Staff Project Manager - Zanesville, OH

EAD Management Services•Zanesville, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

EAD Engineering is seeking an experienced Staff Project Manager to lead industrial, processing, institutional, and commercial facility projects. The role leads cross-functional teams of process and business experts, engineers, designers, and project support personnel to deliver mid-size to large client projects on time, within budget, and within scope. The Staff Project Manager serves as a client point of contact on assigned projects under the oversight of senior project management and reports to Project Managers and senior management. The position involves project execution and financial oversight, client communication, proposal support, and mentoring. Work may take place in an office, plant, or client-site environment, with required travel and/or field experience. EAD provides training, administrative and engineering controls, and personal protective equipment as necessary.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, Construction, or Civil Engineering, and five to seven years of relevant work experience with advanced knowledge in mechanical engineering, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Five to seven years of project management or execution experience, with an understanding of standard project management processes and procedures.
PMP certification or commitment to obtain certification within 12 months.
High-level interpersonal skills, tact, and diplomacy.
Ability to manage small to mid-size projects and some large projects.
Proficiency executing fast-tracked projects.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to meet project deadlines.
Scope management and client management skills.
Engineering consulting firm experience.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including effective interaction with plant operations personnel from maintenance level through executive level.
Proven accomplishments as a project manager, senior project engineer, or lead engineer on industrial projects, and ability to supervise and direct engineers, contractors, and vendors.
Working knowledge of Excel, including macros.
Self-starter with strong attention to detail.
Ability to multitask across numerous projects at different stages of completion.
Ability to support business development opportunities.
Valid driver's license that can be maintained.
Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office; MS Project required.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with food manufacturing, life sciences, bioprocess, and/or petrochemical companies, or with construction of large industrial plants or power stations.

Responsibilities

Deliver projects under budget, within schedule and agreed scope, and with a strong customer experience.
Lead small to mid-size teams across engineering disciplines and project support functions, and lead multiple mid-size to large multidisciplinary projects.
Maintain project documentation in appropriate locations.
Manage client expectations and requirements, and serve as a point of contact for clients, project managers, and company executives on assigned projects.
Understand and perform critical path analysis.
Sign client/firm agreements when legally qualified and within EAD signatory policy.
Maintain understanding of project financial issues and authorize client billing subject to required review by a Project Manager or Managing Director.
Report on projects, including resource utilization and profitability; remain accountable for project costs, schedules, performance, and safety.
Communicate, escalate, and resolve moderately complex client issues, escalating highly complex issues to senior project management.
Track and deliver project metrics.
Mentor and coach Associate Project Managers and other project support staff.
Adhere to EAD safety standards and practices.
Lead preparation of proposals for small to mid-size pursuits, including scope definition, schedule development, and budget estimates.
Provide marketing support and assistance.
Perform other related duties as assigned.