Project Manager I

NPK International Inc.; Cheyenne (WY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

NPK International inc. is seeking a project estimates support role to assist in planning, execution, and completion of small-scale projects under guidance of experienced managers.

You will coordinate across departments to meet deadlines, budgets, and quality standards, with regular interaction with customers and internal teams. The position emphasizes bid preparation, estimating, scheduling, and billing support for site access solutions, requiring travel up to 50-75% and strong MS Office and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or associate degree preferred or 2 or more years’ experience in a similar role
• Ability to support multiple projects while ensuring that all deadlines are met.
• Ability to communicate well with all levels of employees within the Company.
• Must be flexible and enjoy working with a diverse group in a fast-paced environment.
• Team player attitude.
• Experience with Microsoft products including Excel, Outlook, & Word required
• Experience with Bluebeam a plus
• Experience flying a drone is a plus
• Experience in Estimating/Project Management/Project Coordination/ Project Administration a plus
• Experience in reading project construction plan sets a plus
• Travel up to 50-75% as required to support bids and projects, mostly a day to a few days at a time.

Responsibilities

• Supports customer projects from the bid receipt to project completion. Reviews and submits customer proposals, specifications, drawings, attends pre-bid meetings, site walks to determine scope of work and required contents of the estimate.
• Prepare and review project estimates to be used in customer proposal and bid documents.
• Analyzes and incorporates historical data from past projects, subcontracts, productivity reports, and other into unit and labor rate figures to prepare accurate time, cost, and labor estimates for projects.
• Work with customers and employees to answer technical and project, project logistics, and scope questions, some development and maintenance of technical documentation.
• Ensure timely generation and documentation of estimates and quotes utilized in the preparation of proposals for site access solutions ensuring adherence to the schedule issued.
• Maintains files of working documents as back-up for estimates.
• Participate in bid strategy and presentation meetings.
• With support of operations prepares and submits timely and accurate customer billing and communicates information to internal billing team to be recorded in system
• Supports job cost control tracking, development or revenue recognition units and productivity analysis reporting.
• Develops and maintains a project schedule. Supports preparation of and maintains change orders and communicate status to team.
• Will support projects assigned by managers and local operations through tracking progress, preparing billing information, maintaining company systems for project progress, maintaining schedules, preparing and driving approval of change orders, communication with customers, communication with internal stakeholders, providing procurement information to be sourced on projects.
• Will support estimating by preparing and obtaining approval for accurate bids, participating in project walk-downs, preparing take-offs for assigned prospective projects, soliciting pricing from vendors and subcontractors as required, working closely with commercial and operations teams and communicating with customers.
• Will work closely with billing team in preparing project invoices
• Will work closely with procurement team in ordering & receiving goods and services

Skills

MS Excel

Outlook

Word

Bluebeam

Drone operation

Estimating

Project management

Project coordination

Project administration

Reading construction plans

Travel up to 50-75%

Education

Bachelor’s or associate degree preferred

2+ years experience in a similar role

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Bluebeam

Job description

US:WY:Cheyenne or Hybrid | Operations | Fulltime Regular

Description

Work Location:

US.WY.Cheyenne.5114 Richard Rd (open to Rocky Mountain region including neighboring states with quick access to a major airport)

Division:

Site Access

Operations - Projects

NPK International inc. (NYSE: NPKI) is the only site access solutions partner to manufacture and rent industry-leading sustainable composite matting , along with a full suite of services including planning, logistics, and remediation - so you can protect your people, the environment, and your bottom line.

Job Summary:

Responsible for assisting in the planning, execution, and completion of small-scale projects under the guidance of more experienced project managers. This role supports coordination across departments to meet deadlines, budgets, and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supports customer projects from the bid receipt to project completion. Reviews and submits customer proposals, specifications, drawings, attends pre-bid meetings, site walks to determine scope of work and required contents of the estimate.
• Prepare and review project estimates to be used in customer proposal and bid documents.
• Analyzes and incorporates historical data from past projects, subcontracts, productivity reports, and other into unit and labor rate figures to prepare accurate time, cost, and labor estimates for projects.
• Work with customers and employees to answer technical and project, project logistics, and scope questions, some development and maintenance of technical documentation.
• Ensure timely generation and documentation of estimates and quotes utilized in the preparation of proposals for site access solutions ensuring adherence to the schedule issued.
• Maintains files of working documents as back-up for estimates.
• Participate in bid strategy and presentation meetings.
• With support of operations prepares and submits timely and accurate customer billing and communicates information to internal billing team to be recorded in system
• Supports job cost control tracking, development or revenue recognition units and productivity analysis reporting.
• Develops and maintains a project schedule. Supports preparation of and maintains change orders and communicate status to team.
• Will support projects assigned by managers and local operations through tracking progress, preparing billing information, maintaining company systems for project progress, maintaining schedules, preparing and driving approval of change orders, communication with customers, communication with internal stakeholders, providing procurement information to be sourced on projects.
• Will support estimating by preparing and obtaining approval for accurate bids, participating in project walk-downs, preparing take-offs for assigned prospective projects, soliciting pricing from vendors and subcontractors as required, working closely with commercial and operations teams and communicating with customers.
• Will work closely with billing team in preparing project invoices
• Will work closely with procurement team in ordering & receiving goods and services

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s or associate degree preferred or 2 or more years’ experience in a similar role
• Ability to support multiple projects while ensuring that all deadlines are met.
• Ability to communicate well with all levels of employees within the Company.
• Must be flexible and enjoy working with a diverse group in a fast-paced environment.
• Team player attitude.
• Experience with Microsoft products including Excel, Outlook, & Word required
• Experience with Bluebeam a plus
• Experience flying a drone is a plus
• Experience in Estimating/Project Management/Project Coordination/ Project Administration a plus
• Experience in reading project construction plan sets a plus
• Travel up t o 50-75% as re quired to support bids and projects, mostly a day to a few days at a time.

WHY JOIN NPK?

One of NPK’s Core Values is Excellence. It means we are committed to delivering value through performance, innovation, and service quality, and that commitment starts with YOU! NPK is where you can challenge yourself in new and exciting ways and work in an environment that supports and values you. Here at NPK, we are committed to finding, developing, retaining, and rewarding the best talent while providing an environment where our employees can grow professionally and personally.

WHAT WE VALUE

P - People Focused - First in every action

U - United - Different voices make us stronger together

R - Reliable - Unwavering in our quality and service

P - Passionate - Energy and excitement is our fuel

O - Optimistic - Any moment is a chance to shine

S - Sincere - Authenticity starts with vulnerability

E - Enterprising - Agility is the key to opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer. NPK and its affiliates do not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, sexual orientation, disability, military service/veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status. For more information on Equal Employment Opportunity, please click here .

NPK International, Inc. is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. Applications with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the Manager, HR Governance & Compliance [e-mail]