Associate, Project Manager (Entry Level) at Environmental Resources Management Inc in Knoxville, Tennessee

Job Description:

Shelton Group, an ERM Group company, is the nation’s leading marketing communications firm exclusively dedicated to the sustainability sector.   We’re the experts, and that’s reflected in our impressive and growing roster of clients.

We are seeking a Project Manager to help ensure delivery of high-quality research and creative projects on time and on budget.

The Project Manager must have prior experience and comfortable in a fast, moving, high-volume environment.  You will be working closely with the creative, research and account teams, as well as freelancers and other external contractors.

Responsibilities:

• Assigning tasks and projects to the various in-house team like designers, copywriters and more.


• Creating and managing project timelines and ensuring all tasks are staying on track.


• Scheduling team meetings and follow-ups to ensure timelines are being met.


• Managing scheduling, trafficking, planning and resource management from project start to finish.


• Update project plans daily.


• Attend creative and research department meetings to ensure assignments are recorded and placed on the appropriate team member’s calendar.


• Analyze active and upcoming research and creative projects to ensure resources are efficiently allocated to deliver the best results on time, on budget and on target.

Requirements:

• Project Management Software Experience (Monday.com preferred).


• Agency like or large, fast paced, high-volume environment.


• Extremely organized and efficient.


• Strong time management skills with the ability to work on multiple projects at a time.


• Strong communications skills with all levels of company.


• Proficiency with online collaboration tools such as SharePoint, Monday.com, or similar software.


• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite, especially MS Word and PowerPoint, and other similar software.

Please apply if you are extremely organized and efficient, deadline driven with strong traffic/project management skills with the ability to work on multiple projects at a time.  Strong communication skills with all levels of company is required.  The perfect candidate will have the ability to solve problems on the fly and not let roadblocks “get you down.”

Location/Physical Demands:

This position will require work to be performed either onsite/in an office at a second-floor location with no elevator access and/or remotely. Requires sitting for long periods. Requires frequent alpha/numeric keyboarding and navigation of basic software programs. Requires effective and professional communications over the phone and in person. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, including but not limited to a computer screen, and the ability to adjust focus. Requires occasional travel. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential job functions of this job. Office conditions and noise level is typical of most office environments with telephones, personal interruptions, and background noise. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Who We Are:

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.

At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. Based on review of these responses, shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.

ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. 

Thank you for your interest in ERM!