Project Manager III - Now Hiring

Position: Project Manager III
Location: 1201 NW Wall Street, Bend, OR 97703
Duration: 9-Month Contract (Potential for Extension or Conversion to Full-Time)
Compensation: $36.24 - $60.41/hour (W2)
Benefits: Weekly Pay, Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager III to lead and manage multiple projects within a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in HVAC systems, automation, and project execution, with proven experience leading cross-functional teams and ensuring successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead project execution from post-sales handoff through project completion.
• Direct, motivate, and manage multidisciplinary project teams while ensuring accountability for project deliverables.
• Serve as a primary customer contact for operational project-related matters and ensure customer satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
• Partner with Account Managers to maintain and strengthen customer relationships.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, risks, and overall profitability.
• Coordinate project governance activities and ensure alignment among internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify, prepare, and communicate scope changes in collaboration with Account Management.
• Develop and implement mid-to-long-term program strategies alongside Commercial Development and Account Management teams.
• Define and oversee all customer communications, project milestones, lessons learned sessions, and project closeout activities.
• Act as the customer advocate within the organization and ensure project objectives are met.
• Mentor and support project team members, fostering continuous professional development.

Required Qualifications

• 510 years of project or program management experience.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems and automation technologies.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing cross-functional teams.
• Excellent project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and risk management skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a matrix organization and influence stakeholders without direct authority.
• Strong customer-facing experience and conflict-resolution capabilities.

Key Competencies
Leadership

• Ability to inspire, motivate, and guide teams toward common goals.
• Takes ownership of decisions and drives accountability.

Driving Results

• Establishes clear priorities and measurable KPIs.
• Effectively manages competing priorities while maintaining high-quality standards.

Agility

• Continuously seeks process improvements and embraces change.
• Thrives in dynamic environments with evolving business needs.

Effective Communication

• Communicates goals, strategies, challenges, and expectations clearly to diverse audiences.
• Builds alignment among stakeholders through transparent communication.

Customer Focus

• Quickly identifies and resolves customer issues and project challenges.
• Maintains a solution-oriented and analytical approach.

Business Acumen

• Understands business drivers and project profitability.
• Translates strategic objectives into actionable plans.

Influence & Collaboration

• Builds strong relationships across functions and organizational levels.
• Creates a positive, collaborative, and results-driven work environment.

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