Project Manager

Audubon Companies; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Audubon Companies is seeking a Project Manager for our Canonsburg, PA office to lead the direction, coordination, and execution of complex projects, ensuring alignment with strategy, commitments, and goals.

You will manage work plans, resources, budgets, client communications, and risk while applying Audubon methodology. Oil & gas sector experience is preferred to deliver high-quality results on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level or associate training in related field with strong governance and project leadership experience.
• Minimum 5 years of industry experience as a Project Engineer or similar role.
• 10 years of field experience in Oil & Gas or Hydrocarbon Processing preferred.
• Ability to build effective project teams and maintain ownership and accountability.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Quality, Procurement, Finance and Accounting to meet delivery expectations.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute project work plans and adjust to changing needs.
• Identify resources and assign responsibilities.
• Manage day-to-day project scope and operations.
• Review team deliverables before client hand-off.
• Enforce project standards and Audubon methodology.
• Prepare for engagement reviews and quality assurance procedures.
• Manage project budget and invoicing; monitor receivables.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Budget management

Client liaison

Risk management

Cross-functional coordination

Mentoring/coaching

Change management

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Audubon is currently seeking a Project Manager to join our team in our Canonsburg, PA Office. The Project Manager will be accountable for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of complex and/or large projects ensuring consistency with company strategy, commitments and goals.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Creates and executes project work plans and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
• Identifies resources needed and assigns individual responsibilities.
• Manages day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope.
• Reviews deliverables prepared by team before passing to client.
• Effectively applies Audubon methodology and enforces project standards.
• Prepares for engagement reviews and quality assurance procedures.
• Minimizes our exposure and risk on project.
• Ensures project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately.
• Manages the project budget.
• Determines appropriate revenue recognition, ensures timely and accurate invoicing, and monitors receivables for projects.
• Follows up with clients, when necessary, regarding unpaid invoices.
• Analyzes project profitability, revenue, margins, bill rates, efficiency and utilization.
• Remains completely accessible to client 24/7 during life of project and provides single point of contact, ensuring specific requests are processed timely and appropriately.
• Drives Management of Change philosophy and enforces corresponding procedures.
• Manages the overall execution of T&M or small to midsized (<$50MM) EPC projects.
• Supervises project engineers, coordinators and admins.
• Participates as a contributing member of assigned Business Unit.
• Consistently acknowledges and appreciates each team member's contributions.
• Effectively utilizes each team member to his/her full potential.
• Motivates team to work together in the most efficient manner.
• Keeps track of lessons learned and shares those lessons with team members.
• Mitigates team conflict and communication problems.
• Suggests areas for improvement in internal processes along with possible solutions.
• Leads and/or acts as a member of internal teams/task forces.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Associate’s degree AND 7+ years of On-the-Job Training Education.
• Experience Required: Minimum of 5 years of industry related experience as a Project Engineer or similar role.
• Experience Preferred: 10 years of field experience working within the Oil & Gas or Hydrocarbon Processing industries.
• Organizes and develops highly functional and effective project teams.
• Works to instill a sense of project ownership and accountability in the project team.
• Coordinates and works with other departments (Engineering, Quality, Procurement, Finance and Accounting) to ensure the timely delivery of quality goods and services which meet or exceed our customers’ expectations.
• Provides active coaching and mentoring to Project Engineers and/or Coordinators assigned to him/her. Takes an active role in developing their skills and progressing them professionally.
• Identifies opportunities for team member improvement and makes constructive suggestions for change.
• Complies with and helps to enforce standard policies and procedures.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled