Project Manager

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

401(k) savings plan with employer match

Flexible work schedule

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

AVANTech LLC in Columbia, South Carolina, is seeking a Project Manager to oversee the management of projects related to the design and implementation of water treatment systems, particularly in the nuclear industry. The role includes tracking project phases, collaborating with teams to ensure success, and supporting production requirements.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor of Science in Engineering and have 1-3 years of relevant experience, with strong communication skills and attention to detail. The position is full-time with a competitive salary and relocation package.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience preferred in a closely related field, particularly nuclear.
• Strong ability to adapt through schedule changes in a high output environment.
• Experience in a fabrication environment or on-site construction is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Track and manage all stages of assigned projects.
• Collaborate with department managers to ensure deliverable requirements are met.
• Monitor task completion status to identify at-risk project tasks.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Analytical problem solving

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe

Job description

WhoWeAre

AVANTech, LLC is a rapidlygrowing technology company which designs, fabricates, and operates specialtywater treatment equipment for government and commercial clients. We solve someof the most challenging problems in the water industry – from being firstresponders to the Fukushima Nuclear Plant melting to implementing patentedfirst- of-its-kind technology for industrial wastewater recycling to cleaning-uplegacy wastewater at government sites resulting from weapons manufacturingduring the cold war era. AVANTech’s goal is to improve the environment aroundus and support our clients with innovative sustainable water treatmentsolutions.

Benefitsof working with AVANTech

Generouspaid time off and holidays.

Greatopportunity for advancement with a growing company.

Variedinsurance offerings with employer matching.

401(k)savings plan with employer match.

Flexiblework schedule.

Position Summary

The Project Manager will work closely with the Production Manager, Engineering and Operations Departments and will be responsible for tracking and managing all stages of the project(s) assigned (i.e., research and development, proposal development, design, manufacture, installation, and commissioning).

The primary focus for the Project Manager will be to lead the design, fabrication, testing, and commissioning of systems used to treat liquid and solid waste, primarily in the nuclear industry. This will typically include skid-based systems, piping, and vessels.

JobResponsibilities/Duties

• Develop and maintain project management matrices.
• Order component parts, maintaining inventory to support projects at all phases.
• Collaborate with department managers from planning phase all the way through delivery acting as liaison between team members, vendors, and customers to ensure deliverables, requirements, schedules, cost and meeting plans are communicated.
• Utilize appropriate tools to plan and communicate project timelines, tasks, milestones, and deadlines.
• Develop work packages for distribution to the production floor for fabrication and support active fabrication projects through completion.
• Communicate any required design changes to Engineering for action.
• Support documentation requirements as directed to include photographs, reports, etc, at appropriate fabrication stage.
• Monitor task completion status to identify at-risk project tasks and accordingly allocate resources and hours to the project.
• Alter and modify designs to meet requirements and to eliminate malfunctions.
• Provide technical support to external and internal customers
• Complete other duties as assigned by Management.

RequiredQualifications

• Bachelorof Science (B.S.) Degree in Engineering from an accredited college/university.
• 1-3 years experience preferred in closely related field (nuclear preferred), and 2 - 4 years of related educational training (Mechanical Engineering Degree preferred)
• Proactive, resourceful, and highly motivated with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work and adapt through schedule and scope changes in a high output environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe
• Innovative with strong analytical problem solving and concept design skills
• Ability to conduct cost and time estimations
• Meticulous attention to detail and able to work independently and within a team
• A high level of safe working practices and procedures awareness necessary
• Prior experience in a fabrication environment or on-site construction is preferred

Allcandidates must be able to pass a drug test, pre-employment physical, andbackground investigation.

JobType & Compensation

Full-time,salaried, exempt.

Annualsalary starting at $80,000

Relocation package available

Paidtime off, flexible hours, and a comprehensive benefits package.

AVANTechLLC is an affirmative action/Equal Opportunity Employer.