Project Manager

Job Summary

Lead the execution of custom-engineered projects from post-sale hand-off through installation and project closeout. This role is responsible for managing project schedules, driving execution readiness, coordinating cross-functional activities, and ensuring projects progress efficiently through engineering, manufacturing, installation, and closeout phases. Serve as the central point of accountability for project execution, proactively identifying risks, resolving issues, and maintaining visibility across all project lifecycle phases. Projects typically range from $200,000 to $2 million and are managed concurrently at various execution stages.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of projects following contract execution and sales hand-off.
• Maintain project schedules from engineering kickoff through project closeout.
• Review project scope, drawings, specifications, and design intent to ensure execution readiness.
• Manage project execution across engineering, manufacturing, procurement, service, and installation functions.
• Monitor project milestones and proactively address risks, delays, and execution challenges.
• Coordinate installation planning and readiness activities to support successful field execution.
• Manage project changes and communicate impacts to schedule, scope, and execution plans.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, schedules, and records.
• Utilize Zoho Projects as the primary system of record for assigned projects, ensuring schedules, milestones, documentation, risks, action items, and project status remain accurate, current, and visible throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead project communication and facilitate timely resolution of issues affecting project execution.
• Oversee project closeout activities, including final documentation and project turnover.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously at various execution stages.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple active projects and competing priorities.
• High level of accountability, attention to detail, and follow-through.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively across multiple departments and project functions.
• Ability to identify risks, resolve issues, and maintain project momentum.
• Strong proficiency with project management software; experience with Zoho Projects or similar platforms is preferred.
• Willingness and ability to travel nationwide for project support, including extended trips during active installations.

Experience Required

• 5 years of experience in project management, engineered systems, manufacturing, construction, or design-build environments.
• Experience managing projects involving engineering, manufacturing, and field installation.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, shop drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Experience coordinating projects through multiple phases of execution, from design through installation and closeout.
• Experience using project tracking, scheduling, or project management software.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects while maintaining schedule and execution visibility.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Project Management, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education, technical training, and relevant project management experience will be considered.

Benefits
PEAK's benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care Savings Account (DCA), and 401K plan. PEAK believes that taking care of our team is essential for success and we are proud to provide benefits that enhance both your well-being and your future. Additionally, our associates may be eligible for Paid Sick Leave as required by Federal, State, or local laws.  

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) 
PEAK Technical Staffing is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. PEAK does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business need. We encourage all individuals to apply. 

Americans Disabilities Act (ADA) 
The physical and mental requirements described in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to perform the essential physical functions of the position, including sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, and lifting up to 25 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation. 

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