Associate Project Manager - Pinion

Do you have the ability to make a project come together from an idea through completion? We are hiring an Associate Project Manager. Our Land Advisory team specializes in farmland capital improvements - designing, facilitating, and managing solutions for our our clients. We oversee a variety of management responsibilities associated with large scale agricultural drainage, irrigation, and earthmoving projects. We are also involved in assisting farmers in conservation and environmental programs.

Pinion is the leading food and ag advisory and accounting firm, committed to innovation, growth, and exceptional client service. Consider becoming part of our culture, where we encourage employees to apply their distinct abilities in meaningful and impactful ways. 

This role is located in Moweaqua, IL.

What you can expect:

Associate Project Managers are involved in all phases of our operation while being assigned primarily to our Senior Project Manager and internal operations departments. If selected, you will be given the opportunity to learn all facets of agricultural drainage projects, as well as assist with the facilitation of a variety of civil engineering projects and assist clients with conservation efforts. You will deliver projects to successful completion in alignment with strategic and operational goals through planning, coordinating, and managing enterprise resources to achieve desired project outcomes. Associate Project Managers also serve as a liaison between clients and the rest of the project team.  If something goes wrong in operational activities for a project, you are often the first person consulted for advice. 

When it comes to leadership within the Land Advisory team the Associate Project Manager will be responsible for the prospecting, development, design, and implementation of NRCS, not-for-profit, and privately funded agricultural capital improvement projects and interaction with TSP’s.  Having a pulse on the entire portfolio will be a key to your successful management of the program.  

We are looking for a team member who is naturally gifted in identifying problems, offering best possible solutions, and deciding if the problem needs to be brought to the Senior Project Manager’s attention.  In this role, you will work with our internal team and external stakeholders to develop and execute project work plans. You will also provide guidance to staff as needed on large, complex, and highly visible or unusual projects.

As you prepare project plans with common Microsoft-based and CAD-based tools, you will identify project risks/issues and carry out studies to identify ways of reducing or solving the issues. When it comes to managing project scope, you will ensure initial and ongoing alignment with sponsors and stakeholders.  You will also facilitate regular meetings, following up on tasks/issues, and transferring important information to senior management.

What you'll need for this position:

• A bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, agriculture, agribusiness or equivalent related professional experience
• Demonstrated ability to distill information and communicate effectively with clients, resolving issues and giving advice in a brief and concise manner
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to build strong relationships across the organization and with client contacts
• Polished communication and presentation skills
• Sound judgment, problem solving, and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent organization and project management skills including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams
• Ability and flexibility to work in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment
• Valid driver’s license and the ability to travel to client locations as needed (estimated 10% travel)

Bonus:

• Professional experience within NRCS or USDA Conservation programs
• Experience with GPS data, GIS software, and/or CAD systems
  • If applicable, please submit CAD and/or GIS design samples when applying

What’s in it for you:

• In office and hybrid work options
• A people-centered culture, with fun included among our core firm values
• A robust training and development program designed to help you discover your distinct abilities and use them to grow yourself and the firm
• Freedom to explore your areas of interest and learn all aspects of the business
• Excellent pay, flexibility, and benefits including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401k, profit sharing, holidays, flexible work arrangements, and paid leave

Compensation: In some states and municipalities, Pinion is required by law to include a reasonable estimate for range of compensation. When making compensation decisions, Pinion takes into account a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, skills, certifications/licenses, and geographic location. The wide range for this role reasonably accounts for these factors. Specific compensation decisions are made based on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $60,000 to $100,000.

EEO: Pinion is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

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