Project Manager - Focus Factory

Rhoads Industries, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Rhoads Industries, Inc. seeks a Project Manager to join our focused factory team in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.

You will ensure the successful planning and execution of DoD projects, leading a team of project engineers, superintendents, and coordinators through all phases from initiation to closing. You will monitor budgets, schedules, and bid processes, coordinate with stakeholders, and maintain strong client relations while upholding safety standards.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering, Construction Technology, or related discipline.
• PMP certification preferred.
• 7+ years in Project/Construction Management or production facility.
• DoD or subcontractor experience preferred.
• Lead an interdisciplinary project team and collaborate cross-functionally.
• Willingness to work additional hours to meet objectives.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Familiarity with Primavera P6, MS Project, MS Dynamics, and EVM is a plus.
• Ability to communicate requirements in an industrial setting.
• Excellent customer service and client communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to obtain/maintain government security clearance.
• Onsite work requirement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Project Engineers, Superintendents, Foremen, and Coordinators to ensure delivery.
• Monitor budgets and projections using earned value management.
• Develop and update project schedules with planners and team.
• Review pricing, statements of work, drawings, and change orders; manage bids.
• Ensure timely review and submittal of RFIs/CRs and project docs.
• Lead internal and participate in external project meetings; direct project team.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure clear communication of changes.
• Provide excellent customer service and nurture relationships for follow-on work.
• Mentor and develop skills of project engineers and team members.
• Maintain safety program and conduct safety inspections.
• Deliver products meeting customer expectations and specifications.

Education

B.S. in Engineering / Construction Technology

PMP certification preferred

7+ years project management experience

Team leadership / interdisciplinary leadership

Attention to detail

Customer service / client communication

Strong communication skills

Security clearance ability

Tools

Oracle Primavera P6

MS Project

MS Dynamics

Earned Value Management

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Founded and family‑owned since 1896, Rhoads Industries is a total solution provider of industrial fabrication, mechanical/maintenance and maritime services. In addition to our field service and project skilled labor, Rhoads has expansive shipyard facilities and over 300,000 square feet of heavy manufacturing space located in The Navy Yard in Philadelphia. Rhoads’ capabilities enable our customers to achieve superior results by deploying our diverse, highly skilled workforce and fabrication capabilities across commercial, government and maritime projects, all backed by state‑of‑the‑art resources and a 100+ year legacy of leadership.

As a member of the Rhoads team, you’ll join a quickly growing team of energetic, skilled tradespeople and professionals who are committed to delivering exceptional products and services to our customers across every market we serve. We are building on our success across more than a century by continuing to grow an innovative company dedicated to building exciting careers. Come join our journey, and experience what it means to be Done Right with Rhoads.

We are currently looking for a Project Manager to join our dynamic, fast‑paced, and growing team. The Project Manager supports our Focus Factory team and is responsible for ensuring successful planning and completion of all phases of assigned projects, including initiation, planning, executing, monitoring/controlling, and closing for Department of Defense work.

What You Will Be Doing

• Oversees a team of Project Engineers, Superintendents, Foremen, and Project Coordinators to ensure complete and successful execution of project deliverables and contract requirements.
• Monitors and maintains responsibility for project budgets and budget projections; utilizes appropriate tools including system reporting and earned value management to ensure projects are completed on or under budget.
• Develops, monitors, and updates all aspects of the project schedule in coordination with the Scheduler/Planner and Project Team; includes activities, sequences, budgets, manpower, and planned start dates.
• Comprehensively reviews and understands incoming requests for pricing, statements of work, and drawings/specifications for new contracts, task orders, technical instructions, and change orders; coordinates and monitors the bid estimating and submittal processes to ensure scope coverage.
• Ensures the timely review and submittal of RFIs/CRs, project documentation, and contract deliverables.
• Leads internal and participates in external project meetings; provides direction to the Project Team and fields questions from both internal and external Stakeholders.
• Acts as a liaison between all Stakeholders (engineers, owners, field personnel, etc.) to ensure information and changes are effectively communicated and understood by all parties.
• Provides excellent customer service and builds/maintains relationships with key clientele to promote follow‑on work and a positive image of Rhoads Industries.
• Mentors, trains, and develops skills of Project Engineers and other Project Team members.
• Ensures safety is never compromised; communicates and supports the project safety program as needed and participates in conducting safety inspections.
• Able to take instruction, display knowledge of the work being performed, able to retain and apply skills taught.
• Reports suggestion/recommendations to Director.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Ensures products are of utmost quality; project team is aligned in communication and drawing specifications are adhered to. Delivering what the customer wants, how they want it.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Your Background

• B.S. in Engineering, Construction Technology, or other related discipline required.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
• 7+ Years of Previous Experience in Project Management, Construction Management, or in a production facility
• DoD or subcontractor experience highly preferred.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and successfully lead an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to work additional hours as necessary to meet business plan objectives.
• Ability to work with accuracy, efficiency, and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with Oracle Primavera P6, MS Project, MS Dynamics, and Earned Value Management is a plus.
• Ability to communicate requirements in an industrial environment and to give effective direction by using written and/or verbal skills where appropriate.
• Excellent customer service and client communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to acquire and maintain appropriate Government security clearance required.
• Onsite requirement.

The Work Environment at Rhoads

• The performance of this position involves exposure to construction or industrial areas where the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, hard hats and hearing protection is required.
• May require walking and standing on irregular, uneven surfaces in an industrial setting and possibly at increased heights climbing and descending ladders and ship stairways.
• Must be able to work in a variety of physical positions, including sitting, standing, walking, and driving in an automobile.

What Rhoads Can Offer You

At Rhoads Industries, our team is the foundation of our success. Along with a competitive salary, we offer a variety of additional benefits designed to support your well‑being and promote a healthy work‑life balance for you and your family.

Benefits include:

• Competitive health insurance packages
• 401k matching
• PTO

Our Location

We are based out of The Navy Yard in Philadelphia, a reimagined industrial locale with more than 150 companies, 15,000+ people, 20 acres of parks, dining options, public art, and events throughout the year. Recognized as a leading model for repurposing military and industrial assets for a diversified modern economy, The Navy Yard has been dubbed “the coolest shipyard in America.”

For more information about Rhoads Industries and our opportunities please visit RhoadsInc.com and follow us on LinkedIn .

Rhoads Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, and disability.