44 Project Managers jobs in Buffalo

Are you a seasoned Project Management Professional with a passion for driving impactful change in the public sector? We are seeking a dynamic Remote Project Management Lead Consultant to lead large systems projects and facilitate collaboration within our virtual team. With a minimum of seven years in project management and extensive experience in organizational change, risk assessment, and business process modeling, you will play a critical role in supporting public sector initiatives that serve vulnerable populations across California. If you're looking for an opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced environment, work alongside talented colleagues, and make a tangible difference in communities, we want to hear from you!

At Maximus we offer a wide range of benefits to include:

- Work/Life Balance Support - Flexibility tailored to your needs

- Competitive Compensation - Bonuses based on performance included

- Comprehensive Insurance Coverage - Choose from various plans, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, and partially funded HSA. Additionally, enjoy Life insurance benefits and discounts on Auto, Home, Renter's, and Pet insurance.

- Future Planning - Prepare for retirement with our 401K Retirement Savings plan and Company Matching.

- Paid Time Off Package - Enjoy paid time off, Holidays, and extended sick leave, along with Short and Long Term Disability coverage.

- Holistic Wellness Support - Access resources for physical, emotional, and financial wellness through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

- Recognition Platform - Acknowledge and appreciate outstanding employee contributions.

- Tuition Reimbursement - Invest in your ongoing education and development.

- Employee Perks and Discounts - Additional benefits and discounts exclusively for employees.

- Maximus Wellness Program and Resources - Access a range of wellness programs and resources tailored to your needs.

- Professional Development Opportunities - Participate in training programs, workshops, and conferences

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Complete cost allocation plans for assigned clients.

- Obtain contract renewals for multiple clients.

- Manage relationships with multiple clients as well as project staff responsible for projects.

- Support leadership in ensuring that the project is delivered to specifications, on time and within budget.

- Track the status and due dates of projects.

- Collaborate with project managers on various initiatives and projects to track progress and provide support as necessary.

- Facilitate regular meetings and reviews.

- Adhere to contract requirements and comply with all corporate policies and procedures.

- Evaluate employee performance and recommend employees' needs and development opportunities to leadership.

- Be available to work remotely in a virtual team and office environment and travel to client locations in California as needed.

- Highly proficient in business process modeling and analysis

- Experience within state government

- Experience working with multiple teams.

- Experience leading projects and/or facilitating standing workgroup/workstream meetings and collaboration sessions.

- Recent project experience with a public sector agency serving vulnerable populations

- Strong interpersonal and team-building skills, as well as an understanding of client relationship building are essential

- Strong analytical, problem-solving, facilitation, and communication skills, including written, verbal, and interpersonal.

- Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.

- Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment focused on learning, opportunities for impact, and collaboration with colleagues.

- Ability to explain and communicate program and functional subjects to non-expert audiences.

- Ability to develop solutions to highly complex problems which require a high degree of ingenuity and innovation.

- Ability to ensure solutions are consistent with organization, client, and project objectives.

- Ability to develop advanced concepts, techniques, and standards requiring a high level of interpersonal and technical skills.

- Excellent verbal and writing skills

- Good organization skills; ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.

- Viewed as expert in the field within the organization.

- Must have the flexibility for travel and a hybrid work schedule with remote and onsite work at project offices

- Proficiency in Microsoft programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project

Minimum Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in related field.

- 7-10 years of relevant professional experience required.

- Ability to communicate well with multiple clients and consultants.

- Knowledge of state and local governments.

- Must have a minimum five (5) years of experience performing vendor management and project oversight

- Must have a minimum of seven (7) years of Project Management experience for large systems projects.

- Must have a minimum of five (5) years of experience directly related to large public sector projects that include industry-standard and best practices. Preferably working in Health and Human Services.

- Must be willing and able to travel to client locations in California as needed.

- Project Management Professional (PMP) or Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification by the Project Management Institute (PMI)Advanced Degree preferred.

- Preferred location: state of California, or states in the Pacific Time Zone.

