Project Lead - Building and Construction

Intertek•Manchester Township, PA

About The Position

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a Project Lead to join our Building & Construction team in York, PA. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in [industry or career path name]. Intertek's Building and Construction division is a suite of Intertek brands that are industry leaders across multiple architecture, engineering and construction disciplines, developing the most innovative product and project solutions. Intertek's project-related assurance, testing, inspection and consulting services are the risk management and quality assurance partner you need to ensure the reliability, safety and performance of your new developments, existing assets and facilities. Intertek is continually innovating and evolving to reduce risk for consumers, brands and organizations in every sector and industry around the world. We go beyond Testing, Inspection and Certification of products: we are a Total Quality Assurance Provider to industries worldwide. Our Purpose: Bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life. The Project Lead is responsible for acting as the client's main point of contact until a project is assigned to the test lab and coordinating activities between quoting and testing. This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
3+ years' experience directly related with customer service and/or sales
Experience that facilitates an understanding of the employed department preferred
Valid driver’s license and reliable driving record is required
[Physical requirements, if applicable]

Nice To Haves

General knowledge of laboratory testing preferred
Technical competence to effectively communicate the test procedure concepts, specifications and results with customers
Understanding of and experience with consensus standards (ASTM, ANSI, …)
Must be technically competent to understand and communicate test procedures, specifications, and results
Strong customer service and communication skills (written and oral)
High level of computer proficiency, including MS Word, MS Excel, and Adobe Pro
Demonstrable competence in the command of the English language including grammatical skills, and ability to review and assist in the preparation of technical reports
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment with shifting priorities
Competence in math, science and critical thinking skills, able to identify and question illogical scenarios

Responsibilities

Follow and enforce all safety requirements and company policies
Provide exceptional customer service
Take full responsibility for assigned projects
Initiate project coordination with the client, immediately upon receipt of signed proposal
Establish timeframe for shipment & receipt of materials for testing
Introduce project team
Request additional documentation as needed (e.g. drawings, PO, installation details, material handling/curing requirements,…)
Prepare deposit invoices where required
Participate in progress meetings with lab personnel as needed
Assist with administrative and/or project management tasks as needed (invoicing, managing forecasting tools, communicating with customers)
Performs other work as required