Senior Project Specialist

Posted 5 Days Ago
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5 Locations
Remote
74K-99K Annually
Senior level
Insurance • Real Estate
The Role
Oversees small-scale projects and phases of larger projects, coordinating teams, schedules, resources, budgets, risks, and deliverables. Facilitates cross-functional meetings, tracks milestones, prepares project plans and status reports, and maintains project documentation and training materials. Supports timely completion of complex projects while communicating with stakeholders and addressing emergent issues.
Summary Generated by Built In
Who We AreJoin a team that puts its People First! First American's Agency Division is dedicated to providing our policy-issuing agents with resources, services and underwriting guidance needed to achieve new levels of success. Since 1889, First American (NYSE: FAF) has held an unwavering belief in its people. They are passionate about what they do, and we are equally passionate about fostering an environment where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered to be innovative and reach their full potential. Our inclusive, people-first culture has earned our company numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for eleven consecutive years. We have also earned awards as a best place to work for women, diversity and LGBTQ+ employees, and have been included on more than 50 regional best places to work lists. First American will always strive to be a great place to work, for all. For more information, please visit www.careers.firstam.com.

What We DoProvides a wide range of support to the education and training team. Responsible for tracking the specific stages of one or more projects on an ongoing and regular basis. Prepares and maintains project documentation including project schedules, status reports, presentations, resource plans and meeting schedules. Monitors project plans and organizes project activities to ensure timely completion of projects. At the Senior level, project and tasks are more complex.

What You'll Do:


  • Oversees small scale projects or phases of a larger project. 
  • Coordinates activities of project team, identifying appropriate resources needed, and developing schedules to ensure timely completion of project.
  • Responsible for defining system scope and project objectives to support business needs, as well as define the role and function of each team member, to effectively coordinate the activities of the team.
  • Assists in preparing project plans specifying goals, strategy, and staffing, scheduling, identification of risks, contingency plans, budgets, and allocation of available resources.
  • Regularly facilitates status and milestone meetings with cross functional groups.
  • Prepares documentation related to project, which may include training/process materials.
  • May be required to perform duties outside of normal work hours based on business needs.

What You'll Bring:


  • Strong understanding of project management best practices and current technologies
  • Knowledge of project management methodologies and techniques
  • Ability to communicate with team members, customers and management.
  • Strong project planning skills
  • Experience facilitating meetings
  • Strong presentation skills
  • Experience in organizing projects and budgets
  • Knowledge of statusing and Project Management tools to create documents and reports.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal, relationship-building and teamwork skills
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks, respond quickly to emergent problems, and focus both on long-range projects and immediate tasks
  • Generally requires BS Degree in a business field or equivalent work experience
  • Typically have 4-6 years of directly related experience
  • PMP desirable

Pay Range: $73,900.00 - $98,500.00 Annually
This hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting. Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location.

** Note that the following statements only apply to candidates who will be working from an unincorporated area within Los Angeles County. **

First American will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws (e.g., the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act).

First American intends to conduct a review of an applicant’s criminal history in connection with a conditional offer. First American reasonably believes that a criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following material job duties for this position potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment: handling of confidential, proprietary or trade secret information belonging to First American or its customers, administrating or facilitating financial transactions, and the ability to meet customer-imposed criminal history requirements.

What We OfferBy choice, we don’t simply accept individuality – we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it! Our People First culture is inclusive for all employees - not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it's the key to our success. We are proud to foster an authentic and inclusive workplace For All. You are free and encouraged to bring your entire, unique self to work. First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term.

Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.

Skills Required

  • Strong understanding of project management best practices and current technologies
  • Knowledge of project management methodologies and techniques
  • Strong project planning skills
  • Experience facilitating meetings
  • Strong presentation skills
  • Experience organizing projects and budgets
  • Knowledge of project management tools for creating documents and reports
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal, relationship-building, and teamwork skills
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and respond quickly to emergent problems
  • Bachelor's degree in a business field or equivalent work experience
  • 4-6 years of directly related experience
  • Project Management Professional certification

First American Title Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about First American Title and has not been reviewed or approved by First American Title.

  • Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, vision, telehealth, and healthcare advocacy services, and is often described as a strong point. Low‑cost options in some cases help overall compensation feel more reasonable.
  • Retirement Support — A 401(k) savings plan with a company match is part of the package. This retirement support is highlighted as helping to offset base‑pay concerns in several roles.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility — An employee stock purchase plan is available and viewed favorably. Access to discounted equity contributes to the perceived competitiveness of total rewards.

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The Company
HQ: Grand Rapids, MI
13,104 Employees
Year Founded: 1889

What We Do

First American provides financial services through its Title Insurance and Services segment and its Specialty Insurance segment. The First American Family of Companies’ core business lines include title insurance and closing/settlement services; title plant management services; title and other real property records and images; valuation products and services; home warranty products; property and casualty insurance; and banking, trust, and investment advisory services. First American Title Insurance Company provides comprehensive title insurance protection and professional settlement services for homebuyers and sellers, real estate agents and brokers, mortgage lenders, commercial property professionals, homebuilders and developers, title agencies and legal professionals to facilitate real estate purchases, construction, refinances or equity loans. First American's thorough title searches, title clearance and title insurance policies help to produce clear property titles and enable the efficient transfer of real estate. As one of the largest title insurance companies in the nation, First American offers title insurance and settlement services through its direct operations and an extensive network of agents throughout the United States and internationally. First American Title Insurance Company traces its history to 1889 and is the largest subsidiary of First American Financial Corporation (NYSE: FAF).

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