Key Account Project Manager

Intertek-PSI Key Account Project Manager

Intertek a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the worlds top-recognized brands and companies is actively seeking a Key Account Project Manager to join our Intertek-PSIteam in Kennesaw GA. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the Building and Construction Industry.

Interteks Building and Construction division is a suite of Intertek brands that are industry leaders across multiple architecture engineering and construction disciplines developing the most innovative product and project solutions. Interteks project-related assurance testing inspection and consulting services are the risk management and quality assurance partner you need to ensure the reliability safety and performance of your new developments existing assets and facilities.

Professional Service Industries Inc. (Intertek-PSI) is a leading US based provider of construction assurance testing and inspection in civil and commercial construction. Our broad service offering includes construction materials testing geotechnical services environmental engineering industrial hygiene and specialty testing.

What are we looking for

The Key Account Project Manager is a senior project delivery professional responsible for planning coordinating managing and successfully executing complex Architecture Engineering and Construction (AEC) projects and programs throughout the United States. This position provides leadership across all phases of project development including planning design procurement construction commissioning and closeout.

The ideal candidate possesses more than 10 years of progressive AEC industry experience and a documented history of serving projects with cumulative construction values exceeding $1 billion. The Key Account Project Manager is recognized for managing large-scale multidisciplinary project teams providing exceptional client service and consistently delivering projects safely on schedule within budget and in accordance with quality requirements.

This role serves as the primary liaison between owners developers architects engineers contractors consultants regulatory agencies and other key stakeholders while ensuring successful project outcomes across a diverse portfolio of capital projects nationwide.

This position will focus specifically in the service lines of Geotechnical Engineering Environmental Consulting and Construction Materials Testing. Adjacent service lines may include Building Science Solutions Product Testing and the extended ATIC service offerings of Intertek.

This position will spend approximately 25% of their time traveling to project sites and operational offices across the U.S.

Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skill set experience qualifications and other job-related reasons. In addition to competitive compensation packages when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical dental vision life disability 401(k) with company match generous vacation / sick time (PTO) tuition reimbursement and more.

REPORTING STRUCTURE

This position reports to the Vice President of Sales and will serve both external and internal clients through the Key Account Program.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES

Project Leadership and Delivery

• Lead the planning execution monitoring and successful delivery of major capital projects and programs throughout the United States.
• Manage projects through all phases including:
  • Programming
  • Planning
  • Feasibility studies
  • Design
  • Procurement
  • Construction
  • Commissioning
  • Occupancy and closeout
• Develop project execution plans schedules budgets and risk management strategies.
• Ensure alignment of project objectives with client goals and organizational priorities.
• Maintain accountability for project performance regarding scope budget schedule quality and safety.

Design and Construction Coordination

• Coordinate multidisciplinary architecture engineering and construction teams throughout project delivery.
• Review design progress to ensure alignment with project objectives budget constraints and operational requirements.
• Manage design reviews value engineering initiatives constructability analyses and design risk assessments.
• Oversee construction activities and monitor contractor performance throughout execution.
• Promote collaboration among all project participants to drive successful outcomes.

Budget and Financial Management

• Develop and maintain project budgets and cost-control procedures.
• Monitor expenditures commitments forecasts and contingency utilization.
• Evaluate and negotiate change orders and scope modifications.
• Ensure effective financial reporting and project controls are maintained.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities while preserving project quality and performance objectives.

Schedule Management

• Establish and maintain master project schedules.
• Monitor critical path activities and major project milestones.
• Implement schedule recovery plans when necessary.
• Coordinate planning efforts among design consultants contractors suppliers and stakeholders.
• Ensure timely project completion through proactive management and issue resolution.

Risk Management

• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Conduct regular project risk assessments.
• Manage project issues claims disputes and change management processes.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements and industry standards.
• Minimize project disruptions through proactive planning and stakeholder engagement.

Quality Assurance and Compliance

• Ensure adherence to established quality management standards.
• Monitor project compliance with:
  • Building codes
  • Regulatory requirements
  • Industry standards
  • Client specifications
  • Contract requirements
• Support quality audits inspections testing and commissioning activities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across projects.

Safety Leadership

• Promote a culture of safety and operational excellence.
• Support implementation of project-specific safety plans and compliance programs.
• Monitor safety performance and corrective action initiatives.
• Collaborate with contractors and project teams to ensure safe working environments.

Team Leadership and Mentorship

• Lead multidisciplinary project teams across multiple geographic locations across the Geotechnical Environmental and Construction Services service lines.
• Mentor project engineers assistant project managers design managers construction managers and project coordinators.
• Encourage professional growth teamwork collaboration and accountability.
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on project success and client satisfaction.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 10 years of relevant experience required 20 years of experience preferred.
• Bachelors degree in related field required.
• Must be self-motivated and assertive and have the ability to work independently in a fast-paced multi-tasking environment with shifting priorities.
• Possess excellent written and oral communication skills and superior presentation skills.
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills.
• Must possess strong organizational and time management skills.
• Working knowledge of computer systems (i.e. Microsoft Office) is essential.
• Experience working with diverse teams (engineering operations marketing) is preferred.
• Business to business sales experience is preferred.
• Must possess valid drivers license.
• Ability to travel approximately 25% of the time.
• Physical dexterity/mobility to travel via car airplane and perform all clerical functions inherent to the position.
• Model Interteks 10X Energies at all times within the work place practicing business the right way
• Be aware of and adhere to safety practices and policies to ensure your own safety as well as the safety of others who may be affected by your actions at work
• Ability to work in fast-paced multi-tasking environment with shifting priorities and demanding deadlines
• Must be detailed-oriented and able to effectively prioritize and organize workload with efficient time management
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively in verbal written and presentation formats
• Must possess the fundamental technical and administrative skills required to perform the job duties
• Must be customer focused and quality driven
• Ability to travel as business needs dictate

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in: Construction Management Engineering Architecture Project Management Business Administration or a related technical discipline is preferred.

Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market with a proven high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion pace and precision we work to exceed our customers expectations while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.

We Value Diversity

Interteks network of phenomenal peopleare our greatest assets and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation or who need assistance applying please call 1- (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

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*Intertek does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies and will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.