Embedded Project Manager – Project Assignment - Omaha

EAD Management Services•Omaha, NE

2d•Onsite

About The Position

A Great Opportunity for Growth within a Successful Company! Join one of the United States' most progressive and innovative automation, engineering and construction service firms. EAD supports clients' projects on hundreds of systems in industrial manufacturing facilities specializing in food and beverage, 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 is building a high-performance network of senior, field-deployable professionals to support capital project execution in industrial manufacturing environments. This role is a Temporary Full-Time (W-2) position designed for professionals who will be embedded at client sites for the duration of specific project assignments. As an Embedded Project Manager – Project Assignment , you will operate as a trusted extension of both the client and EAD, providing on-site leadership and execution support. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy travel, hands-on project work, and dynamic, project-based assignments where duration is tied to the needs of each engagement.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, Construction, Civil Engineering, Project Management with ten years of relevant working experience and advanced knowledge in mechanical engineering, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Ten years of experience in project management/execution with an understanding of standard project management processes/procedures
Experience leading or supporting projects in active client facility environments, with direct exposure to on-site operations
PMP certified
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
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
Ability to review design drawings and assess a job site for constructability including pre-construction activities, fabrication workflow, material staging, and safety risks
Ability to review and manage the implementation of safety and injury reporting procedures
Working knowledge of excel including macros
Self-starter with strong attention to detail
Ability to develop business opportunities
Posses and able to maintain a valid driver's license
Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office, MS Project required
Travel and/or field experience required

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 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