Project Manager

Sedgwick; South Carolina; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sedgwick is seeking a Project Manager to oversee fire investigation and engineering projects, coordinating activities, budgets and timelines. You will work with investigators, engineers, environmental professionals, and billing partners to ensure timely, accurate project delivery.

The role emphasizes strong communication, documentation, and client-facing updates, with travel as needed and opportunities to support business development within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Experience with project coordination practices including scheduling, documentation and tracking
• Ability to organize multiple assignments, follow procedures and meet deadlines
• Ability to review project information, identify variances and escalate issues
• Strong verbal and written communications with clients and internal stakeholders
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn project and billing systems
• Ability to maintain accurate records and handle confidential information

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project activities based on scope, client requirements, timelines, budgets and procedures
• Assist with scheduling investigators, engineers, and resources
• Maintain project schedules, task lists and workflow information; escalate delays
• Coordinate requests for legal support services and lab resources
• Prepare and track project budgets including travel, lodging, services
• Provide routine project status, scheduling, documentation and budget updates to clients and stakeholders
• Coordinate report workflows and ensure timely submission
• Support client service and business development through professional interactions
• Travel as required; perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Project coordination

Scheduling

Budget monitoring

Communication

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The 'Apply with SEEK option' will be utilized for International applicants, mainly Australia. If this does not apply to you please use the 'Apply' option.

IF YOU CARE, THERE’S A PLACE FOR YOU HERE

EFI Global is a full-service engineering, fire investigation, environmental, health and safety, and specialty consulting services firm serving a variety of industries in both the public and private sectors. Over the last four decades, we have grown from a boutique firm specializing in handling insurance fraud and arson cases and providing expert witness testimony, into a recognized global leader in engineering failure analysis, origin-and-cause investigations, environmental consulting, laboratory testing and specialty consulting. Our forensic investigation, engineering and environmental services teams around the world share a dedication to expertise, quality and demonstrating to customers that caring counts®. Each of our more than 700 professional engineers, fire investigators, architects and scientists was selected for their technical proficiency, in-depth industry knowledge and commitment to professional integrity. Together, our diverse backgrounds and collective insights empower clients to make better-informed business decisions. EFI’s combination of global solutions and local expertise has earned the firm a reputation for delivering timely responses that consistently meet our clients’ expectations—anytime, anywhere. Click here to learn more about EFI Global.

PRIMARY PURPOSE

The Project Manager, EFI coordinates and manages assigned fire investigation and engineering projects, supporting Fire Investigators and Engineers in determining origin, cause, and responsibility. Ensures projects are completed in accordance with client or assigned legal counsel requirements, established budgets, timelines, and company procedures while serving as a primary point of contact for project-related activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Planning & Coordination

• Coordinate assigned project activities based on established scope, client requirements, timelines, budgets, and company procedures.
• Support the assignment and scheduling of investigators, engineers, environmental professionals, and other resources based on availability and project needs.
• Maintain project schedules, task lists, and workflow information; follow up on outstanding activities and elevate delays or resource conflicts.
• Coordinate approved requests for legal support services, specialty expertise, laboratory services, or other project resources.

Budget & Financial Management

• Assist with preparing and maintaining project budgets using established assumptions for travel, lodging, laboratory services, rental vehicles, and other project costs.
• Track project activity, deliverables, timelines, and expenses; identify variances and provide timely information to project leadership.
• Document approved scope changes and support budget updates and related client communications.
• Partner with centralized billing teams to verify project information, review supporting costs, and facilitate accurate invoice preparation and delivery.

Stakeholder & Client Management

• Provide routine project status, scheduling, documentation, and budget updates to clients and internal stakeholders within established guidelines.
• Collaborate with fire investigators, engineers, environmental professionals, billing partners, and operational leadership to support timely project completion.
• Respond to routine project questions and refer technical, contractual, legal, or complex service matters to the appropriate subject matter expert or leader.

Project Administration & Reporting

• Coordinate report workflows and delivery, confirming that required documentation is complete and submitted within established timelines.
• Perform administrative review of reports for completeness, formatting, and required supporting documentation; route technical content questions to qualified professionals.
• Maintain accurate project records, status information, correspondence, and required documentation in company systems.
• Prepare routine project tracking reports and summaries for project management and operational leadership.

Client Service and Industry Support

• Support client service and business development efforts through professional interactions, responsive project coordination, and participation in approved industry or client events.
• Build working knowledge of EFI services, systems, processes, and client expectations.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Supports the organization's quality program(s).
• Travels as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Licensing

High school diploma or GED required. Bachelor's degree in a related major from an accredited college or university preferred, or equivalent experience.

Experience

Two (2) years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience required, including project experience in a team setting; claims administration, forensic consulting, insurance services, fire investigation support, or a related professional services environment.

Skills & Knowledge

• Working knowledge of project coordination practices, including scheduling, documentation, task tracking, and budget monitoring.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple assignments, follow established procedures, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to review project information, recognize variances or potential issues, and elevate concerns appropriately.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn project, billing, and case management systems.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and handle confidential or sensitive project information with discretion.
• Ability to build productive working relationships and provide responsive service to internal and external clients.
• Working knowledge of insurance, forensic, engineering, environmental, or fire investigation environments preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines

Physical: Computer keyboarding, travel as required

Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talking

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time. Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace