Technical Project Manager

BlastOne • Columbus, OH

14d • Onsite

About The Position

The Technical Project Manager (TPM) owns the technical development and execution of BlastOne’s pre-award project lifecycle, from early opportunity shaping through contract execution. The role partners with Client Partnerships/Capture Management, Project Executives, and Proposal Managers to turn opportunities into well-defined, de-risked, commercially viable contracts. The TPM leads technical solution development and definition, and works with external Proposal Managers to incorporate technical solutions, capture strategy, and inputs into compliant, high-quality proposals. This is a hands-on role in which the TPM owns the technical position and performs the work to develop it.

The TPM develops early concepts, technical solutions, preliminary system architectures, and Basis of Design (BoD) outputs. The role evaluates solution options and coordinates technical scope, cost, schedule, constructability, and client objectives. It also supports early cost estimates and presentations, preliminary engineering calculations, and concept documentation.

The TPM identifies and mitigates technical, execution, and commercial risks; validates proposed solutions against construction methods, site conditions, and operational requirements; and engages subcontractors, vendors, and internal subject-matter experts. The role reviews client RFQ/RFP packages for specification compliance, scope gaps, clarifications, exclusions, and bid conformance.

The TPM develops cost frameworks, supports detailed cost buildup, prepares vendor and subcontractor RFQs, levels bids, and identifies long-lead equipment and schedule-driving items. The role owns technical, scope, and cost inputs to proposals; reviews proposal content for accuracy and alignment with the BoD; aligns cross-functional stakeholders; and ensures technical, cost, and execution inputs are ready before proposal development begins. The TPM supports proposal reviews and final validation as the technical authority, and performs other duties as needed.

The position is primarily office-based in a collaborative, open-plan office, with occasional site visits and travel of 4–6 days per month across the United States and Canada. The stated standard work week is 40 hours, Monday through Friday, with working hours listed as 7:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. A valid US passport is required.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in pre-construction, project management, or design/build environments.
• Strong technical aptitude and experience with industrial or construction projects.
• Familiarity with project costing, estimating, and high-level scheduling.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, submittals, and engineering drawings.
• Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or Construction Management.
• Professional and polished demeanor and ability to represent BlastOne with clients.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to balance technical scope, cost, and client expectations.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and persistence in follow-through.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive/SharePoint, and MS Project.
• Comfort navigating 3D models and integrating them into presentations.
• Skill using remote meeting tools such as Teams and Zoom.
• Ability to travel 4–6 days per month across the United States and Canada.
• Must hold a valid US passport.
• Collaborative approach and ability to contribute positively to BlastOne’s culture and core values.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting C-level or client-facing presentations.
• Industrial, mechanical, or electrical construction or equipment-related experience.
• Familiarity with Procore.
• PMP or PMI certification.
• Flair for visual presentations and proposal development.

Responsibilities

• Develop early-stage concept models, technical solutions, and preliminary system architectures with subject-matter experts and engineering resources.
• Mature conceptual designs into structured Basis of Design (BoD) outputs that support scope definition, constructability, and execution planning.
• Develop and compare solution options, aligning technical approach with cost, schedule, and client objectives.
• Develop early ROM costings and presentations in coordination with Project Executives and Engineering.
• Develop and review preliminary engineering calculations and concept documentation to support the BoD and pricing.
• Identify and mitigate technical, execution, and commercial risks through concept development and engineering validation.
• Validate proposed solutions against realistic construction methodologies, site conditions, and operational requirements.
• Engage subcontractors, vendors, and internal subject-matter experts to validate assumptions, inform pricing, and reduce execution risk.
• Review client RFQ/RFP packages for specification compliance, scope gaps, clarifications, exclusions, and technical bid conformance.
• Translate concepts into cost frameworks and support progressive budget refinement from ROM through detailed pricing.
• Align technical solutions with commercial strategies in coordination with Client Partnerships and Project Executives.
• Support Project Management, Engineering, and Sales teams in developing initial detailed cost buildups.
• Prepare vendor and subcontractor RFQs, level bids, and identify long-lead equipment and schedule-driving items.
• Own technical, scope, and cost inputs to the proposal process and partner with external Proposal Managers to translate these into proposal deliverables.
• Review and validate proposal content for technical accuracy, completeness, and alignment with the BoD.
• Deliver proposal inputs on time, at the required quality, and in alignment with capture strategy.
• Lead alignment across Sales, Project Executives, Engineering, and Procurement so stakeholders share a validated technical and commercial position.
• Surface and resolve conflicts between technical, commercial, and execution positions before proposal kickoff.
• Ensure technical, cost, and execution inputs, BoD, assumptions, and pricing frameworks are defined and documented before proposal development kickoff.
• Act as the point of accountability for technical and commercial integrity of the pursuit prior to submission.
• Support proposal reviews and final validation cycles as the technical authority.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Benefits

• Flexible time off.
• Generous 401k policy.
• Industry-leading health insurance and benefits program.
• Opportunities to grow within the company and industry, including increased responsibilities and compensation.
• Meaningful mission and family culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level