Project Manager, Operations Manager

Job Title:

Project Manager

Job Description

This Project Manager role oversees complex engineering projects in a highly technical environment, managing multiple initiatives simultaneously and serving as the primary point of contact for clients. The position focuses on design engineering oversight, project coordination, and project financial management, ensuring that projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget. The role requires strong leadership, client interface, and technical skills in mechanical, electrical, chemical, or similar engineering disciplines, with significant responsibility for project scheduling, documentation, and compliance.

Responsibilities

* Lead and manage multiple engineering projects concurrently, typically ranging from approximately $300,000 to $750,000 in value and lasting 6 to 18 months.

* Serve as the main point of contact for clients, handling deadlines, issues, conflicts, and overall client relations throughout the project lifecycle.

* Provide technical direction and task assignments to team members, motivating, organizing, and coordinating the project team to achieve project objectives.

* Oversee design engineering activities, focusing on design checking, review of drawings, calculations, and evaluations prepared by designers and drafters.

* Manage project budgets and margins, analyze financial performance, and make informed financial decisions that affect the overall health of the project.

* Coordinate project engineering tasks, including project planning, estimation, change order management, and document control.

* Develop, maintain, and apply project scheduling techniques to plan work, track progress, and ensure timely completion of project milestones.

* Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and processes, as well as project-specific financial obligations and contractual requirements.

* Interface heavily with clients and internal stakeholders to communicate project status, risks, and technical issues clearly and professionally.

* Support projects involving upgrades and refurbishments, such as new fencing, video monitoring systems, and other facility improvement initiatives.

* Prepare and deliver presentations, reports, and documentation related to project progress, technical findings, and financial performance.

* Effectively manage time and priorities while working on several projects simultaneously, balancing competing demands and deadlines.

* Maintain accurate and organized project documentation, including design records, change orders, schedules, and financial reports.

* Comply with nuclear plant access requirements and maintain eligibility for unescorted access, including adherence to security and safety protocols.

* Perform walkdowns of equipment in industrial plant environments, including climbing ladders, accessing security-controlled areas, and entering confined spaces and controlled hazardous areas.

* Travel to client sites as needed to support project planning, execution, and client meetings.

* Work overtime as required to meet project deadlines and support critical project activities.

Essential Skills

* Bachelor of Science in engineering or other technical specialty from an accredited university, with coursework in mechanical, electrical, chemical, or a similar technical scope.

* Minimum of 10 years of experience in design engineering, project management, and client relations.

* Experience with operating plant procedures and processes, including working within established industrial or plant environments.

* Strong experience in budget analysis and budget forecasting, with the ability to manage project margins and financial performance.

* Proven ability to manage, motivate, and organize team members, providing clear technical direction and task assignments.

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare and deliver effective presentations.

* Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and competency in email and database software.

* Effective time management skills, with demonstrated ability to work on several projects concurrently and prioritize tasks.

* Knowledge of…