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Mesa Accosiates

Project Manager

Chattanooga, TN · On-site

Mesa Associates, Inc. is a woman/minority-owned full service engineering, procurement ... The Project Manager leads cross-functional teams, coordinates with internal departments and ...

Walmart

Realty Project Coach

Knoxville, TN

$60K - $110K/yr

Reinforce what teamwork looks like by resolving store leadership, supplier, and associate concerns. * Project Ownership: Own the execution of projects in your assigned stores. Communicate plans ...

Walmart

Realty Project Coach

Knoxville, TN

$60K - $110K/yr

Reinforce what teamwork looks like by resolving store leadership, supplier, and associate concerns. * Project Ownership: Own the execution of projects in your assigned stores. Communicate plans ...

Walmart

Realty Project Coach

Nashville, TN

$60K - $110K/yr

Demonstrated leadership in directing associates and vendors to meet project goals and maintain compliance with company standards. * Ability to analyze project impacts on budgets, operations, and ...

Walmart

(USA) Realty Project Coach

Shelbyville, TN

$60K - $110K/yr

Leadership experience directing associates and vendors, fostering accountability, and supporting ... Business Project Management - Management Professional Certification (Project Management Institute ...

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How much do associate project leader jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for associate project leader in Tennessee is $27.51, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.32 and $32.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are Associate Project Leaders?

Associate Project Leaders are professionals who assist in planning, executing, and closing projects under the guidance of a Project Leader or Manager. They help coordinate project activities, manage timelines, communicate with stakeholders, and ensure project deliverables are met within scope, budget, and schedule. Associate Project Leaders often serve as a bridge between team members and upper management, helping to resolve issues and keep the project on track. This role is ideal for those looking to gain experience in project management and develop leadership skills.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Associate Project Leader, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Associate Project Leader, you need strong project management skills, organizational abilities, and typically a bachelor’s degree in business, management, or a related field. Familiarity with project management tools like Microsoft Project, Asana, or Trello, and sometimes a certification like CAPM or PMP, is highly beneficial. Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills help you coordinate teams and manage stakeholder expectations. These skills are crucial for delivering projects on time, within scope, and ensuring team alignment throughout the project lifecycle.

What is the difference between Associate Project Leader vs Project Coordinator?

AspectAssociate Project LeaderProject Coordinator
CredentialsBachelor's degree, relevant certifications (e.g., PMP)Bachelor's degree often preferred, certifications less common
Work EnvironmentInvolved in project planning, execution, and team coordinationFocuses on administrative tasks, scheduling, and communication
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in industries like construction, IT, and engineeringCommon across various industries for project support roles

The Associate Project Leader typically has more responsibility in project execution and team leadership compared to a Project Coordinator, who mainly handles administrative and logistical tasks. Both roles require strong organizational skills, but the Associate Project Leader often participates more actively in decision-making and project management processes.

How does an Associate Project Leader typically collaborate with cross-functional teams during a project?

As an Associate Project Leader, you will frequently coordinate with cross-functional teams such as engineering, marketing, finance, and operations to ensure project milestones are achieved on schedule. This involves facilitating regular meetings, clearly communicating project goals, tracking progress, and addressing any roadblocks that arise. Effective collaboration requires strong interpersonal and organizational skills, as you’ll often need to gather input from various stakeholders and align team efforts with overall project objectives.
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Infographic showing various Associate Project Leader job openings in Tennessee as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 1% As Needed, 64% Full Time, 33% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $57,220 per year, or $27.5 per hour.

Gas Testing Engineering Integrated Project Team (IPT) Lead

Edgewater Technical Associates

Oak Ridge, TN • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Gas Testing Engineering Integrated Project Team (IPT) Lead opportunity in Oak Ridge, TN.
Position Overview:
The Gas Testing Engineering IPT Lead is responsible for coordinating cross functional system design and gas testing activities, integrating hands on gas testing, pilot plant operations, systems engineering, and project leadership. The IPT Lead will drive schedule, budget, risk, and change management while ensuring safe, compliant, and high quality execution across all phases of development.
Key Responsibilities:
IPT Leadership and Project Coordination
  • Lead a cross functional IPT, coordinating schedules, budgets, scope, and resources.
  • Facilitate recurring team meetings focused on task tracking, issue identification, and resolution.
  • Provide technical guidance and conduct detailed reviews of engineering and testing documentation.
  • Coordinate with adjacent IPTs for alignment across mechanical, electrical, and I&C systems.

Gas Testing and Process Development
  • Develop and implement gas centrifuge testing protocols; analyze results to improve system throughput, reliability, and separation performance.
  • Conduct advanced R&D in gas processing and separation technologies.
  • Lead pilot plant design, construction, and operations to validate and scale new processes.

Systems Engineering and Integration
  • Integrate pilot plant findings into facility design, including process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), and equipment specifications.
  • Ensure cohesive interface control across mechanical, electrical, and I&C systems.

Risk, Change, and Configuration Management
  • Identify issues, track risks, and develop mitigation plans; manage change and risk release processes.
  • Review and coordinate Design Change Requests (DCRs) and ensure updates are reflected in the integrated schedule.

Supplier Coordination and Stakeholder Communication
  • Coordinate with Procurement Engineering, Purchasing, Quality, and suppliers to ensure components meet technical, cost, delivery, and quality requirements.
  • Communicate with internal and external stakeholders on technical and programmatic issues.

Reporting and Performance Tracking
  • Drive schedule and budget adherence; support weekly progress reporting (e.g., Quad Chart).
  • Provide briefings on risks, issues, and schedule performance.

Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Nuclear, or related Engineering discipline.
  • Seven (7)+ years of experience in system design, test engineering, and/or process development.
  • Experience in gas processing, separation technologies, and precision gas testing environments.
  • Hands on pilot plant design and operations experience for chemical or process development.
  • Proficiency with process simulation tools (Aspen Plus, HYSYS) and engineering software such as MATLAB or Python.
  • Strong skills in scheduling, budgeting, risk and change management, and cross disciplinary coordination.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualification:
  • Experience with gas centrifuge testing or fuel cycle technology development.
  • Familiarity with facility design practices (PFDs, P&IDs, equipment specifications).
  • Experience with NRC or DOE requirements.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
  • Active DOE Q or DoD clearance.

Other Job Requirements:
  • United States Citizenship
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q Security Clearance

If you are interested in being considered for this position and your resume clearly outlines your relevant experience for this position, please follow the application steps via our website: www.edgewatertech.net/careers
Edgewater will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so. We look forward to hearing from you!
WORKING WITH EDGEWATER TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES
Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a New Mexico-based small business headquartered in Los Alamos, NM, with five (5) regional offices across the United States to locally support their growing presence at project sites. Edgewater has a proven track record and is a trusted provider of fixed-price construction projects, engineering, and technical services for the Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Defense (DOD), National Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector commercial contractors involved in nuclear, high-hazard, or complex operations. Edgewater's experience and guidance ensure that its customers perform hazardous operations, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain the highest quality and safety standards.
Originally founded to support the Los Alamos National Laboratory, Edgewater now supports customers across the U.S. and Canada. Edgewater has five offices, with corporate headquarters in Los Alamos, NM and regional offices in Carlsbad, NM; Oak Ridge, TN; Aiken, SC; and Richland, WA.
Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.
View all Edgewater opportunities at www.edgewatertech.net/careers

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