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Project Manager

At Exo, integrity isn't just a value it's the foundation of the work we do to keep our nation's infrastructure reliable and safe. From field assessments to innovative restoration solutions, we combine precision, integrity, and purpose in everything we do. Our team helps ensure power stays on, schools stay open, businesses thrive, and communities stay safe. You'll work with a respected team of experts solving meaningful challenges that protect communities and ensure the integrity of infrastructure.

Project Manager is a crucial role responsible for planning, executing, and overseeing projects from initiation to completion. This role involves coordinating cross‑functional teams, managing resources, and ensuring that projects are delivered on time and within budget while meeting the defined objectives and quality standards.

• Maintain and monitor project plans, schedules, work hours, budgets, and expenditures.
• Work with the Business Development team to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Ensure that project deadlines are met.
• Create project charters and obtain necessary approvals to initiate the project.
• Identify and manage third‑party vendors if applicable to the project.

• Assemble project teams, assign roles and responsibilities, and establish clear lines of communication.
• Coordinate project team members, fostering a collaborative and results‑oriented work environment.

• Establish and monitor quality standards, ensuring that project deliverables meet or exceed defined quality benchmarks.
• Ensure operations views are managed towards the best solution(s).
• Develop and track key performance indicators.

• Identify and assess project risks and develop risk mitigation plans.
• Monitor and manage risks throughout the project's lifecycle, taking proactive measures to avoid or minimize their impact.

• Maintain open and transparent communication with project stakeholders, providing regular updates on project status, issues, and risks.
• Prepare and distribute progress reports, ensuring that project objectives are met.
• On‑site project coordination, viewing and learning various projects by attending on‑site meetings.

• Identify and assess changes to project scope, schedule, or budget.
• Implement change control procedures and ensure proper documentation and approval of changes.

• Facilitate all project closure activities including final inspections, client acceptance, and lessons learned documentation.

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., business, engineering, project management) is typically required.
• Project management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is an asset.
• Proven project management experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of project management principles, methodologies, and tools.
• Relevant experience in the Lighting industry or Construction Industry or knowledge about Non‑Destructive Testing (NDT) is desirable.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools.
• Analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high‑quality results.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Pay Range: $65 - $80K

Reports to: Director, Project Management

Travel Requirements: Minimal travel is required for this role (up to 15%)

Physical Requirements: General Physical Health:
Good overall health to manage long hours, especially during critical project phases. Stamina:
Ability to work extended hours when necessary, including evenings or weekends, to meet project deadlines. Mobility:
Capability to move around the office or project site, which may involve walking or standing for extended periods. Occasionally lifting and carrying light to moderately heavy materials (e.g., documents, laptops). Dexterity:
Proficiency with computers and other office equipment, requiring good hand‑eye coordination and fine motor skills. Visual and Auditory Acuity:
Good vision to read detailed reports…