IT & Project Specialist

1 month ago


Charlotte, United States Red Cedar Capital Partners Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

About Red Cedar:

Red Cedar Capital Partners LLC, known as "Red Cedar," is a developer and builder operating in Charlotte, NC, and its neighboring markets. Serving as the umbrella organization, Red Cedar oversees a multitude of subsidiaries, including Red Cedar Commercial Development, Red Cedar Homes, Red Cedar Development, Red Cedar Construction, and Red Cedar Realty. It also encompasses a private label mortgage company named Prime Roots Lending, and a homebuilding supply company known as Evergreen + Maker, which all work collectively to support the dynamic Red Cedar ecosystem. Since its inception in 2016, Red Cedar has experienced exponential growth, solidifying its position as one of the most rapidly expanding builders in the Southeast.


Red Cedar is looking for an experienced IT and Project Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the planning, execution, and completion of IT projects. This includes collaborating with leadership to establish project scope, objectives, and deliverables, all while maintaining alignment with business goals. Successful candidates will possess strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, as well as a comprehensive understanding of IT systems and processes.


Role Responsibilities:

  • Assist in the development of project plans, timelines, and resource allocation
  • Implement, analyze, test, troubleshoot, and maintain networks like local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), cloud networks, and servers
  • Engage in continuous improvement efforts to streamline process and enhance project outcomes
  • Coordinate with employees, leadership, and external vendors to ensure project requirements are clearly communicated and understood
  • Coordinate and conduct IT related training and establish best practices for IT project management ensuring adherence across the team and a smooth transition
  • Monitor project progress and performance against established goals and objectives, provide updates to management as needed
  • Identify potential project risks and issues, proposing mitigation strategies to minimize impact
  • Safeguard the security and privacy of networks and computer systems, including implementing security measures, monitoring security certificates, and enforcing security policies
  • Install, configure, update, and upgrade software and hardware components as needed
  • Identify, establish, and implement and maintain cloud-based storage solution
  • Manage on-boarding and off-boarding process and compliance
  • Provide technical support to users and help troubleshoot system and network issues
  • Manage data backup and system security operations, like user authorization and firewalls
  • Update technical documentation to reflect changes in system configurations and settings
  • Develop and monitor company IT compliance and best practices
  • Web and database administration
  • Manage the IT department budget and resources to ensure efficient and effective use of resources.
  • Partner with external IT Solutions Company

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field
  • 4+ years of experience in IT & project management or a similar role
  • Strong understanding of project management methodologies
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
  • Proficiency in project management software and tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Jira, Trello)
  • Ability to analyze data and make informed decisions
  • Proactive self-starter, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • PMP or similar project management certification is a plus

Schedule:

  • Monday-Friday, standard daytime hours; 9 am - 5 pm
  • Occasional weekend work may be required

Job Type:

  • Full-time position, averaging 40 hours per week

Benefits:

  • 100% Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance covered to the employee
  • 401k with a Safe Harbor match formula of 100% of employee contributions up to 3% of their compensation, then 50% matching contribution of the next 2% of employee's compensation
  • 11 annual company-paid holidays
  • 54 hours paid time off per bi-weekly pay period

Ability to Commute/Relocate:

  • Charlotte, NC: Ability to reliably commute or willingness to relocate before starting work (required).

Work Location:

  • Onsite | 4705 Entrance Dr. Suite D, Charlotte, NC 28273

Work Environment:

  • Office-based environment with a business casual dress code. Standard office equipment, such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets, are used in this role.

Physical Demands:

  • The role requires the ability to talk and hear, stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. Occasional lifting of office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds, may be necessary.

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Red Cedar Capital Partners LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


We do not discriminate based on race, traits historically associated with race, hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sex gender, gender identity, or expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation age, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.


Note:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.



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