What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager position at Terra Nova Solutions?
Project Manager
Terra Nova Solutions, Inc provides industrial and remedial services to private sector industries primarily in the eastern US but, also throughout the entire US on a limited basis. These industries include manufacturing, engineering, chemical, pharmaceutical, transportation, retail, and distributed energy. Terra Nova has an immediate opening for an experienced Project Manager (PM) on a regional/national basis. Terra Nova services an impressive client base and the Project Manager position will support growth with existing and new clientele.
The PM reports to the branch operational lead and manages all elements of the project from proposal development through job execution, invoicing, and account maintenance activities. The PM also works closely with the operational team, and others, to manage the client interaction, scope, schedule, safety, quality, and budget elements of individual service engagements.
The PM is also responsible for working collaboratively within the Company’s Health and Safety Management System and performs Health and Safety leadership functions as part of her/his daily work routine. The PM, with the support of other Terra Nova team members, leads crews in the performance of a wide range of remedial and industrial services ranging from on-going, industrial maintenance such as tank cleaning, hydro blasting and equipment cleaning and other time-sensitive work, to longer, more complex soil and groundwater remediation projects.
Essential Duties
- Directly manage all aspects of assigned projects /service engagements providing specialized environmental and industrial services.
- Maintain full responsibility for the financial results of each project and service contract.
- Support and play an active role in the Company’s Health and Safety management system including hazard communication, tracking, near miss documentation, audits, and training.
- Manage project-level functions while striving to meet corporate goals related to labor, internal equipment, rental equipment, specialty materials and waste processing throughout the company’s service territory.
- Assist senior management in the operation of the Company including equipment and capital expenditure programs, budgeting, forecasting etc.
- Cultivate and maintain customer and vendor relationships.
- Participate and collaborate with other team members in all “get work” activities including site walks, estimating support, resource collaboration, proposals, and contract negotiations.
- Lead the project level invoice development, review, and approval process within the company’s finance operations.
- Produce all, required project level deliverables including submittals, schedules, invoices, and other certifications as may be required.
- Assist the leadership team in the management of all project level risks including Health and Safety commercial/ contract risks and liabilities.
- Maintain an unwavering commitment to the adherence of all state, local and federal environmental laws, and regulations.
- Proactively manage and accurately track all project level costs utilizing company resources and perform all required reporting requirements.
- Assist the management team in the development of project level staff by leading and or supporting company/division wide initiatives.
- Provide support to the company’s sales team with respect to joint meetings, project and proposal collaboration and general account management tasks.
- Develop/ provide information to the General Manager /VP in support of all company KPI’s and other goal related efforts.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in the environmental and/or industrial service industries.
- Mid-level technical knowledge of most (75%) of Terra Nova’s current service offerings with respect to equipment selection, means and methods, pricing, compliance, Health and Safety etc.
- Demonstrated success in managing environmental or industrial projects in a safe, profitable fashion during the last 4 years.
- Ability to motivate teams and work well within group team settings
- Ability to travel to project sites on a semi-national basis for up to 1-2 weeks at a time.
- Must be a creative, problem solver; be resourceful and have attention to detail.
- Must be comfortable working in a dynamic business setting and managing tight deadlines. Must be able to self-manage nontraditional work schedules.
- Proven ability to manage operational and client related challenges quickly, calmly and effectively.
- Possess an entrepreneurial spirit and a genuine desire to work as part of a team.
- Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to professionally manage project staff.
- Must be able to effectively and professionally work with site supervisors and all site personnel to motivate team members to get results and achieve targets.
- Proficiency in Microsoft software applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- OSHA 40-Hour Hazardous Waste Worker Training, required. Candidates must be willing to to obtain training in addition to Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC), OSHA 8-Hour Refresher Training, and OSHA 8-Hour Supervisory Training upon hire.
- Must meet all Terra Nova pre-employment requirements, including MVR policy, and maintain Motor Vehicle Record that meets policy requirements during employment
Benefits
- Terra Nova offers competitive salaries, bonus plans and progressive health benefits
- 401K with company match
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid holidays
- Job Type: Full-time
- Location: Whiteville, NC
Terra Nova supports a diverse and drug free workplace. EOE. E-Verify Employer.
