Embedded Project Manager – Project Assignment - Omaha
Oversee industrial automation projects on-site, leading teams to deliver under budget and on schedule while managing client expectations and safety standards.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Omaha, NE, US
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Embedded
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, Construction, Civil Engineering, Project Management with ten years of relevant working experience and advanced knowledge in mechanical e
- Ten years of experience in project management/execution with an understanding of standard project management processes/procedures
- Experience leading or supporting projects in active client facility environments, with direct exposure to on-site operations
- PMP certified
- High level interpersonal skills, tact, and diplomacy
- Ability to manage small to large projects
- Proficient in executing fast tracked projects
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Engineering consulting firm experience
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, while being capable of interacting effectively with plant operations from the maintenance level through and including the executive level
- Must have a proven track record of accomplishments as a project manager or lead engineer on industrial projects and be capable of supervising and directing a team of engineers, contractors, and vendor
- Ability to review design drawings and assess a job site for constructability including pre-construction activities, fabrication workflow, material staging, and safety risks
- Ability to review and manage the implementation of safety and injury reporting procedures
- Working knowledge of excel including macros
- Self-starter with strong attention to detail
- Ability to develop business opportunities
- Posses and able to maintain a valid driver's license
- Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office, MS Project required
- Travel and/or field experience required
Full description
A Great Opportunity for Growth within a Successful Company!
Join one of the United States' most progressive and innovative automation, engineering and construction service firms. EAD supports clients' projects on hundreds of systems in industrial manufacturing facilities specializing in food and beverage, specialty chemical, consumer goods and parcel and logistics. This opportunity will enable you to enjoy a fast-paced environment working on projects of all sizes and complexities.
EAD is building a high-performance network of senior, field-deployable professionals to support capital project execution in industrial manufacturing environments. This role is a Temporary Full-Time (W-2) position designed for professionals who will be embedded at client sites for the duration of specific project assignments. As an Embedded Project Manager – Project Assignment, you will operate as a trusted extension of both the client and EAD, providing on-site leadership and execution support. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy travel, hands-on project work, and dynamic, project-based assignments where duration is tied to the needs of each engagement.
Responsibilities
- Ensure projects are delivered under budget, within schedule, within the agreed-to scope and with great customer experience
- Lead small teams consisting of various engineering disciplines and other project support personnel
- Responsible for maintaining appropriate project documentation in the proper locations
- Manage client's project expectations and requirements
- Understand and perform critical path analysis
- Sign client/firm agreement, if qualified within the limits of EAD signatory policy
- Maintains understanding of project financial issues
- Authorizes billing to client
- Responsible for project reporting including resource utilization and project profitability
- Accountable for project costs, schedules, performance and safety
- Responsible for communications, escalations and resolving complex client issues
- Act as single point of contact to the client, senior-level project managers and company executives
- Tracking and delivering project metrics
- Mentoring and coaching team members
- Report into senior and executive management
- Lead multiple, large, multi-disciplinary projects
- Responsible for adhering to all EAD's safety standards and practices
- Lead preparation of proposals including scope definition, schedule development and budget estimates