Home Office Requirements:

- Internet speed of 20mbps or higher required (you can test this by going to Connectivity to the internet via either Wi-Fi or Category 5 or 6 ethernet patch cable to the home router.

- Must currently and permanently reside in the Continental US.

EEO Statement

Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.

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Miller Construction Services, DBA Scott Lawn Yard, was founded in 1985. Over the last 40 years, the company has grown from a small landscape business to a full-scale site construction company, now headquartered in a 22,000+ SF facility in the Town of Niagara. With over $300 million in completed projects, the company has established itself as a premier site work construction company in the Western NY market. Led by CEO Christine Miller, a certified WBE, the company focuses on building meaningful client relationships and delivering best-in-class services.

Our Project Managers are responsible for overseeing and executing all aspects of project management, crew coordination, and job execution for their assigned projects. This role serves as a crucial link between estimating, field crews, subcontractors, vendors, and the accounting department to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and with top-tier quality.

Responsibilities:

Track Current Workload

• Maintain an up-to-date list of active projects, including job details, assigned crews, progress, and material needs.

Project Scheduling

• Develop and maintain a schedule using Microsoft Project or equivalent, forecasting start and completion dates for sold work.
• Coordinate with crews to align manpower and resources.

Scope Review

• Deeply review and understand job scopes, take-offs, estimates, and contract requirements.
• Confirm alignment between bid documents and job site execution.

Job Buyout

• Review pricing from subcontractors and vendors.
• Select partners and negotiate favorable pricing to maximize margins.
• Finalize procurement and subcontract agreements.

Submittals

• Prepare and submit all required submittals to the owner or general contractor.
• Maintain a detailed Submittal Log tracking submission dates, approval status, and follow-ups.

Schedule of Values (SOV)

• Create an accurate SOV for internal accounting and owner billing, broken down by phases or cost codes.
• Align with project scope and contract terms.

Procurement & Materials

• Order all required materials and equipment.
• Identify long lead items early and plan accordingly.
• Consider bulk material orders to reduce cost and lead times.

Field Coordination & Quality Control

• Maintain consistent communication with foremen regarding jobsite conditions, manpower needs, and schedule.
• Provide job support and ensure adherence to quality standards and safety protocols.

Invoicing

• Coordinate closely with Accounting to ensure completed work is invoiced promptly and accurately.
• Monitor billing progress and cash flow.

Qualifications:

• Strong working knowledge of construction project management
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Procore, Excel , and estimating tools (Bluebeam, PlanSwift, etc.)
• Ability to interpret construction plans, specs, and estimates
• Negotiation and vendor management
• Excellent communication and crew leadership skills
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational habits
• 3+ years of proven experience as a Project Manager in sitework construction

POSITION SUMMARY

The Project Manager has full authority and responsibility as the leader of project teams for the management, administration, and safety of assigned projects. The Project Manager will be assigned projects by the project executive or regional SBU Leader of the appropriate SBU and reports to the appropriate project executive or SBU Leader based upon:

1. Size and complexity – manage small to midsize project with 3 or less team members
2. Company work program
3. Geographic location
4. Strength of assigned project team
5. Technical expertise

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Administer the efforts of project teams in strict accordance with the LeChase Fundamental Requirements, contract documents, company policies, owner/contractor contract and construction schedule.
2. Manage, develop, maintain, and oversee all functions of assigned projects at the pre-construction, construction, and post-construction phases.

3. Establish relationships and coordinate the company support functions of all support departments as such affects assigned projects in a harmonious manner at the least cost. Participate in project buy out by assisting Estimating to assure full scopes and economies.

1. Review and discuss weekly with the project team the job cost reports and schedule status. Provide monthly cost-to-complete statements and job status reports to upper management.

