Project Manager

AVANTech, LLC; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO and holidays

Advancement opportunities

Employer-matched insurance options

401(k) with employer match

Flexible work schedule (4-day weeks/si

Job summary

AVANTech, LLC seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead complex programs across the organization. You will oversee the full lifecycle from planning to delivery, aligning with budgets and customer expectations.

The role requires proactive leadership, excellent communication, and effective stakeholder management in a dynamic environment. The Project Manager will coordinate research, development, design, manufacturing, installation, and commissioning efforts, driving strategic initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
• 8+ years of project management experience, including leadership of large, complex projects.
• Proven track record delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Strong knowledge of PM methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience managing cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams.
• Proficiency with PM tools (MS Project, Jira, Smartsheet).
• All candidates must pass drug test, pre-employment physical, and background check.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple concurrent projects, ensuring successful delivery within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, resource allocations, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Serve as primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, including engineering, operations, and business units.
• Monitor project performance using appropriate tools; provide regular status updates to leadership.
• Identify risks and issues early, implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Create proposal costing worksheets and obtain quotes for materials.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Smartsheet

Job description

AVANTech, LLC is a rapidly growing technology company which designs, fabricates, and operates specialty water treatment equipment for government and commercial clients. We solve some of the most challenging problems in the water industry – from being first responders to the Fukushima Nuclear Plant meltdown to implementing patented first-of-its-kind technology for industrial wastewater recycling to cleaning-up legacy wastewater at government sites resulting from weapons manufacturing during the cold war era. AVANTech’s goal is to improve the environment around us and support our clients with innovative sustainable water treatment solutions.

This position can be located in our Knoxville, TN or Columbia, SC offices

Benefits of working with AVANTech

Generous paid time off and holidays.

Great opportunity for advancement with a growing company.

Varied insurance offerings with employer matching.

401(k) savings plan with employer match.

Flexible work schedule, including 4-day work week or other schedule options

Position Summary

AVANTech, LLC is seeking an experienced and results-driven Senior Project Manager to lead complex projects and drive strategic initiatives across the organization. This role is responsible for overseeing the full project lifecycle - from planning and execution to delivery and evaluation - while ensuring alignment with business objectives, timelines, customer expectations and budgets.

The ideal candidate is a proactive leader with strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills, capable of managing multiple high-impact projects in a dynamic environment.

The Project Manager will work closely with the functional area manager and will be responsible for delivering all stages of the project(s) assigned (i.e., research and development, proposal development, design, manufacture, installation, and commissioning).

At AVANTech the differentiator between a project manager and a senior program manager is the ability to develop client relationships and further market penetration.

Job Responsibilities/Duties

• Lead and manage multiple concurrent projects, ensuring successful delivery within scope, schedule, and budget
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, resource allocations, and risk mitigation strategies
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, including engineering, operations, and business units
• Monitor project performance using appropriate tools and techniques; provide regular status updates to leadership
• Identify risks and issues early, implementing corrective actions as needed
• Ensure compliance with company standards, policies, and regulatory requirements
• Create proposal costing worksheets (project cost estimates)
• Obtain quotes for materials identified in the proposal phase of a project

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field (Master's preferred)
• 8+ years of project management experience, including leadership of large, complex projects
• Proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid)
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Experience managing cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Smartsheet)

All candidates must be able to pass a drug test, pre-employment physical, and background investigation.