Under broad direction from the General Manager and Project Manager this position is responsible for supporting end-to-end project management & execution – scope, schedule and budget for projects ranging from $25,000 - $1.5MM. This position entails frequent travel to assess customer needs, then develop the necessary information to estimate the project and staffing needs, prepare fixed price bids and T&M estimates, followed by frequent site visits during project execution to ensure projects are completed in a timely and professional manner. This person is responsible for developing strong, trusted, relationships with employee crews & subcontractors along with the customer’s plant, maintenance & operations managers and their staff. Additional responsibilities include complying with customer safety and operations requirements, and ensuring a safe work environment for all employees.

Critical success skills include —

• Baseline Success Factors – Customer focus, initiative, communication, judgment, business acumen and results orientation.
• Additional Success Factors – Attention to detail, time management, interpersonal astuteness, managing internal & external relationships, adaptability.
• Mechanical Aptitude / Skilled Trades Experience – Ability to develop CAD drawings, use project management tools and in-depth understanding of general construction management processes. General understanding of best practices for millwright, welding, pipefitting, etc. Ability to read construction drawings and blueprints, and have good computer skills.

Desired industry experience —

• Combination of education (Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Industrial Architecture, etc.) and/or work experience with 5+ years demonstrated success in a similar capacity in the rendering industry is desired. Other relevant heavy industry experience in the paper, oilfield, chemical & industrial construction industries will also be considered.

Work schedule & travel –
This job requires the employee to be in the field at various work sites approximately 50-60% of their time, primarily across the eastern half of the country, for up to 5-10 days at a time.

Physical requirements and conditions —
Ability to work in harsh climates and uncontrolled temperature/humidity environments. Ability to work in rendering facilities and tolerate strong, unpleasant odors and working environments.

Location –
Preferred locations include Toccoa, GA and locations within ~90 minutes of Toccoa - Atlanta, Gainsville, Athens, Clemson, Greenville, etc. Other locations open to discussion depending on candidate.

For further details on our highly competitive compensation and benefits package, contact JDupps2@dupps.com