Project Manager - Focus Factory
Rhoads Industries Project Manager - Focus Factory
Founded and family‐owned since 1896, Rhoads Industries is a total solution provider of industrial fabrication, mechanical/maintenance and maritime services. In addition to our field service and project skilled labor, Rhoads has expansive shipyard facilities and over 300,000 square feet of heavy manufacturing space located in The Navy Yard in Philadelphia. Rhoads’ capabilities enable our customers to achieve superior results by deploying our diverse, highly skilled workforce and fabrication capabilities across commercial, government and maritime projects, all backed by state‐of‐the‐art resources and a 100+ year legacy of leadership.
As a member of the Rhoads team, you’ll join a quickly growing team of energetic, skilled tradespeople and professionals who are committed to delivering exceptional products and services to our customers across every market we serve. We are building on our success across more than a century by continuing to grow an innovative company dedicated to building exciting careers. Come join our journey, and experience what it means to be Done Right with Rhoads.
We are currently looking for a Project Manager to join our dynamic, fast-paced, and growing team. The Project Manager supports our Focus Factory team and is responsible for ensuring successful planning and completion of all phases of assigned projects, including initiation, planning, executing, monitoring/controlling, and closing for Department of Defense work.
What You Will Be Doing
- Oversees a team of Project Engineers, Superintendents, Foremen, and Project Coordinators to ensure complete and successful execution of project deliverables and contract requirements.
- Monitors and maintains responsibility for project budgets and budget projections; utilizes appropriate tools including system reporting and earned value management to ensure projects are completed on or under budget.
- Develops, monitors, and updates all aspects of the project schedule in coordination with the Scheduler/Planner and Project Team; includes activities, sequences, budgets, manpower, and planned start dates.
- Comprehensively reviews and understands incoming requests for pricing, statements of work, and drawings/specifications for new contracts, task orders, technical instructions, and change orders; coordinates and monitors the bid estimating and submittal processes to ensure scope coverage.
- Ensures the timely review and submittal of RFIs/CRs, project documentation, and contract deliverables.
- Leads internal and participates in external project meetings; provides direction to the Project Team and fields questions from both internal and external Stakeholders.
- Acts as a liaison between all Stakeholders (engineers, owners, field personnel, etc.) to ensure information and changes are effectively communicated and understood by all parties.
- Provides excellent customer service and builds/maintains relationships with key clientele to promote follow-on work and a positive image of Rhoads Industries.
- Mentors, trains, and develops skills of Project Engineers and other Project Team members.
- Ensures safety is never compromised; communicates and supports the project safety program as needed and participates in conducting safety inspections.
- Able to take instruction, display knowledge of the work being performed, able to retain and apply skills taught.
- Reports suggestion/recommendations to Director.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Ensures products are of utmost quality; project team is aligned in communication and drawing specifications are adhered to. Delivering what the customer wants, how they want it.
- Additional duties as assigned.
Your Background
- B.S. in Engineering, Construction Technology, or other related discipline required.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
- 7+ Years of Previous Experience in Project Management, Construction Management, or in a production facility
- DoD or subcontractor experience highly preferred.
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- Ability to work well in a team environment and successfully lead an interdisciplinary team.
- Ability to work additional hours as necessary to meet business plan objectives.
- Ability to work with accuracy, efficiency, and attention to detail.
- Familiarity with Oracle Primavera P6, MS Project, MS Dynamics, and Earned Value Management is a plus.
- Ability to communicate requirements in an industrial environment and to give effective direction by using written and/or verbal skills where appropriate.
- Excellent customer service and client communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to acquire and maintain appropriate Government security clearance required.
- Onsite requirement.
The Work Environment at Rhoads
- The performance of this position involves exposure to construction or industrial areas where the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, hard hats and hearing protection is required.
- May require walking and standing on irregular, uneven surfaces in an industrial setting and possibly at increased heights climbing and descending ladders and ship stairways.
- Must be able to work in a variety of physical positions, including sitting, standing, walking, and driving in an automobile.
What Rhoads Can Offer You
At Rhoads Industries, our team is the foundation of our success. Along with a competitive salary, we offer a variety of additional benefits designed to support your well-being and promote a healthy work-life balance for you and your family.
Benefits include:
- Competitive health insurance packages
- 401k matching
- PTO
Our Location
We are based out of The Navy Yard in Philadelphia, a reimagined industrial locale with more than 150 companies, 15,000+ people, 20 acres of parks, dining options, public art, and events throughout the year. Recognized as a leading model for repurposing military and industrial assets for a diversified modern economy, The Navy Yard has been dubbed “the coolest shipyard in America.”
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Rhoads Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, and disability.