Staff Project Manager - Zanesville, OH

EAD Management Services Inc•Zanesville, OH

7d•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 is based in an office, plant, or client-site environment and may involve travel and field work. EAD provides training, administrative and engineering controls, and personal protective equipment as necessary. Periodic evening, weekend, or holiday work may be needed.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, Construction, or Civil Engineering, plus five to seven years of relevant work experience and advanced knowledge in mechanical engineering, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Five to seven years of project management or execution experience and understanding of standard project management processes and procedures.
PMP certification or commitment to obtain it 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.
Experience at an engineering consulting firm.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including effective interaction with plant operations staff from maintenance through executive levels.
Proven accomplishments as a project manager, senior project engineer, or lead engineer on industrial projects, with the 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 and ability to maintain it.
Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office; MS Project is required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Deliver projects under budget, on schedule, within the agreed scope, and with a positive customer experience.
Lead small to mid-size teams from multiple engineering disciplines and project support functions.
Maintain project documentation in appropriate locations.
Manage client expectations and requirements.
Understand and perform critical-path analysis.
Sign client or firm agreements when legally qualified and within EAD signatory policy.
Maintain an understanding of project financial issues.
Authorize client billing, subject to Project Manager or Managing Director review when required.
Prepare project reporting, including resource utilization and profitability.
Be accountable for project costs, schedules, performance, and safety.
Manage communications and escalations, resolve moderately complex client issues, and escalate highly complex issues to senior project management.
Serve as a point of contact for clients, project managers, and company executives on assigned projects.
Track and deliver project metrics.
Mentor and coach Associate Project Managers and other project support staff.
Lead multiple mid-size to large multidisciplinary projects.
Adhere to EAD safety standards and practices.
Lead proposal preparation 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.