Project Manager

AVANTech, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holiday pay

401(k) with employer matching

Flexible work schedule

Options for a 4-day work week

Job summary

AVANTech, LLC is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead complex programs across the lifecycle—from planning and execution to delivery and evaluation—ensuring alignment with business objectives, timelines, customer expectations, and budgets.

The ideal candidate will bring 8+ years of PM leadership, proven delivery performance, and strong communication with cross-functional teams, including engineering, operations, and business units.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of project management experience leading large, complex projects.
• Strong knowledge of PM methodologies (Agile, Waterfall or hybrid).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience managing cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional teams

Risk management

Hybrid PM approaches

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering/IT

Master's preferred

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Smartsheet

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 meltdown 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.

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

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, 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.

JobResponsibilities/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

RequiredQualifications

• 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)

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

JobType & Compensation

Full-time,salaried, exempt.

Relocation package available

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