What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager position at Forensic Analytical Consulting Services?
Job Title: Project Manager
Reports to: Local Director
Primary Function:
Manage all aspects of asbestos,lead, mold and other industrial hygiene projects including conversing with potential and existing clients; proposal generation, managing project budgets and generating final reports and remediation specifications. Additional responsibilities include performing on-site surveys, inspections, assessments, abatement oversight and monitoring and auditing of safety procedures and applicable regulations associated with industrial hygiene and environmental projects.
Performance Responsibilities:
Operational:
- Attend job walks, pre-construction job walks and attend meetings with potential and existing clients.
- Prepare proposals and budgets for projects.
- Review project scope and select tasks and deliverables.
- Review and execute project contracts, with assistance of Director.
- Field calls from potential and existing clients with ability and knowledge to answer questions.
- Review project drawings, plans and specifications.
- Follow the procedure for opening new projects; includes completing Project Intake Form with all required information, establish the schedule for the project and assign staff.
- Perform field investigations, monitor project budgets, monitor field personnel activity and quality.
- Determine and monitor the scope, turn-around time, client interaction, timing and rates.
- Review time-entry for staff on projects to ensure correct rates and service codes are used.
- Check turn-around times for laboratory analysis and details of outside laboratory charges on the WIP (work in progress) to verify they are entered and correct.
- Select, rent or borrow the necessary equipment for projects.
- Check charges on Work In Progress to verify they are entered and correct.
- Prepare and review reports for projects.
- Meet the targets specified in the Incentive Compensation Plan.
- Follow the procedure for invoicing projects on a progress or a final close out.
- Review the work in progress on projects weekly.
- Provide assistance to Accounting when tasked for collections or invoicing issues.
- Use Clearview to enter time and expenses and update milestones.
- Assist with recruitment of new staff.
- Perform the responsibilities of the Client Resources Manager.
- Work with Supervisor to establish personal operational goals.
- Save all project-related paperwork into electronic project file.
- Verify equipment calibration and record.
Business Development:
- Make and log customer service/business development calls.
- Attend association meetings.
- Progress calls and assign meeting attendance into personal meetings and/or presentations.
- Attend targeted meetings.
- Arrange presentation opportunities.
- Deliver presentations.
- Refer and/or engage the Business Development team in local opportunities.
- Assist in the preparation of marketing resources (project summaries).
Technical:
- Assist the Director in identifying and researching new services specific to local markets.
- Maintain technical certification.
- Attend required technical training (internal, FACS University, and external).
- Assist in the development of staff.
- Participate in Quality Assurance / Quality Control audits.
Qualifications:
- Current Required State Licensure for work performed.
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and current auto insurance.
- Must pass annual medical exams and respirator fit test.
- Current certifications for type of work being conducted.
Abilities:
- Effective, professional and clear communication skills, both written and oral.
- Flexibility in work schedule and willing to travel to different project locations, as needed.
- The ability to use and learn computer programs, including Microsoft Office Word and Excel.
ADA Requirements:
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, push pull, drag, grab objects and lift up to 50lbs.
- Ability to hear and have verbal conversations, climb a ladder and stairs, crawl through small spaces.
Experience:
- Minimum 5 years of strong technical and industry knowledge. Must have experience successfully managing small to mid-scale projects in our service line areas.
Education/Credential:
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Hygiene, Health and Safety, Biological or Physical Science, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Benefits and Perks:
- 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions
- Medical with company-paid premiums for employees and dependents
- Vision and dental plan options
- Flexible Spending Account (health care and dependent care)
- Company-sponsored programs including employee assistance program, life and disability insurance, Rocket Lawyer legal services, mobile phone plan with Verizon
- Voluntary benefits options including supplemental life insurance for employees and dependents, short-term disability, hospital, accident, and pet insurance
- Generous PTO, paid time off, (3 weeks accrual)
- Tuition Reimbursement Program to promote higher education
- Paid training and certifications to promote career advancement
- Paid holidays, volunteer days, and floating holiday
- Incentive Bonus Plan
- Donation Matching Program
Forensic Analytical Consulting Services is an equal-opportunity employer that complies with EEOC rules and regulations. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and do not discriminate based on race, age, disability or other non-merit characteristics. We welcome all candidates to apply including women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and veterans.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening.