Project Manager III

CECO Environmental•Columbia, TN

65d•Onsite

About The Position

At CECO Environmental, we’re a global leader in providing sustainable solutions for industrial air, water, and energy transition. Since 1966, we’ve been addressing the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. Our mission is to protect people, the environment, and industrial equipment, making a tangible impact across industries like renewable energy, semiconductor manufacturing, power generation, and water treatment. As a purpose-driven company, we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and integrity, ensuring that every project we undertake creates lasting positive change. At CECO, you’ll be part of a growing, dynamic team committed to a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable future. As part of the CECO Environmental family of brands, KB Duct plays a critical role in delivering specialized air solutions that protect both people and the environment. By joining our team, you’ll contribute to our shared mission of protecting global industrial operations and shaping the future of environmental stewardship. The Project Manager II is responsible for independently coordinating and executing assigned work tasks on a few medium to large projects, or several smaller projects from inception to completion. This position is responsible for the leadership of projects that are cross functional and have a relative degree of complexity. This position is knowledgeable of best practices of project management and responsible for the overall health of the project, ensuring that requirements are established and met, deliverables are completed and reviewed, and the project is completed on schedule and within budget. This position may be responsible for multiple projects running concurrently and is responsible for collaborating with other members of the Project Team.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management, Business, or a related field and 3-5 years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
Working knowledge of Project Management software applications preferred.
Prior experience in the Engineering design, and/or commercial industrial manufacturing industry is helpful
Experience with distributed project teams
Able to work extended hours when needed to help meet project deadlines
Experience working in a fast paced, high-effort, dynamic work environment.
Travel is required, as necessary; must have the ability to travel across borders.

Responsibilities

Establishes scope and detailed requirements for the project. Includes facilitating requirements gathering sessions with key stakeholders. Documents and manages the requirements through the life of the project.
Identifies and manages issues, risks and changes.
Communicates and follows up regularly with team members to ensure tasks are completed according to plans.
Develops project plans for schedule, resources, and budget. Collaborates with resources managers, lead team members, Finance, and executives.
Monitors and tracks progress against plans. Reports status to project stakeholders through multiple formal communication methods (e.g, monthly status reports, bi-weekly snapshot reports, project plan updates) and informal methods (e.g, ad-hoc requests and email).
Communicates effectively with project team members, management, and project stakeholders on status, issues, risks, and project goals and objectives.
Creates status reports on a regular basis.
Assists in continuous improvement efforts of the organization's project management processes and standards.
Monitors actual project hours and costs against the project/program estimates and budget.
Monitors and reports on the project budget.
Assists with preparation of proposals.
Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.