Senior Project Manager - West Texas

MEI Rigging & Crating•Coppell, TX

About The Position

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for one or more assigned projects and all related activities, from the quoting phase through onsite management and final closeout. The role oversees MEI field teams and coordinates project work across functions, including facilities, operations, and administration. The Senior Project Manager manages project scope, schedules, costs, staffing, contracts, change orders, and client communications while ensuring work adheres to contract specifications and safety expectations. The position also supervises Project Managers and Project Engineers in the region and may require extended stays at project sites.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, project management, industrial engineering, or a related field.
Three to five years managing pharmaceutical or life-science-related projects.
Seven to ten years of experience managing multiple projects in a production facility or industrial environment.
Familiarity with job-site and field concepts, practices, procedures, bottlenecks, and risks.
Extensive experience and judgment in planning and accomplishing goals.
Strong interpersonal, supervisory, project-management, communication, and presentation skills.
Self-directed and motivated, with the ability to lead a team or work independently.
Ability to solve problems, manage time, use initiative, and exercise independent judgment within established guidelines.
Ability to negotiate with peers on priorities and design, and to recognize and resolve conflict early.
Ability to participate in and contribute to department and team meetings.
Ability to read and interpret data, contracts, blueprints, schematics, and detailed plans.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Demonstrated knowledge of SharePoint.
Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain one quickly.
Ability to travel to project sites and stay on or near sites for extended periods.
Ability to perform hands-on work alongside field technicians in machine-tool assembly and erection.
Ability to perform considerable physical activity, including climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and crouching; lift or move materials weighing up to 50 pounds; traverse uneven terrain; and work around heavy equipment or machinery.
Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather and in non-climate-controlled environments with high noise levels or low lighting.
Ability to travel frequently by automobile to project sites.
Commitment to honesty, integrity, professionalism, quality service, and safety for oneself and others.

Nice To Haves

MBA.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Five or more years of machinery moving, construction, project management, or construction safety experience.

Responsibilities

Review plans and technical documents; answer questions about project scope and timing; monitor costs and progress.
Conduct pre-handoff meetings with sales and operations before projects begin and post-handoff meetings after completion to clarify scope and expectations and identify lessons learned.
Understand contract language and execute projects within the contract scope.
Plan, administer, and complete assigned projects, including work across functional areas and projects of varying length, complexity, and phases.
Direct project staff and verify or approve payroll.
Communicate with clients, contractors, designers, and subcontractors through RF/Q/PI processes about costs, scope, staffing, schedules, and change orders.
Collaborate with teams to execute project plans and document revisions through a structured change-order process.
Prepare project status reports and ensure project plans comply with contract specifications.
Manage job-site activities for crews and subcontractors.
Work with sales throughout project phases and coordinate with safety professionals on safety training and incident investigations involving accidents, injuries, equipment, or property damage.
Travel to client job sites and work onsite while directing project activities.
Develop detailed schedules with milestones, deliverables, and dependencies based on objectives, budget, scope, timeline, and risks.
Facilitate weekly progress meetings, resolve issues, and communicate with team members, stakeholders, and executives.
Maintain project files in SharePoint for continuity and historical documentation.
Represent MEI professionally and adhere to its mission, vision, and values.
Supervise Project Managers and Project Engineers in the region.
Work alongside field technicians in assembling and erecting machine tools.
Travel to project locations and stay on or near sites for extended periods as needed.
Follow job-site safety awareness expectations and contribute to a high-functioning team environment.