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Senior Project Manager – Facilities and Construction

Los Angeles, CA
Employment Type: Full Time
Experience: Bachelor's Degree + 5 years experience

Job Description & Requirements

Growing, private-equity-backed, clean technology firm is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager with a strong process engineering background to join the company’s engineering team. The ideal candidate will perform a variety of project management and field engineering tasks relating to Cambrian’s innovative EcoVolt® wastewater treatment systems. This will include project management of site engineering and system installation, requiring coordination between Cambrian and its customers, engineering firms, and sub-contractors.

To be considered, you must have experience in water or chemical process design, strong communication skills, and an understanding of anaerobic digestion or related systems. The ideal candidate will have a passion for sustainability and the environment, will thrive in a fast-paced entrepreneurial setting, will be self-motivated, and will have an interest in cutting edge technology. Think big, think different, be ambitious, and consider joining a company that values honesty, creativity, excellence in building a world class operation, and putting people first in proactively protecting the environment.

Typical Duties:

  • Manage system installations as the primary project manager, with oversight responsibility over engineering firms and subcontractors
  • Monitor the progress of design documents. Participate in design review meetings and provide input regarding constructability, as well as scope and cost changes
  • Prepare detailed estimates, cost code input, and cost control systems
  • Monitor and assist Sourcing with preparation of bid packages and invitation to bid inquiries, receiving and analyzing bids, qualifying subcontractors, and awarding subcontracts and major purchase orders
  • Work with core onsite construction personnel to establish job organization
  • Plan, sequence, and schedule the project with input from engineering and subcontractors.  Manage the project schedule, conduct job site meetings, and prepare updated schedules
  • Is responsible for project cost control including updating of labor cost reports, summary cost reports, and project status summaries
  • Coordinate requirements of governing authorities for permits, inspections, and final approval of the project
  • Maintain submittal control, including scheduling, receiving, reviewing, approving and expediting submittals from suppliers and subcontractors to comply with progress schedule
  • Manage client relationship through progress meetings, correspondence, periodic reports, change orders, and response to client inquiries
  • Prepare and secure owner acceptance of contract change orders.  Issue modifications to subcontracts and purchase orders after owner acceptance and updates budget in summary cost report
  • Manage payments to subcontractors and vendors, including reviewing and approving schedules of value, pay requisitions, invoices, and required insurance coverage
  • Manage subcontractor and supplier performance issues including documentation, default notices, and replacement, if necessary
  • Review and monitor project progress, quality, and safety.  Work with subcontractors and makes corrections as required to comply with contract and company policy and procedures
  • Effectively manage project close-out tasks and any warranty work

The Right Stuff:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical, Environmental, Mechanical, Marine, Facilities Engineering, or similar.  Masters or advanced degree a plus
  • Working knowledge of equipment systems that use anaerobic digestion technology to treat wastewater
  • 5+ years with total project responsibility for complex equipment systems in excess of $5 million
  • 5+ years experience working with vendors, customers, and trades, including electrical, piping, and construction personnel
  • Top-notch project management skills and use of project management tools including Microsoft Project
  • Superb ability to interact with customers, including strong communication and presentation skills, affable, and demonstrated maturity and professionalism
  • Demonstrated experience in process engineering problem solving and system integration, preferably in the food and beverage processing or wastewater industries
  • Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment
  • Stellar written and verbal communication skills
  • Must exhibit strong leadership ability and have a professional demeanor
  • Local candidates preferred; currently we are not offering relocation

Working Environment:

  • This position will normally work a typical schedule of Monday to Friday. Must be able to work weekends and/or holidays to meet business needs
  • Must adhere to all federal, state, local, and company safety procedures and policies, including wearing appropriate PPE
  • Working from your home office may be an option
  • May have to travel from your primary office to customer sites
  • May work outside in varying temperatures
  • Must be able to occasionally lift 50 pounds
  • The work environment is informal, team-oriented, and collaborative

How to Apply:

Eligible candidates who have the “right stuff” should submit a resume with a thoughtfully written cover letter telling us why you would be the best candidate for the job. You must include your compensation requirements to be considered for this role. Send all materials to hr@cambrianinnovation.com and include “Senior Project Manager” in the subject line to ensure that your information is routed to the proper hiring authority for immediate review.

Company Description

Cambrian Innovation is a disruptive and rapidly-growing biotechnology company committed to solving critical resource challenges for industry. The company’s award-winning EcoVolt® solutions leverage advances in bio- and electrochemistry to help customers cost-effectively and sustainably treat wastewater while generating renewable resources such as clean energy and clean water.

With leading partners that include Lagunitas Brewing Company, Bear Republic Brewing Company, the DOD, the EPA, the USDA, and numerous other government agencies, Cambrian continues to develop a growing portfolio of environmental products and innovative business models to support both the company’s mission of catalyzing harmony between industry and nature, and the greater circular economy. Cambrian Innovation is a recognized World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer and was named the Emerging Company of the Year by the Northeast Clean Energy Council.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Cambrian Innovation Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

EEO is the Law Poster: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/poster.cfm

Applicants must be eligible to work in US without restrictions for any employer at any time.  As a condition of employment, all selected candidates will undergo Cambrian Innovations’ standard pre-employment checks, including but not limited to a background check regarding criminal history, driver’s license, education and employment.

Cambrian Innovation does not accept unsolicited candidate referrals or resumes / CVs from third-party vendors, including recruitment agencies. Cambrian Innovation will not be responsible or liable for any fees or costs associated with such unsolicited submissions.