About Gradiant
Gradiant is a different kind of water company. With a full suite of differentiated and proprietary end-to-end solutions for advanced water and wastewater treatment, powered by the top minds in water, the company serves clients’ mission-critical operations in the world’s essential industries, including semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, lithium and critical minerals, and renewable energy. Gradiant’s solutions reduce water used and wastewater discharged, reclaim valuable resources, and renew wastewater into freshwater. Headquartered in Boston, Gradiant was founded at MIT and has over 1,400 employees worldwide. Discover us at www.gradiant.com.
Job Overview
The Project Manager studies, understands and executes projects within schedule and budget, managing each phase from design to completion while ensuring efficient use of resources and improved cost-effectiveness. The role is responsible for Project P&L, delivery targets, key performance indicators, scope management, cost control and value-added services. It is challenging and offers significant potential for innovation and growth.
The candidate should have strong technical, organizational and communication skills related to project management. Specific knowledge of water treatment systems, design specifications and standards is desired.
Key Responsibilities
Project Delivery & Control
- Plan, organize and direct assigned projects, ensuring they are on time, on budget and within scope.
- Take overall responsibility for project initiation, planning, design, execution, monitoring, controlling and closure.
- Define project tasks and resource requirements, and determine project responsibilities by identifying phases and elements, assigning personnel and reviewing sub-contractor bids.
- Determine the project schedule by studying the project plan and specifications, calculating time requirements and sequencing project elements.
- Maintain the schedule by monitoring progress, coordinating activities and resolving problems.
- Track project deliverables using appropriate tools and initiate corrective actions where necessary.
- Monitor overall progress and use of resources.
- Ensure all engineering documents and deliverables are accurate and prepared on schedule.
Commercial, Budget & Contracts
- Manage project budget and resource allocation.
- Track monthly progress, budget, cash flow and expenses.
- Generate contractual agreements and finalize terms and conditions.
- Negotiate costs and manage sub-contractors across disciplines to achieve desired deliverables.
Risk, Quality & Compliance
- Identify and implement risk management, including contingency plans, and formulate and take corrective measures.
- Ensure compliance with applicable codes, practices, policies, performance standards and specifications.
- Ensure all health, safety, contractual and legal requirements are met throughout the project.
- Generate innovative solutions and approaches to improve quality of service, efficiency, safety and environmental standards in meeting customer needs.
Client Management
- Interact with clients, interpret their needs and requirements, and translate them into an actionable plan.
- Respond to client complaints, concerns and requests; ensure client satisfaction, manage escalations and act as the client’s point of contact.
- Attend regular meetings with clients and vendors to strengthen customer relationships, resolve issues and understand needs.
Reporting & Communication
- Prepare project status reports and monthly progress reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and trends, and recommending actions.
- Prepare MOM and attend meetings with clients and vendors.
- Provide consistent project updates to stakeholders on strategy, adjustments and progress.
- Hold regular meetings to keep the project on time and within budget.
- Present detailed project summaries to management and conduct post-implementation analyses to identify areas for improvement.
Team Leadership & Collaboration
- Work with the Senior Project Manager/Project Director and Engineering Manager, and collaborate with discipline engineers and project team members to improve project methods and meet timelines.
- Provide direction and support to the project team; manage, develop and motivate staff to reach their full potential.
- Support engineering, project management and deployment groups in identifying and resolving issues.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field, with a minimum of 15+ years of experience, preferably in design and construction of water and wastewater treatment plants, refineries, chemical plants or equivalent.
- PMP certification preferred.
- Proficiency in MS Project or other project management software.
- Knowledge of both theoretical and practical aspects of project management.
- Excellent project management and supervision skills.
- Excellent organizational, time management, leadership and decision-making skills.
- Ability to work independently and in an interdisciplinary team environment, professionally and on time.
- Ability to measure project performance and identify areas for improvement.
- Ability to work across multiple discipline projects.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Familiarity with concepts, practices and procedures commonly used in EPC projects and design/manufacturing companies.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Some international travel may be required.
Gradiant is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.