Junior Project Manager

Who We Are

Founded in 2011, Sidewinders is family owned and operated. We are trusted in the power generation industry for our exceptional knowledge of generator maintenance and repair. We are committed to building long-lasting client relationships and delivering outstanding safety, quality and performance – in that order – on every project, without exception. The alignment of our company values, our people, and our projects is what makes Sidewinders a premier aftermarket option for generator service. Sidewinders services a range of small to large companies within the USA and Globally, such as: General Electric, ABB, and Northwestern Energy.

Learn more about Sidewinders here: https://www.sidewindersllc.com/about-us/

The Opportunity As a Junior Project Manager, you will be an essential part of our project execution team, learning the many facets of our business while directly contributing to our success. This is a hands-on role designed for a motivated individual looking to accelerate their career in project management. You will work closely with our seasoned Project Manager to support projects from proposal to completion. This role provides a clear path for professional growth, with the opportunity to take on increasing responsibility and eventually manage your own projects.

Your day-to-day may include:

Project Coordination & Support

· You’ll be the right hand to our Project Manager, assisting with the day-to-day execution of contracted projects to ensure milestones are met on time and within budget.

· Support all phases of the project lifecycle, including project accounting, work scope development, scheduling, forecasting, and maintenance of documentation.

· Help prepare project quotations by reviewing site conditions and performing preliminary risk analysis to identify potential obstacles.

· Monitor on-the-job cost tracking and productivity, heling to control man-hour costs and project pacing.

· Coordinate with internal teams, including accounting and billing, to manage invoices and track project financials.

· Assist in the procurement and onboarding process for new subcontractors and vendors.

· Serve as a key point of contact for vendor communications, tracking deliverables and timelines to ensure they align with the project schedule.

· Help review and process vendor and subcontractor invoices, ensuring accuracy against project budgets.

Resource & Asset Management

· Manage the scheduling, sourcing, and budgeting for the personnel, equipment, and tooling utilized on jobs.

· Contribute to outage event preparation by assisting with schedule development, labor planning, and tooling/cost planning.

Process & Field Engagement

· Collaborate with technical and field teams to develop procedures on the proper use of equipment.

· Travel to project sites for site visits to observe project field execution and support our field service teams.

· As you develop in the role, take ownership and serve as the lead Project Manager for smaller-scale projects.

Additional Duties

· Responsibilities and tasks may evolve based on organizational needs, and the employee may be required to take on additional projects or duties as assigned.

Reports To: Project Manager Pay Rate: Starting at $70,000.00; commensurate with experience Location: Bluffdale, UT (Hybrid – up to two days per week remote)

Travel: Minimal (occasional travel to job sites, <10%)

Experience & Skills

Your initial pay rate will be based on your relevant experience and demonstrated capabilities.

· Education/Experience:

o Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.

o 1-3 years of experience in a project coordination, administration, or related support role.

o Familiarity with the technical and maintenance aspects of gas/steam/hydro turbines and generators is a strong plus.

· Skills:

o Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership abilities with great attention to detail. Ability to interface effectively with all levels of the organization and external customers.

o Strong time management and prioritization skills, able to multi-task under pressure with minimal supervision. Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and effectively.

o Proactive mindset with a strong desire to learn and take on new challenges.

o Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

o Proficient in Microsoft Office/Google Workspace Suite; experience with project management software (MS Project) and web applications is highly desired.

Physical / Environmental Requirements

● Able to work in adverse conditions (indoor/outdoor)

● Able to lift up to 25 lbs. frequently and occasionally up to 50 lbs.

● Able to continuously perform basic physical movements such as bending, twisting, squatting, kneeling, reaching, and grabbing.

Other Requirements

To comply with various regulations that govern our clients, the following requirements apply:

● Drug Screening (pre-hire, pre-client onsite visits, reasonable suspicion, post-accident/incident).

● Criminal & Background Screening (criminal record will not necessarily prevent your eligibility for hire).

Benefits & Perks

Company

● Medical/Rx Insurance

● Dental & Vision

● 401k & Profit-Sharing Contributions

● Life Insurance (100% Employer Paid)

● Short Term Disability (100% Employer Paid)

● 9 Paid Holidays

● Paid Time Off up to 26 days annually based on seniority (up to 13 days year 1)

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer.

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of Sidewinders, LLC not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.

This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Flexible spending account

- Health insurance

- Health savings account

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Parental leave

- Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

- Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

- Project Management: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Riverton, UT 84065