Senior Project Manager

First Quality is a family‑owned company with 8 manufacturing campuses across the U.S. and Canada, producing personal care and household products. The Senior Project Manager position is located in Anderson, South Carolina and is responsible for leading the planning, execution, and commissioning of capital projects within the First Quality P&P division. Responsibilities Overall management of services scope definition, design deliverables prioritization, constructability reviews, approvals, and engagement of end‑users. Support geographic expansion by leading facility construction and retrofit projects in new and existing markets. Manage the interface between Engineering and Division Procurement for equipment and bulk material purchases. Oversee construction contract procurement, including RFP preparation, bid process, post‑bid verification, and award recommendation. Accountable for all contracted vendors/contractors and their deliverables, including supervision and development of direct reports. Direct construction site safety program, including enhancements, implementation, and enforcement. Manage the quality program, ensuring incorporation of lessons learned and continuous improvement of processes. Handle the Construction Check‑Out process: boundaries definition, flushing, testing, and documentation. Ensure complete installation hand‑over to Operations to support operational check‑out and start‑up. Lead planning, scheduling, and progress measurement for all project phases. Oversee estimating/budgeting, value engineering, cost management, change control, forecasting, and reporting processes. Maintain project controls, communication, and timely completion to meet end‑user requirements. Report regularly to senior leadership on project status and work closely with production leadership on installation and application. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field. 15+ years of project management experience with a proven record of successful projects. Large greenfield project experience, including leadership of at least $75M manufacturing projects and campus builds (multiple buildings) preferred. Extensive knowledge of construction and engineering, especially in flexible packaging or consumer goods manufacturing. Experience with both lump‑sum and unit‑rate contracts. Solid project controls knowledge and advanced communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (up to 50%). Ability to keep sensitive information confidential and demonstrate high ethical standards. Desired Skills and Attributes Action oriented, energetic, decisiveness, and proactive problem‑solving. Approachable, amiable, warm, and supportive of colleagues. Compassionate, empathetic, and available to assist employees. Customer focused, data‑driven, and continuously seeks improvement. Demonstrates integrity, trust, and strong ethical behavior. Effective interpersonal savviness, diplomatic, and conflict‑resolution skills. Strong managerial courage and leadership communication. Team orientation and collaborative attitude. Benefits Competitive base salary with bonus opportunities. Paid time off (minimum three weeks). Medical, dental, and vision starting day one. 401(k) with employer match. Paid parental leave and child/family care assistance. Bundle of joy benefit – year’s worth of free diapers for new baby team members. Tuition assistance. Wellness program with savings of up to $4,000 per year on insurance premiums. Annual data privacy and security training. Equal Opportunity Statement First Quality is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification, or protected Veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr First Quality King of Prussia PA