1. Create and maintain a team relationship with the owner, architect, construction manager, LeChase’s supervision, LeChase’s field forces, subcontractors, suppliers, other prime contractors and other involved in the construction process. Pursue and obtain repeat business through complete customer satisfaction.
2. Establish, encourage, and maintain communication within the project team, with senior management, with tradesmen and other project participants (owners, architects, construction managers, subcontractors, primes, etc.) Constantly strive for communication improvement. Keep the owner advised of project status. Prepare and distribute company project update reports for owner’s use and reference.
3. Study and become completely familiar with contract documents, project drawings, specifications, schedule, and other project requirements including mechanical and electrical scopes. Be certain all members of project team are equally familiar.
4. Solve problems on assigned projects which relate to personnel, manpower, union disputes, claims, incorrect work, schedule, etc. Keep senior management advise and seek advice from peers. Assist the project team in correcting work deficiencies.
5. Inform the project executive or vice president in charge of any significant changes in the work. Quantifying, monitoring, and pursuing of change order or extra work order items are your direct responsibility. Review and approve all change orders (owners and subcontractors) for execution by the Vice President in charge.
6. Coordinate, cooperate, and assist subcontractors, suppliers, and other prime trades. Maintain a good working relationship with all subcontract Trades. Remember – we need their help and cooperation to timely complete projects to maintain their best pricing and to remain competitive.
7. Performs all other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Education/Experience:

· High school diploma or equivalent education required.

· Vocational and/or college degree in construction management, civil engineering, or related field strongly preferred.

· 2+ years of project management or related experience preferred.

· Technical, mechanical, electrical, communication and leadership training desirable.

2. Skills/Competencies:

· Basic knowledge of safety policies and procedures.

· Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices.

· Excellent interpersonal skills and extremely resourceful.

· Proven ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

1. 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Performance of the required duties will require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction. Specific vision and balance abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Performing this job requires use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, sit, talk and hear, stand, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

About LeChase:

Established in 1944, LeChase prides itself on offering the capabilities of a large firm while maintaining the personalized service of a small firm. Today, the company ranks among the nation’s top contractors – providing general construction and construction management services in a wide range of industries and on projects of all sizes. With a dedicated team of professionals striving to deliver excellence, the firm has earned a reputation for quality, safety and integrity. In addition to serving customers from its operations across the East Coast, LeChase can provide resources to meet the unique needs of clients no matter where they are located.

EEO Statement:

LeChase is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination of any kind during the hiring process, including but not limited to discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, disability, protected Veteran status, nationality, religion, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other non-merit-based factor.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Software Project Manager to join our dynamic team. As a Software Project Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and completion of software projects within the specified time frame and budget. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery.

• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and budgets
• Coordinate resources, both internal and external, to ensure project success
• Track project progress and communicate updates to stakeholders
• Identify and mitigate project risks
• Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• Proven experience in software project management
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

• Project management software (e.g. Jira, Trello)
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Agile methodology
• Problem-solving skills
• Team leadership

If you are a motivated and organized individual with a passion for software project management, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our team!

Position Overview:

We are is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Traffic/Project Manager to join our marketing department. This role is critical in ensuring the smooth flow of projects through their lifecycle, from initial briefing to final delivery. The Traffic/Project Manager will coordinate between creative teams, digital specialists, and external partners to keep timelines, budgets, and deliverables on track.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day workflow of projects, ensuring deadlines and milestones are met across multiple accounts.
• Serve as the central point of contact between internal teams (creative, strategy, digital, production, and account services).
• Develop, manage, and monitor project schedules, resourcing, and deliverables.
• Facilitate project kick-offs, stand-ups, and status meetings to ensure alignment.
• Monitor workloads, assign tasks, and balance priorities across departments.
• Identify bottlenecks, risks, and resource conflicts, proactively solving issues to keep projects moving.
• Track budgets, hours, and expenses, escalating any variances to leadership.
• Maintain and improve project management systems, tools, and processes for efficiency.
• Ensure agency quality standards are met before work is delivered to clients.
• Support leadership in capacity planning, forecasting, and resource allocation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Project Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of experience in project management, traffic management, or operations within a marketing, creative, or advertising agency.
• Strong understanding of marketing, creative, and digital production processes.
• Proficiency with project management software (e.g., Asana, or Monday.com)
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Proven problem-solving skills with the ability to remain calm under pressure.