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Project Manager - Make Ready Design

Location: Remote

Are you an experienced Power Utility Project Manager? If you are open to joining a supportive, passionate team, we have an attractive opportunity for you!

Please note: This position can work fully remotely, but new hires will be required to come to our main office located in Perrysburg, OH, for an initial 2-week in-person paid orientation and training period.

Note to applicants: This is not an Information Technology (IT) position.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO DO AS A PROJECT MANAGER AT SIGMA:

Core Description: The Project Manager manages small to large-scale complex projects from project initiation to project close-out. Liaises between project members, cross-functional teams, external vendors, and other stakeholders to ensure proper communication, accurate and on-time reporting, and management of the schedule. The Project Manager is also responsible for maintaining and growing their client(s) accounts.

Project Leadership:

• Serve as a mentor and coach to assistant project managers, offering guidance and support.

Project Planning:

• Establish, track, and control project cost, scope, schedule, and budget to deliver assigned projects in accordance with contractual agreement.
• Creation of Proposals. Lead kickoff meetings and discovery calls. Works with the Project Engineer on scope, schedule, and budget
• Plan, schedule, and execute all phases of projects or programs in accordance with project management processes, policies, guidelines, and corporate governance.
• Develop high-level project workflow and ensure project scopes and milestone dates for all assigned projects.
• Provide project cost forecasting over the life of the project or program.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure the successful delivery of products/services.

Project Monitoring and Reporting:

• Prepare project change orders and/or correction actions in collaboration with the client, Project Engineer(s), and Operations Manager
• Monitor and report on key metrics, customer satisfaction, and performance against objectives.
• Maintain accurate records of client interactions, agreements, and sales activities in the CRM system.

Project Closure:

• Ensure the orderly closure of projects, including finalizing all project activities, obtaining client acceptance, and conducting post-project evaluations.
• Document lessons learned and share best practices with the organization.

Budget Management:

• Develop and manage project budgets, tracking expenses and ensuring financial goals are met.
• Project invoicing.

Risk Management:

• Identify potential risks and issues that may impact project success and develop risk mitigation plans and contingency strategies. Monitor and manage risks throughout the project life cycle.

Communication:

• Liaises between project members, cross-functional teams, external vendors, and other stakeholders to ensure deliverables, requirements, schedules, cost, and meeting plans are communicated.
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with all project stakeholders. Provide regular project updates to management and team members.
• Lead project update calls and in-person meetings with external clients throughout the project life cycle.
• Monitor and manage expectations of communication between staff and external clients.

Customer/Client Relationship Management:

• Build and nurture client relationships, understanding their needs and business objectives.
• Build an understanding of the customer's organizational structure and decision-making process.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned clients, addressing inquiries and providing exceptional service.
• Communicate effectively with clients to provide updates, gather feedback, and troubleshoot any issues.
• Proactively identify opportunities to upsell or cross-sell additional offerings to existing customers.
• Prepare and deliver presentations, proposals, and sales materials to clients as needed.
• Stay informed about industry trends and developments to provide value to clients.
• Contribute towards and execute on the strategic plan to target new business opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Education*: H.S. Diploma or equivalent is required. An Associate's or Bachelor's degree is preferred, but not required
• Experience*: 5+ years of relevant industry experience, 3+ years of Project Management experience *. Management may consider other education and/or work experience to be acceptable for appointment to this position.
• Project management certification preferred.
• Proven experience in project management, with a track record of successfully delivering projects on time and on budget.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders with competing priorities.
• Must be results-driven with a dedicated focus on achieving successful project performance, customer satisfaction, and organic sales growth.
• Demonstrated level of understanding of commonly used project management concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Adaptability and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Available during the “core” work hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. during the week. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as duties demand.
• Willing and able to travel regularly (20%-30%), which will include overnight travel
• Dependable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and insurance
• Able to pass a background check/drug test/driving record check.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to endure frequent, lengthy periods of sedentary work and sit for prolonged periods, including sitting at a desk and driving in a vehicle.
• Must be able to utilize a computer keyboard, computer monitor, and telephone for prolonged periods.
• Must have the physical ability to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing notes, and viewing a computer terminal; these activities require close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must have the physical ability to express or exchange ideas using spoken words and convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, often in a group setting.
• Must have the ability to receive detailed information through oral and written communication.

