Project Manager, Operations Manager

Location:

Idaho Falls,
Company:
Columbia Energy & Environmental Services
Salary: $95K-$180K DOE

About Columbia Energy

Columbia Energy & Environmental Services, headquartered in Richland, WA, is a well-established small business with a strong track record of delivering comprehensive solutions in engineering, design, fabrication, instrumentation and controls, and other specialized services. With expertise in fixed-price design/build/test projects, we serve both federal and commercial clients, consistently delivering high-quality results through innovation and technical precision.

Our collaborative and experienced team is committed to providing practical, client-focused solutions tailored to address a wide range of challenges. We recently expanded our operations to Idaho Falls, , reflecting our ongoing growth and dedication to broadening our capabilities. We take pride in maintaining a strong reputation for quality and integrity while ensuring compliance with rigorous industry standards.

Why Join Columbia Energy?

At Columbia Energy, we foster a supportive and innovative environment where team members can thrive. As a growing small business with ambitious goals, we value initiative, teamwork, and a dedication to quality. This role, based at our Idaho Falls facility, offers the opportunity to work on impactful projects while advancing your career in a company that values precision, efficiency, and collaboration.

Position Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Project Manager with a strong background in industrial metal fabrication (welding/machining) to join our team at our Idaho Falls facility. This role is responsible for leading complex fabrication and testing projects from start to finish, ensuring alignment with client requirements, safety standards, and company goals. The Project Manager will collaborate across engineering, production, and sales teams while maintaining strong client relationships and driving project success on time and within budget.

The ideal candidate will bring a proven track record of managing industrial fabrication projects, excellent communication and leadership skills, and the ability to navigate competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

Project Management & Execution:

• Lead all phases of fabrication and testing projects at the Idaho Falls facility, from planning through delivery.
• Ensure alignment with customer requirements, budgets, and schedules.
• Oversee procurement, manufacturing, testing, packaging, and delivery.

Scheduling & Resource Management:

• Develop and manage comprehensive project schedules.
• Balance resource availability, customer timelines, and company priorities.
• Track progress to ensure on-time, cost-effective delivery.

Client Engagement:

• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Provide clear, professional communication and timely updates throughout the project lifecycle.

Sales & Proposal Support:

• Collaborate with the sales team on project proposals.
• Provide accurate resource estimates and technical input to support business development.

Internal

Collaboration:

• Partner with engineers, technicians, and production teams at the Idaho Falls facility to ensure project quality and efficiency.
• Drive alignment across teams and resolve conflicts constructively.

Problem Solving &

Risk Management:

• Proactively identify challenges and lead the team in implementing effective solutions.
• Mitigate risks to safeguard project outcomes.

Safety & Compliance:

• Champion a safety-first culture in both office and shop settings.
• Ensure adherence to safety standards, quality requirements, and industry best practices.

Multitasking & Organization:

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Maintain exceptional organizational skills and proactive communication with all stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience managing industrial fabrication and testing projects, with successful outcomes in cost, quality, and schedule.
• Demonstrated ability to balance competing priorities in dynamic environments.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, with a track record of effective cross-team collaboration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on project management experience with DOE or other government-regulated projects.
• Expertise in fabrication, testing, and inspection methods, including welding processes and fabrication equipment.
• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, Engineering Technology, or a related field; equivalent experience will be considered.
• Self-motivated, solutions-oriented approach with a focus on project goals and client satisfaction.
• Demonstrated success in managing scope, schedules, and budgets with a proactive, problem-solving mindset.
• Eagerness to take on new challenges, grow expertise, and contribute to team success.

Key Success Attributes

• Collaborative Leader:
  Builds trust and alignment across engineers, technicians, and clients.
• Detail-Oriented Planner:
  Develops and executes schedules that…