Project Manager

Description

It’s your career, give it wings! 

Who we are and where we are going: 

Ascent Aviation Services is one of the largest aviation maintenance, repair, overhaul, storage and reclamation operations in the world. Our strength comes from our talented and professional employees who excel through teamwork and enthusiasm. Ascent Aviation Services continues to grow and are continually looking for motivated and career minded aviation professionals who will support our vision and goals. 

Core Values:

RESPECT – For each other, our facilities, equipment and our customer’s needs.

SAFETY – Continuously pursuing an accident and injury free environment.

QUALITY – Zero post-delivery defects and audit ready all the time.

RESULTS – On-time, all the time. Meeting our commitments.

We are seeking a Project Manager to join our teams. The Project Manager role is responsible for coordinating and managing all aspects of assigned projects, ensuring successful delivery within scope, budget, and schedule, while maintaining high-quality standards. Serving as the primary liaison between the company and the customer, the Project Manager will focus on clear communication, invoicing accuracy, constraint management, and maintaining alignment with project goals to ensure project success.

You will get more than just compensation at Ascent Aviation: 

• 401K with company match 

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance 

• Disability 

• PTO 

• Life and Accidental Death Insurance 

• Development and Career Growth Opportunities 

• EAP   

Essential Job Functions: 

• Serve as the main point of contact for customers throughout the project lifecycle
• Introduce key players to the customer, defining contacts for various concerns
• Provide daily progress updates, focusing on critical paths and milestones
• Justify labor, material and cost estimates to customers for approval
• Develop project plans with Senior Production Planners and Maintenance Directors
• Establish and communicate critical paths, aligning with timelines and objectives
• Identify and mitigate schedule or budget constraints, escalating to directors as needed
• Review and validate invoicing details for accuracy and alignment with project progress
• Monitor labor and material charges to ensure adherence to budgets and contract terms
• Attend required meetings to brief on project progress and customer meetings
• Assign and manage workloads to ensure optimal resource utilization
• Drive ongoing process improvements for operational efficiency and customer satisfaction

Marginal Job Functions: 

• Ensure all work performed is done in a safe manger
• Direct activities to protect employees from harm and maintain safe working conditions

Qualifications:  

Required

• High School diploma or equivalent  

• Capable of working independently or under supervision.  
• Flexibility to work at both Marana, AZ and Tucson, AZ locations as business needs dictate.  
• 5 years in project management
• Demonstrated experience in financial oversight, including invoicing and cost management
• Proven ability to develop project plans, communicate critical paths, and manage constraints
• Strong knowledge of human behavior and management techniques

Preferred

• Bilingual Spanish
• Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to adhere to deadlines.   

• Excellent attention to detail and mathematical proficiency.   

• Ability to read, write, and comprehend English with the capability to follow verbal and written instructions.   

• Proficient in interpreting and applying technical data relevant to the position.   

Work Location: Aircraft maintenance hangar, flightline, and Avionics Shop. 

Potential Hazards: Exposure to high intensity noise levels, extreme changes in temperature, electrical charges and radar waves, materials identified on Safety Data Sheets, working around moving machinery. 

Protective Equipment Required: Goggles, safety glasses, face shields, ear protection, aprons, gloves, safety harnesses, breathing equipment. 

SMS REQUIREMENTS 

§ Employees are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with company policies and government regulations. These rules are written in the interest of preserving the lives and the resources entrusted to each employee, and when the rules are violated, the risk of a mishap is usually increased. 

§ Employees shall participate in safety education programs and train to recognize hazards on the job and how to report them promptly. As a condition of employment, each member of Ascent Aviation agrees to report errors, incidents, and accidents honestly. 

§ Any employee who observes an unsafe action or condition should bring it to the attention of supervisors and managers. Certain conditions may allow the employee to easily correct a condition or situation. 

§ In all cases, the employee must notify his/her supervisor of any actions taken by the employee. The first employee to observe an accident or incident should take immediate action to alert appropriate responders/supervision and to take reasonable steps to prevent further injury, or damage. 

Duties not listed within the position description may be required of the employee at the discretion of the department management. Job functions may vary due to irregular working conditions or multiple shift positions. 

Ascent Aviation Services is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to making reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of their job. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. EEO/AA/F/M/VET/DIS 

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