Competencies/Skills: Project Management | Utility Industry | Electrical Power Distribution | Power Distribution Design | Budget Management | Risk Management | Client Relationship Management | Team Collaboration | Project Planning | Schedule Management | Financial Management | Communication Skills | Project Forecasting | Project Cost Control | Stakeholder Communication | Risk Mitigation | Strategic Planning | Industry Trends | Regulatory Compliance | Safety Standards | Resource Allocation | CAD Software | GIS Systems | Utility Standards | Substation Design | Distribution Automation | Load Analysis | Project Manager | Power Distribution Manager | Electrical Project Manager | Utility Project Manager | Design Project Manager | Distribution Design Manager | Electrical Engineer | Power Systems Engineer | Utility Engineer

About Sigma Technologies

Sigma Technologies is a growing engineering and design firm with over 500 team members across 30+ states. For more than 25 years, our work for the power and telecommunications industries has helped create a positive impact in communities across the country. Our core values — Safety, Honesty, Truth, and Decency — fuel our culture. We are TeamSigma™.

**To learn more about working at Sigma, view our video and career page. **If you do not have Project Management experience, please refer to our other open positions: **While we list our openings in multiple locations, you only need to apply to one, as most are remote.

This job advertisement should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of a job. The individual may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this description.

This advertisement does not constitute an employment agreement between Sigma and the employee and is subject to change by Sigma as the needs of the organization and/or the requirements of the function change.

Pay is commensurate with experience and education. Sigma is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate based on an employee’s race, color, gender, sexual preference, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran/military status, or any other classification protected by law.

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This opportunity is with a well-established general contractor offering a structured development path into a high-performing Project Manager and future division-level leader. The role blends project management, estimating, field exposure, and leadership development.

Role Highlights:

• Clear growth track covering project management, estimating, budgeting, leadership, and operations.
• Hands-on involvement in multiple project phases, both in the field and office.
• Strong emphasis on leadership skills, decision-making, integrity, and people management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build core competency in cost control, job budgets, reporting, AP/AR, change management, and fair cost negotiation.
• Support or lead safe, efficient project execution with focus on quality, productivity, and profitability.
• Work closely with Project Engineers and Superintendents on forecasting, cost reporting, and project performance.
• Execute day-to-day project management responsibilities.
• Develop skills in conflict management, emotional intelligence, and values-based leadership.

Required Background:

• 5+ years’ construction experience.
• Ground up projects $30m plus. - Healthcare Project
• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred (Construction Management or Civil Engineering ideal but not required).
• Understanding of construction technology, equipment, means and methods, and OSHA standards.

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• Ensure developer experience is at the center of all software created, building intuitive, reliable, and friction?reducing tools that empower API producers and consumers and simplify their workflows.
  
• Collaborate, coordinate, and align with technical stakeholders such as architecture, platform engineering, security, and API governance teams to ensure tooling meets enterprise needs and integrates seamlessly with broader technical ecosystems.
  
• Apply industry best practices to deliver secure, scalable, and maintainable solutions that align with clients engineering, security, and compliance standards.
  
• Drive development activities from design through delivery, ensuring tools and services are released on time and effectively support both API producers and consumers.
  
• Champion code quality, implementing comprehensive unit testing, functional testing, and automated validation to ensure highly reliable solutions and fast feedback loops.
  
• Demonstrate engineering excellence, consistently applying high?quality engineering practices-including clean code principles, strong testing strategies (unit, integration, functional), CI/CD pipeline integration, versioning discipline, and reliable automated deployment strategies-to ensure tooling is robust, maintainable, and production?ready.
  
• Ensure all software created adheres to strong security principles, including secure coding practices, automated security scanning, vulnerability mitigation, and alignment with enterprise security standards-ensuring tooling is safe by design, safe by default, and safe in production.
  
• Support the tech lead in evaluating and shaping technical decisions, contributing insights and execution capabilities related to tooling, automation, and developer?experience improvements.
  

