Embedded Project Manager - Project Assignment - Memphis

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

Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements:

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 engineering, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

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 vendors

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

Working Conditions:

Embedded at a plant, or client site environment*

Must be willing to travel as required and work remotely on a client site.

Ability to sit and work at computer for extended periods of time

Ability to walk up numerous flights of stairs/ladders multiple times a day and/or work in tight spaces in extreme conditions

May work near moving mechanical parts and equipment*

Office, Commercial and/or Industrial setting with the potential of exposure to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals*

Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.*

Weekend, holiday or evening work as needed

* EAD will provide training, administrative/engineering controls, and personal protective equipment as necessary.

We strongly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and background will lead to a better workplace for our employees and a better product for our customers.

EAD is an Equal Opportunity Employer