Project Manager

About the Role

As a Project Manager, you will oversee construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget. You will provide comprehensive project management and general management support across a range of engineering projects, working with the Engineering Manager and Sales Manager to grow the business and maximize opportunities in the sector/region.

Responsibilities

• Manage jobsites associated with new installations and/or relocations of equipment and/or systems for key customers operating in a high‑pressure, quality production/manufacturing environment.
• Plan, control, and monitor projects internally and directly with the client.
• Provide accurate project reporting to the Operations Manager.
• Maintain daily and weekly records and documentation.
• Produce estimates to support change orders on the project.
• Liaise effectively between the client’s jobsite personnel and the B&P Operations Manager, providing meeting minutes of site meetings.
• Achieve high profit levels through effective contract management, cost tracking, and financial control, ensuring efficient utilization of labor resources, sub‑contractors, equipment, and plant suppliers.
• Report contract performance regularly to company standards, identifying and reporting opportunities, variations, and risks to the Program Manager promptly.
• Develop positive relationships with clients and end‑users (if applicable).
• Ensure projects comply with Safety, Quality, and other company systems and procedures.
• Maintain non‑conformance and punch‑list records, managing resolution and completion.
• Receive and document vendor‑supplied goods.
• Conduct on‑boarding and site‑specific training for workers on site.
• Enable effective internal and external communication.
• Assist in redefining, improving, and ensuring all on‑site contract controls, labor management, and engineering standards are met.

Qualifications

• Experience managing mechanical and electrical engineering projects, primarily installations of production equipment.
• Strong general experience in mechanical engineering.
• Strong commercial and project management skills, including negotiating, planning, estimating, costing, and quoting.
• Proficient with MS Office and strong numeracy skills.
• Experience managing a small team and organizing, motivating, and controlling internal labor resources and sub‑contractors.
• Knowledge of current health & safety legislation and risk management processes.
• Good financial skills, including cost and budgetary controls, accounting, and procedures control through final accounts.
• Project Management qualification or specific training.
• Ability to secure contractor’s license(s) for the company.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills at technical and professional levels.
• Ability to explain technical concepts simply and succinctly.
• Solution‑oriented mindset.
• Ability to work consistently under pressure and demanding deadlines.
• Ability to collaborate in various team environments and be confident and assertive with people at all levels.
• Strong persuasion skills.
• Excellent time management and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to build strong business relationships with key clients.

Work Environment & Travel

The role combines office work with travel to job sites. You must be willing and able to work at the corporate office in Spartanburg, SC, as well as travel to various job sites throughout the United States. All on‑site employees are required to be proficient in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing English.