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• Programming & Scripting: Java | Python | JavaScript | TypeScript, Bash / Shell Scripting
  
• API Design & Management: RESTful APIs, OpenAPI / Swagger (Specification, Validation), API Linting Frameworks, API Governance & Standards Enforcement, API Versioning Strategies
  
• Automation & Tooling: Code Generation Utilities, Workflow Automation Tools, Internal Developer Tooling, CLI Tools
  
• Testing & Quality Engineering: Unit Testing | Integration Testing | Functional Testing, Automated Validation Frameworks, Test Automation Tools, Code Quality & Static Analysis Tools
  
• CI/CD & DevOps: CI/CD Pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins), Automated Build & Deployment Pipelines, Artifact Repositories, Infrastructure Automation
  
• Cloud & Platforms: Cloud Platforms (AWS / Azure / GCP), Containerization (Docker), Kubernetes (optional / platform-dependent)
  
• Security & Compliance: Secure Coding Practices, Automated Security Scanning (SAST / DAST), Vulnerability Management Tools, Dependency Scanning, Compliance & Enterprise Security Standards
  
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• Collaboration & Version Control: Git | GitHub | GitLab, Agile / Scrum Methodologies, Issue & Work Tracking Tools (Jira, similar)
  

Company Description

CM Red, based in Raleigh, NC, specializes in turnkey concrete contracting services tailored for commercial, industrial, and pharmaceutical construction projects. The company is also a leader in structural repair, offering high-quality and efficient solutions. CM Red is recognized for its expertise in delivering durable and precise concrete construction. Working with CM Red provides the opportunity to contribute to innovative projects and be part of a dedicated team in the construction industry.

GENERAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Field Responsibilities:

§ Have a full understanding of the contracted scope of work and related scopes of work for assigned projects.

§ Have full knowledge of the plans and specifications for assigned projects.

§ Contribute to, execute, and follow project schedules.

§ Supervise daily concrete activities for projects.

§ Enforce jobsite safety to comply with all OSHA regulations and the company’s safety policies.

§ Prepare daily logs, three-week look-ahead schedules, pour logs, safety logs, QC forms, daily meetings, Job Hazard Analysis and project planning

§ Set priorities and coordinate work activities with other disciplines and Subcontractors to ensure task completion.

§ Layout – check accuracy of layout for embeds, anchor bolts, grades, block outs and any other items for the concrete and related components.

§ Assess workforce, material, tool, and construction equipment needs and make arrangements for these components to support the needs of the project.

§ Assess the work environment for hazardous conditions and assure the field employees are provided proper training, PPE and equipment to accomplish the task prior to starting the activity.

§ Analyze productivity trends and adjust work activities to optimize production.

§ Use defined processes and past experience to implement work-around and recovery plans for solving routine problems.

§ Ensure work is installed per the requisite quality standards.

§ Supervise training for layout, proper forming techniques and production, job assignment, promotion, transfers, layoffs, and terminations for field personnel in accordance with company equal employment opportunity guidelines.

§ Manage personnel development and activities to maximize efficiency of workforce, including adding or removing manpower as appropriate to the project’s activities.

§ Provides Time and Material change information acknowledged by appropriate parties.

Project/Construction Management:

§ Aid Project Management and Construction Management in the preparation of labor, budgets and schedules for project startup and completions.

§ Review cost reports and projections and take appropriate actions to effectively manage job costs to levels within the contract budget.

§ Provide backup for pending change and work orders, and keep the project plans as-built log current.

§ Review materials lists for compliance to contract documents and confirm lead times to ensure timely deliveries to the job site.

§ Ensure proper material/labor quantity tracking of field reports, concrete pour cards acknowledged by the GC, verification of deliveries, vendor invoices, delivery tickets, and pour cards to the PM.

§ Assist with preparing monthly invoicing by verifying quantities for estimated work in place.

§ Maintain equipment and material delivery logs as directed by the Project Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

§ Field and related work experience working as a carpenter, field engineer, or assistant superintendent.

§ Minimum five (5) years in a construction-related or other relevant technical position.

§ Undergraduate/Associate's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or other relevant technical discipline preferred.

Knowledge and Skills

·     Able to prioritize job duties and manage time easily, holding strong organizational skills and close focus on details.

·     Can successfully work independently, collaboratively in a team setting, and in a leadership role.

·     Ability to work well under pressure, adapt to change, and problem-solve effectively while maintaining a positive attitude.

·     Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred

·     Can comfortably interact with clients, suppliers, coworkers, etc. in a professional manner

·     Must be a self-starter and take initiative in all aspects of the job

Licenses and Certifications

§ Must have a valid driver’s license

§ 30-hour OSHA card or ability to obtain within 30 days

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

§ The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee working on a construction site to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

§ While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to handle/operate tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. You are occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, or kneel.

