Project Manager

On-Board Services is hiring a Project Manager in Columbia, SC.

Position Details:

Position Type: Full Time / Contract-to-Hire

Job Location: Columbia, SC

Benefits: 401K, Dental insurance, Life Insurance, Medical Insurance, Vision Insurance, and More

Compensation: $38.00 - 40.86/hr (based on experience)

In addition to great hourly pay, benefits, Paid Training for certifications, as well as cell phone reimbursement.

Company Profile: About this opportunity

Our client is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 6,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 175 locations nationwide. Based on eligibility, role and job status, they offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.

What does a Construction Materials Project Manager do?

Manage all aspects of construction materials projects to ensure they are safely completed on time and within scope and budget. Responsible for completing the projects per contracted scope; monitor progress and performance against project plans. Troubleshoot and recommend or resolve operational problems and minimize delays. Responsible for resource management, project scheduling, budgets and forecasts, and working with external vendors, subcontractors or contractors. Conducts meetings and prepares reports to communicate the status of the projects to project team and client. Set priorities, assign tasks, and coordinate project staff to meet project targets and milestones. Communicate with the client and deliver work products to satisfaction of client. Coordinate efforts with Authorized Project Reviewer (APR) to ensure APR engagement throughout the project, particularly at critical junctures. Is involved with approving invoices, preparing change orders, and collections.

What you're responsible for:

Manage all aspects of a small to medium sized project.

Works with client or National Account Manager (NAM) to define project scope, schedule and budget.

Design, communicate, and implement a project plan for completing the project.

Lead safety efforts including preparation and compliance with approved safety plans.

Take action to resolve operational problems and minimize delays.

Identify, develop, and gather the resources to complete the project. This may include preparing calculations, designs, reports and work specifications; developing project schedules, budgets and forecasts; and selecting materials, equipment, project staff, and external contractors.

Partner with other departments or offices to secure specialized resources for the project.

Conduct meetings and prepare reports to communicate the status of the project.

Set priorities, assign tasks, and coordinates project staff to meet project targets and milestones.

Coordinate with APR to ensure appropriate oversight is in place and sufficient time allowed for reviews of all critical junctures.

Coordinate with accounting for financial management of business intelligence, invoicing and collections.

Actively identify and mitigate risks. This includes developing understanding and continuous awareness of project-related risk, and becoming familiar with what could go wrong on a project and how to protect the company. Be familiar with company risk policies.

Lead safety efforts for team and ensure team follows safety rules and guidelines. Create and model a safe work environment, and demonstrate safe practices. Promote pre-task planning for all projects.

Promote continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects. Monitor quality standards and practices.

Requirements for the job:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Geology, Construction Management, or Organizational Leadership and a minimum of 3 years' related experience. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 5 years' related experience.

Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history.

Willingness and ability to obtain other certifications relevant to the work.

Preferred Certification:

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Professional Engineer (PE), Professional Geologist (PG)

ASQ: Certified Quality Engineer

ASQ: Certified Manager of Quality / Organizational Excellence

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On-Board was founded in 1976 by Robert L. Wilson to provide Engineering and Design services to the chemical manufacturing industry. Today, On-Board is a thriving privately held family of companies with services including: Consulting, Professional Engineering, Industrial Maintenance and Facility Management, Contracted Manufacturing and Production Services, as well as Temporary Staffing and Recruiting throughout North America.

The On-Board Family of Companies conducts operations through its Corporate Headquarters located in East Windsor, NJ along with Regional Offices in New Castle, DE and Wake Forest, NC. On-Board's Mission is to provide "Flexible Service by applying the talents of our people, work processes and technology to meet our clients' expectations in a Safe, Responsible and Dependable manner."

On-Board Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

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