Newark, New Jersey, USA
10 days ago
Associate Project Manager
Description

There’s never been a more exciting time to join United Airlines. We’re on a path towards becoming the best airline in the history of aviation. Our shared purpose – Connecting People, Uniting the World – is about more than getting people from one place to another. It also means that as a global company that operates in hundreds of locations around the world with millions of customers and tens of thousands of employees, we have a unique responsibility to uplift and provide opportunities in the places where we work, live and fly, and we can only do that with a truly diverse and inclusive workforce. And we’re growing – in the years ahead, we’ll hire tens of thousands of people across every area of the airline. Our careers include a competitive benefits package aimed at keeping you happy, healthy and well-traveled. From employee-run \"Business Resource Group\" communities to world-class benefits like parental leave, 401k and privileges like space available travel, United is truly a one-of-a-kind place to work. Are you ready to travel the world?

Get your hard hat ready. We’re not just renovating the travel experience – we’re renovating our physical spaces too. And our Corporate Real Estate team is on the front lines of procuring, designing and developing spaces at all our hubs, stations and city locations across the world. From airport affairs and business services to planning and development, this team is responsible for all our leases and major construction and renovation projects, system wide.

Key Responsibilities:

The Associate Project Manager, will play a crucial role in managing their projects as well as supporting the Planning and Development Director and the Business Service Team in effectively managing project portfolios, labor resources, reviewing invoices, change orders, contracts, and more. Pays meticulous attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams will contribute to the successful execution of projects and the overall growth of our organization.

Project ManagementTake ownership of assigned projects, ensuring their successful execution from initiation to completionDevelop and maintain project plans, including defining project scope, goals, deliverables, timelines, and resource allocationSupport the evaluation of project proposals, feasibility studies, and business cases to determine project viabilityProject Portfolio ManagementAssist in maintaining and updating the project portfolio, including tracking project progress, deadlines, and deliverablesCollaborate with the team to ensure projects are completed on time and within budgetResource AllocationSupport the Planning and Development Director in managing labor resources for various projectsAssist in coordinating team assignments, tracking availability, and optimizing resource allocation to ensure efficient project executionFinancial ManagementReview and analyze invoices, change orders, and contracts to ensure accuracy and adherence to project budgetsCollaborate with the Finance Department to resolve any discrepancies and facilitate timely payment processingEnsure compliance with legal and organizational requirementsIdentify and communicate any potential risks or issuesFinancial CoordinationCollaborate closely with the finance team to manage project funding, budget request, and forecastsTrack capital/operating costs and spend and provide regular updates to finance and leadershipDocumentation and ReportingMaintain comprehensive project documentation, including project plans, project forecasts, and status reportsGenerate reports and presentation decks on project progress, key metrics, and resource utilization for management review and decision-making

Stakeholder Communication

Facilitate effective communication with internal teams, clients, vendors, and contractorsAssist in organizing and coordinating project meetings, workshops, and presentationsRisk ManagementIdentify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies in collaboration with the project teamMonitor and report on risk status, ensuring proactive measures are in place to minimize project disruptionsQuality AssuranceSupport quality control efforts by participating in project reviews and ensuring compliance with established standards and proceduresContinuous ImprovementContribute to the enhancement of project management processes and methodologiesFind opportunities for streamlining workflows, optimizing resource utilization, and improving overall project efficiency

United values diverse experiences, perspectives, and we encourage everyone who meets the minimum qualifications to apply. While having the “desired” qualifications make for a stronger candidate, we encourage applicants who may not feel they check ALL of those boxes! We are always looking for individuals who will bring something new to the table!

QualificationsWhat’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications): Bachelor's degree or 4 years of relevant work experience in Business/Finance/Architecture /Engineering/Construction Management2-4+ years of related work experienceFacilitating intake/demand management, prioritizing and coordinating the work of project teams and collecting and rolling up relevant data to leadership Understanding of design and construction project lifecycle, capital planning, facility asset lifecycle, and related inputsBest practices in project portfolio management and planningPresentation Skills, ability to collect and analyze various types of data, highly organized, self starter, excellent communication, strong Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills, ability to be agile and multi-taskAbility to anticipate needs and solve problems with sometimes little directionMust be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorshipTravel is required: 10% Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualificationReliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the positionWhat will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):PMP CertificationExperience in aviation design and construction project management, labor resource planningExperience with construction project and portfolio management, resource labor planning and management, high level construction project estimating

 

United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions. Please contact JobAccommodations@united.com to request accommodation.


The base pay range for this role is $64,885.00 to $88,440.00.
The base salary range/hourly rate listed is dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience, education, and skills. This position is also eligible for bonus and/or long-term incentive compensation awards.

You may be eligible for the following competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability, parental leave, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) and flight privileges.

United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions. Please contact JobAccommodations@united.com to request accommodation.
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