Project Manager

Position Overview:

The Project Manager is responsible for the overall planning coordination and execution of assigned projects ensuring they are delivered on schedule within scope and aligned with organizational objectives. This role serves as the primary point of contact between internal teams external partners vendors and key stakeholders. The Project Manager will apply strong leadership communication and analytical skills to guide projects from initiation through completion proactively managing risks resolving issues and ensuring adherence to company processes quality expectations and compliance requirements. This role may also oversee construction management activities when projects involve facility upgrades equipment installation or site-related scopes. The ideal candidate will excel at driving cross-functional alignment maintaining structured project documentation and enabling team success in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Planning & Coordination:

• Develop detailed project plans including scope schedule budget resources and risk management strategies.
• Collaborate with design engineering procurement and field teams to ensure project requirements are clearly defined and achievable.
• Establish and maintain project timelines and milestones; adjust as necessary to meet changing requirements.

Execution & Oversight:

• Direct day-to-day operations on assigned projects ensuring activities are performed according to specifications drawings and contractual requirements.
• Interact with subcontractors suppliers and vendors ensuring timely delivery of services and materials.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress identify potential issues and ensure safety compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering procurement safety and quality) to ensure process alignment with project goals and compliance standards.

Budget & Cost Control:

• Prepare and track project budgets reviewing costs against forecasts to maintain financial control.
• Approve invoices and change orders within authorized limits and escalate significant cost variances as needed.

Stakeholder Communication:

• Serve as the primary liaison between clients architects engineers contractors and internal leadership.
• Provide regular progress updates status reports and risk assessments to stakeholders.
• Facilitate effective problem resolution to maintain project momentum and client satisfaction.

Quality & Safety:

• Monitor and report on process adherence and performance metrics implementing corrective actions where needed to ensure consistency and continuous improvement.
• Champion a strong safety culture by enforcing OSHA and company safety protocols on all job sites.

Process Development:

• Lead the design implementation and continuous improvement of project execution processes across pre-construction construction and closeout phases.
• Develop and standardize construction management workflows including scheduling cost control procurement and risk management procedures.
• Identify inefficiencies and drive adoption of best practices templates and tools to improve project delivery performance.
• Support the rollout of construction technology platforms (e.g. project management software) and contribute to related training and onboarding materials.

Qualifications & Competencies

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Construction Management Business or a related field (Masters degree or PMP certification preferred).
• 510 years of project management experience delivering cross-functional projects in manufacturing industrial operations or technical environments.
• Strong proficiency in project management methodologies (PMBOK Agile Stage-Gate or similar).
• Solid understanding of cost control forecasting and project financial tracking.
• Proficient in project management software (e.g. MS Project Smarsheet) and MS Office Suite.
• Excellent leadership communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Preferred: Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent years of experience

Physical Demands

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.

Work Environment:
The Project Manager Construction role operates in a combination of office and field settings. Time is divided between administrative worksuch as planning reporting and coordinating with stakeholdersand on-site supervision of active construction projects. Field work may involve exposure to varying weather conditions noise dust and active construction equipment. This position requires wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when on-site and adhering to all safety regulations. The role may demand extended hours weekend work or travel depending on project timelines and client needs.

Noise Level:
Exposure will vary and include normal office noise and construction site noise depending on project phase and location.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties skills required of personnel so classified. The reporting relationship may not reflect the most recent changes to the corporate reporting structure.

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