Operations Project Manager- Athens, GA

About the role

Help build what moves us forward. We are seeking a driven Operations Project Manager to lead high-staked construction projects from blueprint to final handoff - keeping timelines on track, teams aligned and budgets tight. If you are the person who makes things happen, Athens, GA is calling.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily site operations: facilitate communication between all parties, manage site logistics, materials flow, equipment tracking, workforce coordination, permits, site diaries and compliance documentation.
• Project planning & delivery: develop and maintain detailed project plans and schedules, monitor progress against milestones, manage changes to scope/schedule/costs and ensure timely execution of workstreams and mobilizations.
• Point of contact for contractors: act as key liaison to external contractors and suppliers, coordinate activities, resolve site-level issues, and escalate appropriately to the Site Manager.
• Supplier and procurement support: prepare purchase orders, manage procurement timelines, coordinate deliveries, validate invoices, track inventory and shipping procedures, assess supplier performance and drive corrective actions when needed.
• Budget tracking & financial control: maintain budgets, track actuals vs. forecast, run variance analysis and cash-flow inputs, maintain project accounting records and support monthly cost reporting and progress payments.
• Risk, quality & compliance management: identify and mitigate financial and quality risks, ensure procedures/codes are followed, support inspections and audits, and maintain adherence to regulatory and corporate standards.
• Reporting & dashboards: produce and distribute regular reports and dashboards (progress, costs, procurement status, risk register, KPI performance) for site and corporate stakeholders.
• Cross-functional collaboration: coordinate with finance, procurement, engineering, quality, planning, facilities and other corporate functions to resolve issues and ensure alignment across projects.
• Documentation & administration: create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, maintain an organized computerized project/activity database, and submit management reports on time.
• Ad-hoc analysis & decision support: provide scenario modelling, what-if analyses and actionable operational insights to support strategic decisions.
• Lead the selection, implementation and administration of a project management software platform to support project organization, schedule and budget tracking, document control and reporting.
• Partner with stakeholders (Site Manager, Finance, Procurement, Engineering, IT and external contractors) to define system requirements, workflows, permissions, and integrations needed to support site and corporate processes.
• Configure the tool (projects, tasks, custom fields, cost codes, approval workflows, dashboards and reports) to align with project controls, budget tracking and RCCA/change management processes.
• Migrate and validate historical project data from spreadsheets and legacy systems; establish data governance and naming conventions to ensure data integrity.
• Integrate the PM platform with ERP/finance systems, scheduling tools and BI/reporting tools where feasible (via APIs or middleware) to automate cost, progress and invoice reconciliation.
• Develop and maintain templates, SOPs and a governance model for consistent use of the software across projects and sites.
• Deliver training, create help materials and provide ongoing user support; act as the site-level administrator and escalation contact for the tool.
• Monitor adoption, data quality and system performance; drive corrective actions, feature rollouts and continuous improvement to maximize ROI.
• Coordinate with software vendor or IT for upgrades, security, backups and configuration changes; manage licensing and access control.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in project management or operations within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of construction processes, building codes, and industry standards preferred.
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, advanced formulas), experience building and maintaining dashboards; experience with Power BI or other BI tools preferred.
• Excellent project planning and scheduling skills with proficiency in project management software (MS Project, Click-Up, Procore, Primavera P6) and capacity/throughput modeling approaches.
• Experience with ERP/finance systems, invoicing/payment workflows and purchase order processes.
• Strong stakeholder management, coaching/mentoring capability, influence, and facilitation skills.
• Demonstrated ability managing multiple contractors and suppliers simultaneously.
• Must be Proficient with MS Office software including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Planner, and a working knowledge of a wide variety of software packages, and operating systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
• Proven experience multitasking by prioritizing and organizing project workflows to use time effectively.
• Successfully manage multiple priorities with a high sense of urgency in a rapidly changing environment.
• Detail oriented with strong analytical skills.
• Outstanding skills in presenting to a diverse audience including colleagues, middle and executive management.
• PMP or similar certification is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. government.

Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in project management or operations within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of construction processes, building codes, and industry standards preferred.
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, advanced formulas), experience building and maintaining dashboards; experience with Power BI or other BI tools preferred.
• Excellent project planning and scheduling skills with proficiency in project management software (MS Project, Click-Up, Procore, Primavera P6) and capacity/throughput modeling approaches.
• Experience with ERP/finance systems, invoicing/payment workflows and purchase order processes.
• Strong stakeholder management, coaching/mentoring capability, influence, and facilitation skills.
• Demonstrated ability managing multiple contractors and suppliers simultaneously.
• Must be Proficient with MS Office software including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Planner, and a working knowledge of a wide variety of software packages, and operating systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
• Proven experience multitasking by prioritizing and organizing project workflows to use time effectively.
• Successfully manage multiple priorities with a high sense of urgency in a rapidly changing environment.
• Detail oriented with strong analytical skills.
• Outstanding skills in presenting to a diverse audience including colleagues, middle and executive management.
• PMP or similar certification is beneficial.

Benefits

• Full Medical, Dental and Vision coverage with HSA Employer Contributions for eligible plans.
• Additional Perks- HQ Onsite Full Gym, Ultramodern Coffee Bars, Free EV Charging Stations, Employee Discounts.
• 401k, Profit Sharing, 401k Advisory Services.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employer Sponsored Health Insurance.
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Anniversary Holiday Ready.

Pay

US BASE PAY SCALE $95,200 - 125,200

Schedule

On-site role based out of our Athens, GA facility.