Project Manager (Req #: 404) - Military veterans preferred

Why Join Our Team

At Advanced Integration & Controls., a subsidiary of Lyles Construction Group, we take pride in our employee and client-centric culture. Our employees and customers are at the forefront of everything we do and how we operate our business. Safety is our top priority and we work hard to ensure everyone goes home to their loved ones each day.

We are looking for ambitious individuals to join our team, who are passionate about their performance and who will continue to execute and believe in our core values of:

• Teamwork: We recognize our primary asset is our people. Mutual respect provides the foundation for our success.
• Integrity: Our work is performed with high standards of service, quality, and integrity and because of this, we have had the privilege to lead some of the most innovative projects in California.
• Commitment: We understand that lasting relationships are the lifeline of our business so we pay personal attention to our clients by focusing on them as collaborative partners.

If you are looking for a company who will value you and provide you with great employee benefits, training and development opportunities, career growth and the opportunity to be a part of something bigger, then Advanced Integration & Controls is right for you!

The Project Manager position in the water and wastewater system integration industry is a technical role that involves leading and managing technically complex projects and teams that provide designs for electrical equipment and instrumentation with advanced process automation and controls. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing multidiscipline project teams, ensuring effective collaboration across various technical and non-technical stakeholders. You will serve as the primary point of contact for customers regarding the technical scope and schedule of projects, guiding them through the process from initial requirements gathering and design approval to final implementation. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background, excellent project management skills, and a passion for delivering high- quality results that meet client needs.

Essential duties and other responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Project Planning & Execution.
• Technical Team Leadership.
• Develop initial project financial and scheduling documents.
• Coordinate multi-disciplined schedules for the project teams.
• Update and track project deliverables.
• Monitor and update on project procurement activities or status.
• Monitor, update, and process project documents.
• Process project invoices.
• Administrator Project close-out documents and activities

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.:
• A field of study in Information Technology, Computer Science, Construction Management, Civil or Electrical Engineering, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Degrees in Management Information Systems (MIS), Systems Engineering, or other technical fields will be considered.
• 5+ years of experience in project management, with at least 3 years focused on system integration projects.
• Technical Experience
• Familiarity with system integration concepts, methodologies, and technologies.
• Understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies.
• Experience with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, Monday.com).

Desired Skills and Knowledge

• Proficiency in creating and managing project schedules, budgets, and resources.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Basic understanding of IT infrastructure, networks, and software systems.
• Ability to understand technical documentation and communicate technical information clearly.
• Proficiency with productivity software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
• Knowledge of collaboration tools (e.g., Microsoft Teams, SharePoint).

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• A valid California Driver’s License
• Project Management Certifications such as PMP (Project Management Professional), CAPM are preferred but not required.

Competencies:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Customer Focus

Excellent interpersonal skills to establish strong relationships with clients. Ability to understand and address customer needs while managing expectations effectively.

Multidisciplinary Team Leadership:

Ability to lead and motivate diverse teams, including engineers, technicians, and other specialists, ensuring effective collaboration and communication.

Effective Communication

Ensures that regular, consistent, and effective communication takes place. Ensures that important information is shared with others, on a timely basis as appropriate, in their organizational unit. Proactive in keeping their manager informed, on a regular basis, about progress and problems to avoid surprises.

Analytical Thinking

Approaches problems using a logical or sequential approach, systematically comparing two or more alternatives. Notices discrepancies and inconsistencies in available information. Identifies parameters and considerations needed to analyze situations and make decisions. Conducts decision-based cost/benefit or risk/success analyses. Prioritizes tasks.

Results Oriented

Focuses on the desired result of one’s own actions/performance, sets challenging goals and focuses appropriate effort on meeting or exceeding them. Persistent and effective at overcoming obstacles. Tracks performance against goals and identifies shortfalls on a timely basis. Identifies and employs ways to address and correct problems. Maintains commitment to achieving goals even in the face of obstacles and frustrations. Exerts unusual effort over time to achieve a goal. Demonstrates a sense of urgency about solving problems and getting work done.

Collaboration

Develops, maintains, and strengthens partnerships with others inside or outside of the organization who can provide information, assistance, and support. Recognizes and appreciates the business concerns and perspectives of others. Provides valuable and needed assistance and support to others.

Presentation Skills

Is effective in a variety of formal and informal presentation settings: one-on-one, small, and large groups. Communicates effectively, both inside and outside the Company, on both simple and complex topics. Commands attention and manages group process during the presentation. Is cognizant of audience response and able to adapt content and style accordingly.

Initiative

Identifies what needs to be done and takes action before being asked or required. Does more than what is normally required in a situation. Seeks out others involved, in a situation, to learn their perspectives.

Thoroughness

Monitors the quality of one’s own work. Acts to verify information and checks the accuracy of own work. Develops and uses systems to organize and keep track of information or work progress. Organizes information or materials for others. Carefully reviews and checks the accuracy of information in work reports provided to management and others.

Physical Requirements:

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Office - The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.:
• A field of study in Information Technology, Computer Science, Construction Management, Civil or Electrical Engineering, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Degrees in Management Information Systems (MIS), Systems Engineering, or other technical fields will be considered.
• 5+ years of experience in project management, with at least 3 years focused on system integration projects.
• Technical Experience
• Familiarity with system integration concepts, methodologies, and technologies.
• Understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies.
• Experience with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, Monday.com).

Desired Skills and Knowledge

• Proficiency in creating and managing project schedules, budgets, and resources.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Basic understanding of IT infrastructure, networks, and software systems.
• Ability to understand technical documentation and communicate technical information clearly.
• Proficiency with productivity software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
• Knowledge of collaboration tools (e.g., Microsoft Teams, SharePoint).

The Company is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters if you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email HumanResources@lylessc.com. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail HumanResources@lylessc.com or call toll-free 559-441-1900.

This email and phone number is created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.

Notice to Staffing Agencies

The Company will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from candidates. Any unsolicited resumes sent to the Company, including via mailing address, fax machine, email, or directly to employees, will be considered the property of the Company. The Company will not pay any fee for placements resulting from unsolicited resumes. The Company will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees.

Agencies must receive advance written approval from the Company’s recruiting representative before submitting resumes, and only in conjunction with a valid, fully executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. The Company will not pay fees to any Agency without such an agreement in place. Agency agreements must be in writing and signed by the Human Resources Representative or their designee; no other Company employee is authorized to enter into agreements regarding candidate placements on behalf of the Company. Please send any questions or concern to HumanResources@lylessc.com.