Project Manager

WhoWeAre

AVANTech, LLC is a rapidly growing technology company which designs, fabricates, and operates specialty water treatment equipment for government and commercial clients. We solve some of the most challenging problems in the water industry – from being first responders to the Fukushima Nuclear Plant meltdown to implementing patented first-of-its-kind technology for industrial wastewater recycling to cleaning-up legacy wastewater at government sites resulting from weapons manufacturing during the cold war era. AVANTech’s goal is to improve the environment around us and support our clients with innovative sustainable water treatment solutions.

This position can be located in our Knoxville, TN or Columbia, SC offices

Benefits of working with AVANTech

Generous paid time off and holidays.

Great opportunity for advancement with a growing company.

Varied insurance offerings with employer matching.

401(k) savings plan with employer match.

Flexible work schedule, including 4-day work week or other schedule options

Position Summary

AVANTech, LLC is seeking an experienced and results-driven Senior Project Manager to lead complex projects and drive strategic initiatives across the organization. This role is responsible for overseeing the full project lifecycle - from planning and execution to delivery and evaluation - while ensuring alignment with business objectives, timelines, customer expectations and budgets.

The ideal candidate is a proactive leader with strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills, capable of managing multiple high-impact projects in a dynamic environment.

The Project Manager will work closely with the functional area manager and will be responsible for delivering all stages of the project(s) assigned (i.e., research and development, proposal development, design, manufacture, installation, and commissioning).

At AVANTech the differentiator between a project manager and a senior program manager is the ability to develop client relationships and further market penetration. In this case we are looking for an individual with background knowledge of DOE-EM initiatives specifically at the Oak Ridge site, who can further develop AVANTech's presence and deliver on currently awarded scope.

Job Responsibilities/Duties

• Lead and manage multiple concurrent projects, ensuring successful delivery within scope, schedule, and budget
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, resource allocations, and risk mitigation strategies
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, including engineering, operations, and business units
• Monitor project performance using appropriate tools and techniques; provide regular status updates to leadership
• Identify risks and issues early, implementing corrective actions as needed
• Ensure compliance with company standards, policies, and regulatory requirements
• Create proposal costing worksheets (project cost estimates)
• Obtain quotes for materials identified in the proposal phase of a project

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field (Master's preferred)
• 8+ years of project management experience, including leadership of large, complex projects
• Proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid)
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Experience managing cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams
• Experience in DOE, NNSA, DoW or other highly regulated customer environments, Oak Ridge relationships/experience is preferred
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Smartsheet)

All candidates must be able to pass a drug test, pre-employment physical, and background investigation.

Job Type & Compensation

Full-time, salaried, exempt.

Relocation package available

AVANTech LLC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.