Who We Are
We are a firm that values and respects our staff, fosters an environment that encourages learning and growth, and is committed to the success of our clients.
At PAE, we like to think of ourselves as a little bit different from most engineering firms. Here’s why:
We care intensely about envisioning and creating sustainable building systems and work every day to break new ground in the world of sustainable design. We have a close affinity to the visions of the architects we work with; we understand the need for beauty as well as practicality. We value creativity as much as we value precision. We understand that the visionary people we want to hire need to experience the world in order to change the world, and we work hard to support that need.
What You'll Do
The Business Project Administrator plays a crucial role in our organization, leading the implementation of our 5-year strategic plan and streamlining project coordination across business groups to ensure alignment with our long-term objectives across the firm.
Lead the development and execution of project plans that support the organization's strategic goals, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget Serve as a key liaison between project teams, business units, and stakeholders, facilitating communication and collaboration Employ modern project management methodologies and tools to oversee the project portfolio, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness Analyze project outcomes, identifying lessons learned and implementing improvements for future initiatives Develop project information and materials, including forms, charters, meeting minutes, reports, presentations, plans, and schedules Provide regular project status updates, including recommendations for corrective action, to teams and stakeholders to ensure timely decisions regarding scope, timeline, and resource management Champion innovation by identifying and implementing new project management tools and practices
What You Bring
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Project Management, or related field, with a preference for additional certifications (PMI, Agile) 5+ years overall experience, with 3+ years of experience as a project manager or project coordinator, with a proven track record of leading strategic initiatives Experience with modern project management tools and technologies, particularly Microsoft Project for the web; experience with Viva Goals preferred Foundational knowledge and experience with various project management methodologies (Waterfall, Scrum, Agile, etc.) Experience defining, drafting, disseminating, and curating project, policy, and procedural documentation Proficiency with office productivity tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Adobe Acrobat, etc.; experience with document/content management systems such as SharePoint Previous success coordinating regionally distributed teams Strong prioritization and written communication skills Experience developing and delivering reports for managers and executive stakeholders including direct interaction with senior leadership Superior attention to detail and organizational skills Location: This is a hybrid position based in Portland, Oregon
What We Offer
Hiring Base Salary Range: $68,500 - $91,000 annual This position is eligible for time and a half overtime pay
The base salary is one component of PAE’s competitive compensation package for employees. We take into consideration a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, abilities, experience, education, credentials, internal equity and geographic location in determining exact salary offered. At PAE, roles are eligible for additional rewards, including salary increases and annual bonuses based on individual performance. The above range represents PAE's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
In addition, PAE offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:
Performance Bonus Employer paid health insurance (medical, dental, vision) 401k account contribution Professional development reimbursements including state registration and professional association dues Flexible hybrid work schedule with commuter benefit Cell phone stipend Life insurance and disability benefits Employee Assistance Program Paid time off for sick leave, family leave, community service, holidays and vacation- work hard and take time off when you need it. To learn more about our comprehensive benefits package, visit https://www.pae-engineers.com/careers/benefits. This information is provided per the Equal Pay Act.
Our commitment to pay equity
PAE is a JUST label certified company; we demonstrate JUST label requirements within pay equity. Pay scales should meet or exceed applicable legislated wage requirements and industry standards and compensate, on the same basis, all individuals performing the same or similar work and work of equal value. We are committed to the principle of pay equity – paying employees equitably for substantially similar work. To learn more about pay equity and our commitments to equitable business practices, you may view our JUST label certification here: https://just.living-future.org/s/organizations/20-organizations/pae
To find out more visit our website: https://www.pae-engineers.com/values