Project Manager - US Rubber & Specialty Applications

Position Summary

A US RUBBER Project Manager is an energetic self-starter with strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. The successful candidate will manage awarded projects from initiation through completion, serving as a key liaison between clients, field teams, and internal departments.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Manage awarded projects including scheduling, material procurement, subcontractors, and field coordination.
• Serve as the point of contact on assigned projects between US RUBBER and Clients.
• Cookordinate with estimating, operations, accounting, and safety teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Understand all factors relating to estimates to ensure profitability is factored into information/estimates provided to customers.
• Support project handoff to field teams and maintain accurate project files and documentation.
• Work with operations personnel for resource allocation as project manpower fluctuates and projects complete.
• Review and prepare reports for both internal and external distribution.
• Establish and maintain project budgets, job cost tracking, and forecast reporting.
• Monitor project progress, productivity, and costs to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Manage change orders, extra work, and contract documentation.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure alignment across all phases of work.
• Maintain relationships with clients, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Utilize market conditions, resource availability, and workload forecasting to support planning efforts.
• Responsible for facilitating project closeout and lessons-learned reviews to improve future performance.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Construction Management, Industrial Technology, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience within heavy industrial construction.
• Experience managing Rubber Lining, Industrial Coatings or other soft craft projects a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience with scheduling and estimating software is a plus (e.g., MS Project, Primavera P6, AutoCAD).
• Strong understanding of cost control, budgeting, and project scheduling.
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Current TWIC & OSHA Card.