Project Manager/Owner Rep

TEKsystems•Carlisle, PA

4d•$72 - $81•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Manager/Owner’s Representative (OR/PM) manages and delivers project management services while supporting internal business operations, including business development, financial management, and staff development. The role has independent responsibility for clearly defined assignments, including entire projects. The position supports multiple large greenfield and brownfield food manufacturing plant projects, primarily in the Midwest and Southeast, with a strong focus on preliminary engineering and preconstruction activities. The posting describes the position as based in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, fully onsite, with regular travel to project sites ranging from 25% to 75%. It also identifies the position as contract work and lists pay of $72.00–$81.00 per hour. The OR/PM supports contracting strategies, procurement, engineering management, estimating, scheduling, project controls, oversight, and executive reporting. The role acts as an independent advisor to clients on risks, conflicts, contract changes, and coordination among contractors, engineers, and client teams. It also provides day-to-day leadership to project or client teams, manages project execution and service delivery, reviews deliverables and project documentation, and supports quality assurance, risk management, and professional development. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and relevant experience, including food manufacturing project experience. Preferred qualifications include project management certifications and leadership experience in agribusiness, food manufacturing, or industrial manufacturing across the full project lifecycle. The posting lists technical proficiency with common project, collaboration, document, and reporting software.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in the Food & Beverage industry.
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related field.
7 years of relevant experience.
Food manufacturing project experience.
Thorough understanding of industrial manufacturing projects.
Knowledge of project management principles, construction processes, equipment, and controls.
Experience with cost modeling and risk analysis.
General understanding of Primavera, Procore, or similar systems.
Familiarity with document management software.
Proficiency with Microsoft Windows OS, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, Microsoft SharePoint, Power BI, BIM 360, and Bluebeam.
Strong analytical and detail-oriented approach.
Ability to manage projects from design and engineering through construction completion, startup, commissioning, and first product.
Adaptability and reliability in dynamic project environments.
Strong decision-making capabilities.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Ability to travel to project sites; listed travel requirements range from 25% to 75%.

Nice To Haves

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
PMI Global Accreditation Centre (GAC) accreditation.
Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification.
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification.
Demonstrated project management leadership experience in agribusiness, food manufacturing, or industrial manufacturing projects.
Experience with projects across the full project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

Support development of contracting strategies aligned with project goals and objectives.
Develop RFPs, facilitate bidding processes, lead bid meetings, evaluate bids, prepare scoring matrices, and recommend contract awards.
Review client contracts, advise on risks, recommend contract terms, support contractor performance, and assist with commitment-based cost reporting.
Support owner and engineer/contractor negotiations.
Understand client needs for preliminary engineering services based on the project or program development stage.
Support clients in developing RFPs for engineering services and/or collaborate with engineering teams on client proposals.
Serve as the day-to-day point of contact for clients.
Manage, coordinate, and oversee engineering services throughout assignments.
Support and advise on construction delivery methods.
Manage development of bridging packages up to 30% design completion for Design-Build bidding or subsequent design development.
Support RFP development and bidding and selection processes for engineering services, Construction Management, Design-Build, and multiple-prime contractor services.
Work with internal estimating resources, monitor estimating activities, and help clients understand estimates and associated risks.
Validate scope and package assumptions; assist with reconciling contractor bids with estimates during schematic design reviews.
Help clients understand bid gaps, bid spreads, clarifications, and exclusions.
Assist with Guaranteed Maximum Price negotiations and GMP cost validation through project development.
Oversee planning and scheduling teams developing and implementing master project schedules and scheduling strategies.
Recommend project controls processes, procedures, and reporting requirements; support selection of cost, schedule, and reporting tools; and work with project controls teams to improve cost and schedule management.
Advise clients independently on conflicts, risks, contract changes and amendments, contractor and engineering interactions, and coordination with finance, procurement, operations, and other client teams.
Provide executive-level reporting on KPIs, project risks, status, and progress.
Provide management and daily leadership to AtkinsRéalis project teams or client teams.
Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, engineers, contractors, and consultants.
Prepare, review, and manage project execution plans and day-to-day project operations and service delivery.
Identify resource requirements and assign responsibilities.
Review project deliverables before client submission; prepare for project reviews and quality assurance activities.
Minimize project risks for AtkinsRéalis and clients, and ensure project documentation is complete, current, and properly maintained.
Review project hours and expenses regularly.
Manage and review third-party engineering, contractor, and consultant contracts and invoices on behalf of clients.
Support execution and filing of project legal documentation.
Ensure professional execution and timely delivery of assigned work; complete complex assignments involving multiple disciplines and responsibilities.
Make decisions extending beyond self-performed technical work and recommend execution strategies.
Provide work guidance to team members and support their professional development.