Embedded Project Manager – Project Assignment - Memphis

About the Role

Join one of the United States' most progressive and innovative automation, engineering, and construction service firms. EAD supports clients' projects across hundreds of systems in industrial manufacturing facilities specializing in food and beverage, specialty chemical, consumer goods, and parcel and logistics. This is a Temporary Full-Time (W-2) position designed for professionals embedded at client sites for the duration of specific project assignments. The role operates as a trusted extension of both the client and EAD, providing on-site leadership and execution support. Ideal for individuals who enjoy travel, hands-on project work, and dynamic, project-based assignments.

Responsibilities

• Ensure projects are delivered under budget, within schedule, within the agreed-to scope, and with a great customer experience.
• Lead small teams consisting of various engineering disciplines and other project support personnel.
• Maintain appropriate project documentation in the proper locations.
• Manage client's project expectations and requirements.
• Understand and perform critical path analysis.
• Sign client/firm agreements, if qualified within the limits of EAD signatory policy.
• Maintain understanding of project financial issues and authorize billing to the client.
• Responsible for project reporting including resource utilization and project profitability.
• Accountable for project costs, schedules, performance, and safety.
• Responsible for communications, escalations, and resolving complex client issues.
• Act as a single point of contact to the client, senior-level project managers, and company executives.
• Track and deliver project metrics.
• Mentor and coach team members.
• Report into senior and executive management.
• Lead multiple, large, multi-disciplinary projects.
• Adhere to all EAD's safety standards and practices.
• Lead preparation of proposals including scope definition, schedule development, and budget estimates.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, Construction, Civil Engineering, or Project Management with ten years of relevant working experience and advanced knowledge in mechanical engineering, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Ten years of experience in project management/execution with an understanding of standard project management processes/procedures.
• Experience leading or supporting projects in active client facility environments, with direct exposure to on-site operations.
• PMP certified.
• High-level interpersonal skills, tact, and diplomacy.
• Ability to manage small to large projects and execute fast-tracked projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Engineering consulting firm experience.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, capable of interacting effectively with plant operations from maintenance to executive levels.
• Proven track record of accomplishments as a project manager or lead engineer on industrial projects, capable of supervising and directing a team of engineers, contractors, and vendors.
• Ability to review design drawings and assess job sites for constructability, including pre-construction activities, fabrication workflow, material staging, and safety risks.
• Ability to review and manage the implementation of safety and injury reporting procedures.
• Working knowledge of Excel including macros.
• Self-starter with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to develop business opportunities.
• Possess and able to maintain a valid driver's license.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office and MS Project.
• Travel and/or field experience required.

Working Conditions

• Embedded at a plant or client site environment.
• Must be willing to travel as required and work remotely on a client site.
• Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods of time.
• Ability to walk up numerous flights of stairs/ladders multiple times a day and/or work in tight spaces in extreme conditions.
• May work near moving mechanical parts and equipment.
• Office, commercial, and/or industrial setting with potential exposure to fumes, airborne particles, toxic, or caustic chemicals.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Weekend, holiday, or evening work as needed.

EAD will provide training, administrative/engineering controls, and personal protective equipment as necessary.