Project Manager/Construction Manager - Jackson, TN

A Great Opportunity for Growth within a Successful Company!

Join one of the United States' most progressive and innovative construction, automation, and engineering service firms. EAD supports clients' projects on hundreds of systems in industrial manufacturing facilities specializing in food and beverage, life sciences, specialty chemical, consumer goods and parcel and logistics. This opportunity will enable you to enjoy a fast-paced environment working on projects of all sizes and complexities.

EAD Engineering is looking for an experienced Project Manager/Construction Manager for projects in industrial, processing, institutional and commercial facilities. The Project Manager/Construction Manager is responsible for leading cross-functional teams of process/business experts, engineers, and designers to deliver client projects on time, on budget and in scope. They are also the primary point of contact for new clients from closing the sale to successful project execution.

Responsibilities

• Ensure projects are delivered under budget, within schedule, within the agreed-to scope and with great customer experience
• Lead small teams consisting of various engineering disciplines and other project support personnel
• Responsible for maintaining appropriate project documentation in the proper locations
• Manage client's project expectations and requirements
• Understand and perform critical path analysis
• Sign client/firm agreement, if legally qualified within the limits of EAD signatory policy
• Maintains understanding of project financial issues
• Authorizes billing to client
• Responsible for project reporting including resource utilization and project profitability
• Accountable for project costs, schedules, performance and safety
• Responsible for communications, escalations and resolving complex client issues
• Act as single point of contact to the client, senior-level project managers and company executives
• Tracking and delivering project metrics
• Mentoring and coaching team members
• Report into senior and executive management
• Lead multiple, large, multi-disciplinary projects
• Responsible for adhering to all EAD's safety standards and practices
• Lead preparation of proposals including scope definition, schedule development and budget estimates
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, Construction, or Civil Engineering and six years of relevant working experience with advanced knowledge in mechanical engineering, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Six years of experience in project management/execution with an understanding of standard project management processes/procedures
• PMP certified or committed to obtain the certification within 12 months
• High level interpersonal skills, tact, and diplomacy
• Ability to manage small to large projects
• Proficient in executing fast tracked projects
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to meet project deadlines
• Scope management and client management skills
• Engineering consulting firm experience
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, while being capable of interacting effectively with plant operations from the maintenance level through and including the executive level
• Must have a proven track record of accomplishments as a project manager or lead engineer on industrial projects and be capable of supervising and directing a team of engineers, contractors, and vendors
• Working knowledge of excel including macros
• Self-starter with strong attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task while working on numerous projects simultaneously at various stages of completion
• Ability to develop business opportunities
• Possess and able to maintain a valid driver's license
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office, MS Project required

Preferred Certifications and skills:

• Experience in working with food manufacturing, life sciences, bioprocess and/or petrochemical companies, construction of large industrial plants, or power stations will be advantageous

Working Conditions:

• Office, plant, or client site environment*
• Ability to sit and work at computer for extended periods of time
• Ability to walk up numerous flights of stairs/ladders multiple times a day and/or work in tight spaces in extreme conditions
• May work near moving mechanical parts and equipment*
• Office, Commercial and/or Industrial setting with the potential of exposure to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals*
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.*
• Periodic weekend, holiday or evening work as needed
• Travel and/or field experience required

*EAD will provide training, administrative/engineering controls, and personal protective equipment as necessary.

We strongly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and background will lead to a better workplace for our employees and a better product for our customers.

EAD is an Equal Opportunity Employer