Industrial Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Summary : The Project Manager is responsible for managing all technical, commercial, and financial activities for engineering projects in accordance with the project schedule and budget. This includes directing and coordinating an engineering design team and / or subcontractor activities in accordance with project / client procedures, scope of work, project cost control, client / vendor / contractor interface, and contract specifications. The Project Manager will serve as the primary point of contact with the client for all project-related activities and communication. The Project Manager also will be an integral member of our firm’s Project Management Organization (PMO).

PLEASE NOTE : We do NOT design any residential, commercial, or retail projects. Successful candidates will have industrial experience. This is also a HYBRID position and remote candidates cannot be considered. Relocation assistance is offered on a case-by-case basis.

Qualifications :

To perform this job successfully, you must be able to accomplish each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Upon request, reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Education / Experience / Key Responsibilities :

• B.S. degree in Engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited university (Chemical preferred); Other degrees may be considered based on past project experiences
• Minimum five (5) years project management experience in the industrial chemical sector, with experience in consulting preferred
• Knowledge of the Stage-Gate (FEL – Front-End Loading), EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) and EPCM (Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management) project delivery methods with strong acumen in the technical, commercial and financial aspects of projects
• Provide project management of single to multi-disciplined engineering projects and maintain responsibility for overall execution of work
• Responsible for participating in PMO meetings and engaging in the development of best practices in project management
• Establish project schedule and budget, and execute and monitor progress in meeting schedule, budget and contractual requirements
• Anticipate project staffing needs and provide input to selection of project team members
• Establish objectives and provide performance feedback for project team members
• Work collaboratively and build effective relationships internally and with clients
• Communicate effectively across all levels within the organization
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects
• Travel as required for field work and / or other client / business objectives
• Work with clients to develop scope and resolve conflicts; document and execute changes in scope of the project
• Actively promote, support, and monitor safety policies and the safety policies of our clients
• Anticipate problems and work with client, engineering, vendors, subcontractors, and project team to provide corrective actions
• Act as technical resource for team and actively coach junior engineers and designers
• Create concepts and provide options to solve complex process problems
• Coordinate feasibility level scope and cost estimates as well as detailed design and project execution
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations to clients regarding project related items
• Ensure that and the client’s quality control procedures are followed
• Lead data gathering, design reviews, installations, checkout / startups and troubleshooting efforts associated with project work
• Proficient in MS Project, Word, Excel and able to review drawings using various CAD packages

Eligibility Requirements :

Location : On-site in Akron, OH - Hybrid schedule option (After 3 months)

Job type : Full time, direct hire

Relocation assistance and sign-on bonuses are offered on a case-by-case basis.

Benefits summary :