Project Manager: Forensic Engineering & Fire Investigation

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

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.