’s ability to control, monitor and gain insight into the programs and projects they manage. With multi-tasking more common today than ever, and typical projects shorter in duration, organizations need the methodology, processes, discipline and toolsets to manage the variety of resources and skill sets flowing in and out of multiple projects. Organizations need to provide accurate, real-time status on these projects to stakeholders both internal and external to the organization for effective communication and reporting project performance measures. Edwards Industries, cognizant of this need in the marketplace, has focused on support, training and enterprise-level engineering solutions that are based on a centralized “Edwards Industries Methodology” for structure-disciplined project management. This centralized methodology allows Edwards Industries to provide a holistic, full-service, cost effective and complete project management solution. Edwards Industries’ commitment to integrity, communication, and a structured discipline influences every project the company undertakes.

As a growing company that has been providing these services since 1997, Edwards Industries seeks those outstanding professionals looking for a challenging and rewarding career to join our team. We are looking for qualified individuals who can combine their technical expertise with good communication skills to further strengthen our progressive team. For that ideal candidate, Edwards Industries offers very comprehensive and generous employee compensation with a benefits package including full health and dental coverage, longterm/ short-term disability, life insurance, a 401K safe-harbor/profit sharing plan, personal leave, paid holidays, profit sharing bonuses, commuting cost reimbursement, and many other benefits.

Edwards Industries is an equal opportunity employer.

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