Sonoma Technology is seeking an enthusiastic technical project manager to join our team. This position will manage air quality monitoring/measurements projects as a part of a team responsible for developing, implementing, and operating regulatory air quality monitoring networks at the fencelines of industrial facilities. These networks are primarily located at facilities in California, with business expanding both domestically and internationally. Other project team members include operations staff, instrument specialists, air quality scientists, field technicians, data analysts, and software engineers. This position is located at our Carson office (Los Angeles area), but candidates in the North San Francisco Bay Area are also encouraged to apply.
Selected by the North Bay Business Journal as one of the Best Places to Work for the 17th consecutive year, Sonoma Technology is a consulting firm that provides innovative, science- and technology-based solutions for our clients' environmental challenges worldwide. Our integrated teams of air quality and environmental scientists, meteorologists, software engineers, and specialists tailor products and services to best serve our clients. We empower our clients to make informed, timely decisions about environmental issues.
We believe that our most valuable resource is our team. We offer a casual but professional work environment, a competitive benefits package to full-time employees, and an opportunity to address intellectually challenging environmental issues. We organize a variety of inclusive activities throughout the year and enjoy a balanced and supportive culture. For more information about our culture, visit www.sonomatech.com/charter.
Sonoma Technology is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. For more information, visit www.sonomatech.com.
Key Responsibilities
Apply Sonoma Technology best practices to successfully manage technical projects.
Meet or exceed project objectives within budget, schedule, and staffing constraints.
Prepare and distribute project plans at the start of new projects.
Create and maintain milestone lists for tasks and deliverables.
Review and approve project invoices and prepare accompanying progress reports.
Track accrued costs and revenue for projects, providing regular updates to management.
Direct project staff and communicate the context of project tasks and completion timelines.
Ensure overall project quality and client satisfaction.
Coordinate with technical experts and staff managers to assemble level-of-effort estimates of costs and timelines for new projects.
Align and manage project objectives / deliverables between multiple stakeholders, including internal staff, clients, sub-contractors, and vendors.
The Senior Technical Project Manager may oversee other Technical Project Managers.
Required Qualifications and Skills
A Bachelor’s degree in either physical science or engineering.
Previous experience executing or managing projects – at least 5 years for the Technical Project Manager role, and at least 10 years for the Senior Technical Project Manager role.
Previous experience managing project budgets, costs, and invoicing.
Proficiency with computer software, including Microsoft Excel.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
A high level of accuracy, efficiency, and attention to detail.
The ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent organizational, time management, problem solving, and interpersonal skills.
Aptitude for working both collaboratively and independently as required.
Desired Qualifications
Project management certification (CAPM, PMP or similar).
Experience with communication of technical concepts to a broad audience.
A strong interest in environmental projects.
Previous experience with creating budgets, making quotations, and/or proposal writing.
Salary Range: $90,000 – $150,000
To Apply
Please send a letter of interest and a resume by email, mail, or fax to:
Cathy Anthony
Sonoma Technology, Inc.
1450 N. McDowell Blvd., Suite 200
Petaluma, CA 94954
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