Senior Technical Project Manager

Estes Energetics, along with its subsidiary Goex Industries, is an American manufacturer of black powder, chemicals, and rocket motors. Our agile and experienced team is proud to make products that support the Department of Defense, strengthen domestic production, preserve history, serve hunting and shooting sports enthusiasts, and ignite a passion for rocketry in our youth. Whether we're performing research into energetic materials and products, or standing up American-made production, count on us to find a solution.

Summary

Estes Energetics is actively seeking a skilled Project Manager to join our black powder manufacturing facility near Minden and Bossier City, Louisiana. This facility is unique as the only domestic source of black powder and other critical chemicals. The Project Manager will primarily be responsible for the planning, execution, and completion of upgrades to our black powder manufacturing plant. Secondary responsibilities will include managing other manufacturing and engineering projects in explosives, chemicals, and rocket motors. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in engineering and project management, potentially in the explosives industry. After construction and startup of the new facility, you will work closely with the production team to ensure its safe and efficient operation. Safety, teamwork, and the ability to manage multiple priorities are especially important in all aspects of the job.

Essential Functions 

• Develop and manage project plans to support project timelines in the 18–36-month time range.
• Communicate effectively with all internal and external stakeholders including US government representatives and suppliers.
• Interface with and oversee contractors for both renovation and construction.
• Work closely with engineering and operations teams in multiple company locations.
• Manage and maintain records of budgets and schedules.
• Identify and mitigate risks to ensure safe operation of the chemical manufacturing facility.
• Present to customers and partners on project status and plans.
• Ensure that projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

Competencies, Experience, and Education 

Required

• 8 years of experience managing technical, engineering, or manufacturing projects.
• 8 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple internal and external stakeholders and balance competing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with internal and external stakeholders verbally, through written reports, and through presentations.
• Experience developing and analyzing project-related financial reports.
• Experience developing and managing project budgets and schedules in relevant tools like Unanet, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Project.
• Experience identifying and mitigating risks.
• Bachelor"s degree in engineering or a related field.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain State and Federal explosives licenses, including
• • Be 21 years of age or older.
  • Pass pre-employment drug test and health screening.
  • Pass State and Federal background checks.
• Strong analytical skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Project, Word, and Excel.

Desired

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• 10 years of experience managing technical, engineering, or manufacturing projects

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Work Environment

The work will be primarily in an office and in a manufacturing environment, including in an industrial explosives manufacturing environment.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Comfortable sitting, standing, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.
• Exposure to industrial machines, heat, cold, and explosives.
• Frequent movement through a manufacturing environment.
• Use of personal protective equipment appropriate to the work location.

Travel

20-30%, particularly to other company sites and to suppliers

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Employees are expected to work 40 hours each week to maintain full-time status. Overtime may be required during busy periods.

Benefits

Estes Energetics maintains a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health insurance plan with medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life and disability insurance – 100% paid by company
• 401(k) retirement plan – 7% match
• Single, comprehensive paid time off (PTO) policy

Work Authorization

Must be a US citizen or national, a lawful permanent resident, or a protected individual as defined in 8 USC 1324b.

Estes Energetics provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.