Total Quality Manager jobs in Springfield, MO

Environmental Quality Management, Inc. & EQM Services (EQM) is a premier full-service environmental remediation/construction services and consulting company offering environmental assistance to industrial, commercial and government entities. We are known for our safety culture and our dedication to each other and our clients. EQM is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio.

EQM is a wholly-owned operating company of ASRC Industrial (AIS). AIS was founded in 2016 by Arctic Slope Regional Corporation (ASRC), an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC) established under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971. As part of an ANC, EQM is a certified 8(a) Small Disadvantaged Business, offering further contracting advantages to government agencies. These designations help clients meet their diversity spending objectives, while also providing sustainable returns for 13,600 Iñupiat shareholders.

We offer competitive salaries and full range of benefits including generous PTO plan, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K (for eligible employees) and 100% immediate vesting, basic and supplemental life insurance, short-term and long-term disability as well as other benefits.

Description/Position Summary

The Project Manager (PM) will work to support the Senior Project Manager in the overall direction, completion, and financial outcome of complex projects. The PM will utilize their skills in the fundamentals of project management while working on complex projects with more senior PMs, and/or act as the sole PM on projects of moderate complexity, or on multiple simultaneous projects of lesser complexity with minimal guidance. A PM ensures the appropriate technical direction of the project, but owns the business aspects of the project.

Location: SW Missouri and Ely Mine, Vermont

Key Responsibilities:

• Management of scope, schedule, cost, contract terms, and client expectations for projects as assigned.
• Plan project execution (e.g., define and clarify technical approach, identify and assign resources needed, develop schedule of activities, develop/adopt project policies and procedures, etc.) to meet project/contract obligations
• Set team direction, assign project work, coordinate physical work activities and ensure schedule milestones and quality expectations are achieved
• Maintain Earned Value Analysis (EVA) data for financial reporting
• Compile and utilize charts and graphs for project reporting, preparing project forecasts and planning future execution
• Ensure preparation of project-specific plans and technical documents
• Proactively carry out the project safety plan and quality plan
• Prepare, execute, and monitor procurement plans
• Identify contract change with resulting modification and prepare associated communication for government submittal
• Monitor and track project progress, including identification, tracking and developing mitigation plans to avoid/address project execution risks
• Ensure compliance, and support for Federal environmental regulations, DoD guidelines, OSHA standards, client QC protocol and FAR on those projects you are responsible for
• Identify and forecast project(s)resource needs
• Maintain satisfactory relationships with subcontractors, and vendors
• Provide scopes of work for procurement of subcontractors and vendors
• Work with project team members to ensure project requirements are met
• Participate in proposals with guidance
• May require presence in the field, depending on project specifics.

Education/Experience:

• BS or MS degree is expected (degree in Engineering or Science is highly desired)
• Registration/certification is highly desired, or on track to obtain
• 4 to 8 years of Project Management experience
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Active membership in professional organizations is expected
• HAZWOPER 40 Hour Certification with current 8 Hour Refresher

Key Skills and Knowledge:

• Strong understanding of the technical aspects of the industry
• Effective verbal and written communication skills are critical
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team environment critical
• Good people and leadership skills, including the ability to direct, manage and motivate project staff
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office required
• Grasp of the basic scheduling techniques are critical
• Ability to identify alternate approaches that can result in enhanced project results
• Thorough understanding of the regulatory framework applicable to each project and site
• Strong grasp of basic financial tracking terms and methods are critical
• Development of intermediate negotiation skills
• Developing mature leadership skills are critical
• Embrace feedback as a tool for learning and professional development

Environmental Quality Management, Inc. & EQM Services (EQM) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Environmental Quality Management, Inc. & EQM Services (EQM) has an unwavering focus on safety, the environment and caring about everyone involved in our work.