§ You must regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds.

§ Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, you regularly work in outside weather conditions. You frequently work near moving mechanical parts. You occasionally work in high, precarious places and are occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.

The noise level in the construction work environment is usually moderate to high.

Note:

This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities designated may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

Must have at experience with local construction projects, subcontractors, and vendors.

Markets of experience:

• Medical
• Office Building
• manufacturing

What's on offer:

• Market-leading base salary + aggressive bonus structure
• Technology, vehicle, and travel allowances
• 401K match, short & long-term disability, family leave, PTO plan, comprehensive benefits plans, and continuous education programs.

Qualifications:

As a Project Executive your duties will include:

• Coaching and consulting for assigned projects with functional responsibility for Associates in the project team.
• Full performance responsibility for a project or group of projects, including but not limited to: financial oversight, construction quality, ensuring owner satisfaction, safety performance, oversight of quality metrics and quality performance, oversight of subcontractor selection, subcontract terms and subcontractor relations, oversight of project documentation and project schedule, and risk management.
• Direct management responsibility for Associates on the project team(s).
• Working with early-career project managers, project and field engineers, superintendents, and other construction management professionals, supporting career development activities to grow internal talent pipeline.
• Supporting and at times initiating continuous improvement initiatives.
• Providing consultation to project development team members to support efforts to win potential projects.

The Project Executive (PX) will model company's Core Values of Service, Quality, Innovation, Trust, and Safety and fosters a team approach to project delivery at all times.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (B.S./B.A.) from an accredited four-year College or University in business, engineering or construction management
• 10-12 years related experience
• Advanced knowledge of the commercial construction industry and construction operations principles is required.
• Demonstrated history of successful teambuilding is required.
• Strong leadership, management, computer skills, ability to work with confidential information, and attention to detail is required.
• LEED AP or LEED Green Associate is preferred
• Valid driver's license

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• Building professional excellence through education, training and certification and milestone qualifications
• Optimizing organizational effectiveness through cutting-edge technologies, knowledge management techniques and a culture of innovation
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• Serving as a key part of the Information Dominance Corps in its mission to gain a deep understanding of the inner workings of adversaries
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• Serving in command of key communication and surveillance facilities around the globe

• Pursuing opportunities at institutions such as Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) or Navy War College (NWC)
• Completing Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) at one of the various service colleges

Trilliant offers a universal communications platform that is at the convergence of the smart grid, smart city, and global Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) applications. We bring together multi-technology solutions, global capabilities, and mission-critical communications to deliver future-proof solutions.

We are a device-agnostic, integrated, multi-technology communication platform that provides flexibility to balance technological capabilities with economic needs. Trilliant is committed to best-in-class solutions that empower our customers and their customers to connect to the world of things

We are an equal-opportunity employer offering comprehensive benefits and compensation packages with a selection of insurance programs. We have dynamic and collaborative work environments with some of the brightest employees in the world. We invest in people and provide opportunities for our employees to grow hand in hand with our business.

Job Description:

Trilliant is seeking a Commodity Manager who plays a critical role in an organization’s supply chain process, overseeing logistics related to the procurement of general inventory or a specific category of products. They create and oversee a plan for managing supplies and seek opportunities to negotiate better deals or improve the process. These managers oversee a logistics team and support staff. They also establish and cultivate relationships with partners, clients, suppliers, and other stakeholders.

It will be responsible for managing both existing and new products throughout the entire product lifecycle. The SC Commodity manager works with the production team, engineering, and product managers to set up production processes with our electronic manufacturers (EMS), including validation of the assembly line and the final product, which will be rolled out worldwide.

The ideal candidate is an excellent leader in delivering timely results and developing effective strategies and must be highly organized with strong negotiating skills and the ability to manage multiple complicated projects simultaneously. These roles require data analytics skills and familiarity with supply chain management programs. This position will report to the SCM Electronic Manufacturing Engineer

Position Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain collaborative partnerships with business units to ensure alignment with their objectives and sourcing strategy.
• Consult with stakeholders to create the best contractual outcome, including strong legal and business terms and meaningful performance indicators and/or service levels.
• Negotiate, finalize, and advise on the contract documents with support from risk management, legal, finance, and other key internal stakeholders.
• Develop strong supplier relationships to drive effectiveness and value in line with the planned strategies.
• Facilitate supplier reviews and generate continuous improvement plans.
• Develops and implements cost-saving opportunities, efficiencies, and process improvements.

