Sr Project Mgr Non-Tech

Based in St. Louis, Core & Main is a leader in advancing reliable infrastructure with local service, nationwide. As a specialty distributor with a focus on water, wastewater, storm drainage and fire protection products and related services, Core & Main provides solutions to municipalities, private water companies and professional contractors across municipal, non‑residential and residential end markets nationwide. With over 370 locations across the U.S., the company provides its customers local expertise backed by a national supply chain.

Core & Main’s 5,700 associates are committed to helping their communities thrive with safe and reliable infrastructure.

Coordinate a project team from inception through completion and execute Corporate Planning and project management.

• Act as senior representative for Project Management Center of Excellence.
• Develop new systems, techniques and procedures for automated planning systems, reporting, issue resolution, risk management and budget tracking.
• Provide regular status information to all project stakeholders.
• Interface with Upper Management.
• Review plans and schedules of other participating functions for compliance with the master schedule; resolve scheduling and inter‑functional conflicts.
• Participate in or lead daily, weekly or monthly meetings.
• Track and report project status, identifying deviations or adverse trends.
• Review project business case to ensure accurate costs and internal labor are identified.
• Ensure approval of business case and present to governing body.
• Support internal department training through occasional instructional opportunities.
• Mentor, support and develop people and process within the project management office.

Identifies key barriers/core problems and applies problem solving skills in order to deal creatively with complex situations. Troubleshoots and resolves complex problems. Makes decisions under conditions of uncertainty, sometimes with incomplete information, that produce effective end results. Independently performs assignments with instruction limited to the results expected, determines and develops approach to solutions, receives technical guidance only on unusual or complex problems or issues.

May oversee the completion of projects and assignments, including planning, assigning, monitoring and reviewing progress and accuracy of work, evaluating results, etc. Contributes to employees’ professional development but does not have hiring or firing authority.

Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles. The work area is a comfortable indoor environment. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable. Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age or older.
• Must pass pre‑employment assessment(s) if applicable.
• Education and Experience:
  
  Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline and generally 5‑8 years of experience in related field; certification is required in some areas, OR MS/MA and generally 3‑5 years of experience in related field. Certification is required in some areas.

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