Project Manager, Operations Manager

About Columbia Energy

Columbia Energy & Environmental Services, headquartered in Richland, WA, is a well-established small business with a strong track record of delivering comprehensive solutions in engineering, design, fabrication, instrumentation and controls, and other specialized services. With expertise in fixed-price design/build/test projects, we serve both federal and commercial clients, consistently delivering high-quality results through innovation and technical precision.

Our collaborative and experienced team is committed to providing practical, client-focused solutions tailored to address a wide range of challenges. With operations in Richland Washington and Idaho Falls Idaho we have demonstrated planned growth and dedication to broadening our capabilities. We take pride in maintaining a strong reputation for quality and integrity while ensuring compliance with rigorous industry standards.

At Columbia Energy, we foster a supportive and innovative environment where team members can thrive. As a growing small business with ambitious goals, we value initiative, teamwork, and a dedication to quality. This role offers the opportunity to work on impactful projects while advancing your career in a company that values precision, efficiency, and collaboration.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Project Manager with a strong background in industrial metal fabrication (welding/machining) to join our team. This role is responsible for leading complex fabrication and testing projects from start to finish, ensuring alignment with client requirements, safety standards, and company goals. The Project Manager will collaborate across engineering, production, and sales teams while maintaining strong client relationships and driving project success on time and within budget.

The ideal candidate will bring a proven track record of managing industrial fabrication projects, excellent communication and leadership skills, and the ability to navigate competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Lead all phases of fabrication and testing projects from planning through delivery.
• Ensure alignment with customer requirements, budgets, and schedules.
• Oversee procurement, manufacturing, testing, packaging, and delivery.

• Develop and manage comprehensive project schedules.
• Balance resource availability, customer timelines, and company priorities.
• Track progress to ensure on-time, cost-effective delivery.

• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Provide clear, professional communication and timely updates throughout the project lifecycle.

• Collaborate with the sales team on project proposals.
• Provide accurate resource estimates and technical input to support business development.

• Partner with engineers, technicians, and production teams to ensure project quality and efficiency.
• Drive alignment across teams and resolve conflicts constructively.

• Proactively identify challenges and lead the team in implementing effective solutions.
• Mitigate risks to safeguard project outcomes.

• Champion a safety-first culture in both office and shop settings.
• Ensure adherence to safety standards, quality requirements, and industry best practices.

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Maintain exceptional organizational skills and proactive communication with all stakeholders.

• Proven experience managing industrial fabrication and testing projects, with successful outcomes in cost, quality, and schedule.
• Demonstrated ability to balance competing priorities in dynamic environments.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, with a track record of effective cross-team collaboration.

• Hands-on project management experience with DOE or other government-regulated projects.
• Expertise in fabrication, testing, and inspection methods, including welding processes and fabrication equipment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Project…