Project Manager - Fort Smith
Listed on 2026-01-01
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Engineering
Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering
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About
The Role
We have an immediate need to bring on a skilled Project Manager to join our team, working at a leading provider of aluminum-based component products used in water treatment, pulp and paper manufacturing, and other sectors. In this dynamic role, you'll manage capital projects and major maintenance work at the company's Ft. Smith, Arkansas plant while also providing critical support to multiple sites across the U.S. The right individual will be a key part of our team, capable of operating independently and consistently performing to very high standards.
About
The Role
We have an immediate need to bring on a skilled Project Manager to join our team, working at a leading provider of aluminum-based component products used in water treatment, pulp and paper manufacturing, and other sectors. In this dynamic role, you'll manage capital projects and major maintenance work at the company's Ft. Smith, Arkansas plant while also providing critical support to multiple sites across the U.S. The right individual will be a key part of our team, capable of operating independently and consistently performing to very high standards.
About TAI
TAI has been a leading multidisciplinary firm for over 35 years, providing expert engineering, management, and technical services to industrial, manufacturing, commercial, and mission critical markets. With over 300 skilled professionals, 16 different divisions, and 6 offices across the US, TAI offers sole-source solutions for complex projects, built on long-term client partnerships and a culture that attracts top talent.
Team members at TAI are capable, well-rounded, flexible, and optimistic. We have found that the best employees are the ones who recognize the importance of what they do and the ones who let that guide them in the actions they take. More than any skill, we seek people who make decisions that support the common good. We work for our clients, and we work for one another.
Here’s a Glimpse Into Your Day To Day
- Oversight, coordination and execution of capital and maintenance projects from inception to turnover to user groups, including project scoping, preliminary and detailed design and review, CAPEX document development and approval, construction/installation, commissioning, startup and qualification.
- Track, analyze, and improve key maintenance parameters such as asset utilization, maintenance costs, PM compliance, schedule compliance, etc. Identify and lead continuous improvement activities.
- Management and successful execution of multiple projects using client procedures and industry best practices to the agreed upon scope, schedule, budget and technical quality.
- Coordinate all technical activities on assigned projects. Responsible for having an awareness of and ability to recognize technical problems.
- Monitors project budgets and schedules for trends/compliance to budget and prepare periodic reports.
- Coordinate reviews and checking of engineering deliverables.
- Coordinate the efforts of engineering support groups and external resources such as vendors, consultants and contractors.
- Conduct project meetings and effective communications with user group and project stake holders.
- Prepare detailed project cost estimates and schedules
- Minimum of 5 years as a Project Manager in a chemical manufacturing environment
- 8+ years of experience working in or around a manufacturing or process industry setting
- Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical will be considered)
- Basic knowledge of design and regulatory Codes and Standards
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% of the time to other plants
- Ability to work well cross-functionally with Maintenance, Operations, Contractors, etc.
- Ability to manage contractors and vendors
- Proficient with Microsoft Office products
- Annual Profit Sharing Bonus (variable)
- PTO and Paid Holidays
- Health Benefits:
Employee through family level coverage for medical, dental, and…
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