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Project Manager

Keen Project Solutions

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. The Project Manager is responsible for leading all aspects of project execution from inception through closeout, ensuring safe, high-quality, and efficient delivery of EPC projects. This role provides daily oversight of field operations, proactively manages project controls and reporting to maintain schedule, cost, and margin performance, and serves as the central coordinator among designers, subcontractors, vendors, and field teams. The Project Manager acts as the primary client interface, maintaining clear communication, transparency, and responsiveness to ensure client satisfaction. In addition, this role contributes to the company's growth by building strong client relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and representing the organization with professionalism and integrity to promote repeat and expanded work. Day‑to‑Day Project Operations Overall accountability for safe and productive field execution. Lead weekly project coordination meetings with the team to ensure safety, quality, and productivity goals are met. Review, forecast, and schedule manpower needs and communicate to the appropriate individuals timely. Resolve field‑level issues quickly to maintain progress and minimize downtime. Ensure material procurement, information, and constraints are being managed by the team. Maintain compliance with all company and client safety and quality requirements. Accountable for the project team following the company's Core Processes. Project Controls and Reporting Develop and maintain project schedules, including milestones for engineering, procurement, and construction. Ensure timely billing to maximize earned value and cashflow on projects. Monitor self‑performed labor budget versus actual to ensure project success. Identify and document changes in scope or conditions and initiate change requests as appropriate. Forecast Estimated Cost at Completion and expected margins and communicate variances early. Conduct monthly project status reporting reviews with senior management. Monitor and report on KPI's and measurable as assigned. Coordinate Designers, Subcontractors, Vendors, and Field Teams Act as the central communication point between engineering, procurement, and construction functions. Review design deliverables to ensure design intent aligns with constructability and budget. Ensure subcontracts and purchase orders are executed timely to meet the schedule. Ensure information flow between the design team and the field is timely and complete. Client Relations Serve as the primary client point of contact for all day‑to‑day project matters. Lead regular client progress meetings and provide clear, accurate updates on status, issues, and next steps. Proactively communicate risks or changes and propose solutions before they escalade. Ensure project delivery aligns with client goals for schedule, quality, and cost. Maintain professionalism, responsiveness, and integrity in all client interactions. Gather client feedback throughout the project and adjust execution approach when needed. Support client satisfaction through transparency and problem‑solving. Business Development Build and maintain long‑term client relationships based on performance and trust. Identify potential future projects, scope expansions, or service opportunities with existing clients. Support proposal development, estimating, and bid reviews for new work. Provide lessons learned and project insights to improve pursuit strategies. Represent the company professionally at client meetings, site visits, and industry events. Contribute to maintaining a positive reputation that leads to repeat business. Education and Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Construction Engineering, Construction Management, or related Engineering degree equivalent preferred. 5+ years of progressive experience in EPC projects. Proven experience managing all EPC phases—engineering, procurement, and construction—with strong financial, schedule, and quality outcomes. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain client relationships, lead cross‑functional teams, and manage contractual and commercial responsibilities. Knowledge of project controls, scheduling, and cost management tools and familiarity with safety and regulatory compliance standards (e.g., OSHA 30‑hour). Travel 30% or as needed, by air and ground. Physical Demands Sedentary strength demands include exerting up to 20 pounds occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, sitting most of the time. Continuously requires vision, fine dexterity, hearing, and twisting. Frequently requires standing, talking, sitting, and handling. Occasionally requires walking, lifting, carrying, reaching, kneeling, pushing/pulling, bending, and crouching. Visa Sponsorship Visa sponsorship is not available for this position at this time. Benefits Benefits and additional Company Information is located on the career section of our website: This position is currently accepting applications. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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