Associate Project Manager - Parsippany, NJ

A Great Opportunity for Growth within a Successful Company!

Join one of the United States' most progressive and innovative construction, automation, and engineering service firms. EAD supports clients' projects on hundreds of systems in industrial manufacturing facilities specializing in food and beverage, life sciences, 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 Engineering is looking for an experienced Associate Project Manager for projects in industrial, processing, institutional and commercial facilities. The Associate Project Manager supports cross-functional teams of process/business experts, engineers, and designers to deliver client projects on time, on budget and in scope, working under the direction of a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager. This role is a developmental step toward full project ownership, with growing responsibility for client interaction and project execution.

Responsibilities

• Ensure assigned project tasks and work packages are delivered under budget, within schedule, within the agreed-to scope and with a great customer experience


• Support Project Managers in leading small teams consisting of various engineering disciplines and other project support personnel


• Responsible for maintaining appropriate project documentation in the proper locations


• Support management of client's project expectations and requirements under the direction of a Project Manager


• Develop understanding of critical path analysis, with guidance from senior project staff


• Develops understanding of project financial issues


• Assist with project reporting including resource utilization and project profitability


• Support tracking of project costs, schedules, performance and safety on assigned tasks


• Assist with routine client communications, escalating complex issues to a Project Manager


• Track and help deliver project metrics


• Report into Project Managers and senior management


• Support delivery of small to mid-size, single- or limited multi-disciplinary projects


• Responsible for adhering to all EAD's safety standards and practices


• Assist in preparation of proposals including scope definition, schedule development and budget estimates


• Provide marketing support and assistance


• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, Construction, or Civil Engineering and three to five years of relevant working experience with working knowledge in mechanical engineering, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience


• Three to five years of experience in project management/execution with an understanding of standard project management processes/procedures


• PMP certification preferred, or willingness to pursue certification


• Strong interpersonal skills, tact, and diplomacy


• Ability to manage small to mid-size projects, or components of larger projects


• Developing proficiency in executing fast tracked projects


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills


• Ability to meet project deadlines


• Developing scope management and client management skills


• Engineering consulting firm experience preferred


• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, while being capable of interacting effectively with plant operations from the maintenance level through the management level


• Track record of accomplishments as a project engineer, assistant project manager, or lead engineer on industrial projects; developing capability to help direct a team of engineers, contractors, and vendors


• Working knowledge of excel including macros


• Self-starter with strong attention to detail


• Ability to multi-task while working on numerous projects simultaneously at various stages of completion


• Developing ability to support business development opportunities


• Possess and able to maintain a valid driver's license


• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office, MS Project required

Preferred Certifications and skills:

• Experience in working with food manufacturing, life sciences, bioprocess and/or petrochemical companies, construction of large industrial plants, or power stations will be advantageous

Working Conditions:

• Office, plant, or client site environment*


• 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.*


• Periodic weekend, holiday or evening work as needed


• Travel and/or field experience required

*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