Position Requirements:

• 10+ years of category management or strategic sourcing required.
• Experience managing contract manufacturers preferred.
• Strong business and financial acumen.
• Participates in developing policies and procedures to achieve specific goals.
• Ensures employees operate within guidelines and Trilliant Procurement policy.
• Interacts with peers, internal stakeholders, and suppliers at all levels of management.
• The ideal candidate will be highly accountable, action-oriented, and able to work collaboratively with multi-faceted teams.
• Broad knowledge of current and emerging technologies, technology directions, and strategic application to business needs.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including explaining technology solutions in business terms, establishing rapport, and persuading others.
• Strong analytical and interpretive skills to recognize and comprehend complex issues.
• Knowledge and understanding of sourcing methodologies.
• Perform data analysis and utilize financial acumen to identify opportunities to leverage scale and drive cost savings.
• Develop expertise in core categories, including product knowledge, industry dynamics, and market trends.
• Establish a collaborative environment with key suppliers and business partners to manage supplier performance and support long-term strategy.
• Develop expertise in contract requirements to negotiate the most favorable pricing, contract terms, and conditions.
• Strong project and process management in order to execute the sourcing strategy with cross-functional teams.
• Track performance within each applicable spending category and define budgetary impact.
• Partner with appropriate teams to identify sourcing needs, determine vendor and demand management strategies, execute sourcing events, and drive organizational processes and compliance.
• Develop and utilize project KPIs to drive results to meet annual goals and objectives.
• Create and regularly update cost-value analysis for main suppliers.
• Drive cost, technology, and value improvements with suppliers across the supply chain.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for the utilities spend category.
• Create strategies, approaches, and deployment for supplier quality programs and initiatives.
• Perform Periodic business reviews with strategic suppliers, monitoring their adherence to quality, delivery, value, and innovation performance metrics.
• Lead cross-functional teams including engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, human resources, and suppliers through the full project life cycle from design, development, pilot, through production, with financial tracking and close-out.
• Manage, organize, and monitor project development from requirements definition to production launch.
• Produce project schedules, budgets, resource management, dashboards, and other communications and management documents.
• Inform people at different levels of management of the progress of projects on a regular basis and on request.
• Monitor project performance indicators.
• Apply change, risk, and resource management.
• Lead continuous improvement projects.
• Work in a dynamic and fast-growing environment to develop rigorous technical standards and high-quality products.
• Provide sufficient technical leadership to identify technical risks, improve quality, and improve predictability of development.

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor's or Graduate's Degree in business or engineering.

Trilliant Values-

PASSIONATE- We find the right solutions for customers and exceed their expectations.

ACCOUNTABLE- We work smart and tackle problems with urgency to get the job done.

CONFIDENT- We look to the future and partner with each other to deliver world-class solutions.

ENERGIZED- We are excited and support the growth and direction of Trilliant.

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• Completing Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) at one of the various service colleges

Research Scientist – Pulp & Paper Enzymes

Location: Raleigh, NC

Type: Full-time | On-site

We are seeking a Research Scientist to help lead experimental and applied research supporting enzyme applications in the pulp and paper industry. This role will focus on designing and executing lab experiments, supporting customer projects, and helping advance new enzyme-based solutions for mill operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute laboratory experiments to support technical projects and customer needs

• Provide benchtop proof-of-concept work and technical support for field applications

• Oversee project timelines and guide Research Associates to ensure accurate completion of experiments

• Write technical reports summarizing results for both technical and non-technical audiences

• Develop and refine experimental methods and laboratory procedures

• Train team members on laboratory techniques and safety protocols

• Maintain laboratory equipment, calibration schedules, and SOP documentation

• Document experimental results in electronic laboratory notebooks (ELN)

• Manage laboratory inventory and supplies

• Collaborate with industry partners, mill R&D teams, and research organizations

Qualifications

• PhD or MS in a relevant field (Pulp & Paper Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biology, etc.)

• Proven ability to manage and execute scientific research projects

• At least 1+ year of laboratory experience (lab management experience preferred)

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and independent working skills

• Experience in the pulp & paper industry or enzyme applications is a plus

• Mechanical aptitude or experience troubleshooting laboratory equipment is a plus

• Ability to lift up to 55 lbs and perform physical lab tasks

• Willingness to travel occasionally to mill sites (