Job#: 3030336

Job Description:

Role Overview

We are seeking a skilled Project Manager to support a long‑term joint venture initiative. This role involves managing or assisting in the management of complex projects within a matrixed team environment. The Project Manager will provide leadership, direction, and coordination across all project phases—initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, and closing—to ensure safe, efficient, and cost‑effective delivery while maintaining strong customer satisfaction.

Pay rate is $50/hour on w2 range.

If interested, please email your resume to [email protected].

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate assigned project activities.
• Develop, review, and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, tools, and staffing needs.
• Communicate project details and status updates through reports and planning meetings.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with project teams, stakeholders, contractors, vendors, and suppliers.
• Provide guidance to improve design, systems, procedures, schedules, and cost efficiency.
• Ensure timely and effective execution of project work activities.
• Develop and manage procurement plans and contracts for external resources.
• Conduct or support project closeout activities, including performance analysis.
• Adhere to project management organizational standards and governance requirements.

Required Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, business, project management, or a related field with 3 years of qualified experience, OR
• Associate’s degree in the same disciplines with 5 years of qualified experience.

Experience: Qualified experience includes:

• Utility and major construction project management
• Outage management
• Business administration
• Project estimating, controls, and engineering Note: Experience in IT or Telecom does not qualify for this role.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Working knowledge of P6
• Understanding of PMBOK principles
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for multi‑level collaboration

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Work Environment

• Full‑time, 40 hours per week
• On‑site in Roanoke, VA
• Valid driver’s license required
• Travel up to 25% (day trips and occasional overnight travel to sites in WV, VA, and MD)

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.

Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join 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. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: 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. 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, 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. 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 Apex team member can provide.

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