Technical Project Associate Jobs in Maryland (NOW HIRING)

About the Company

The company specializes in water treatment, solids separation, and dewatering solutions for complex construction and environmental projects throughout the United States. They provide clients with innovative, integrated solutions that combine decades of technical expertise and operational excellence.

With the capabilities necessary to execute large-scale, technically demanding projects nationwide, the company continues to expand its footprint while maintaining a commitment to safety, quality, customer service, and employee development.

About the Position

The Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, coordination, and successful delivery of water treatment, dewatering, and heavy civil construction projects. This role requires a combination of project management expertise, technical knowledge, customer relationship management, and operational leadership.

The ideal candidate is a self-motivated professional with strong organizational skills, a mechanical aptitude, and the ability to effectively manage multiple stakeholders while maintaining project schedules, budgets, and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop project objectives by reviewing proposals, plans, specifications, and client requirements.
• Collaborate with Sales, Assembly & Fabrication, Operations, and Management teams to ensure project success.
• Define project scope, milestones, schedules, responsibilities, and resource requirements.
• Oversee project procurement activities, evaluate vendor proposals, and ensure purchased materials meet project specifications.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, identifying risks and proactively resolving issues that may impact project performance.
• Monitor project costs, schedules, quality standards, and contractual requirements.
• Coordinate and manage communication among clients, subcontractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare project submittals, technical documentation, Requests for Information (RFIs), and project status updates.
• Ensure compliance with client requirements, OSHA regulations, and company safety standards.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of Operations & Maintenance (O&M) manuals, proposals, and standardized documentation.
• Maintain strong client relationships by addressing concerns, identifying solutions, and recommending process improvements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives through root cause analysis and operational enhancements.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Project Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Project or construction management experience within heavy civil, industrial, environmental, or infrastructure-related industries.
• Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and project coordination abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to travel up to 25%, including occasional weekend and night-shift work as required by project schedules.

Preferred Experience & Technical Skills

• Water treatment and filtration systems
• Heavy civil construction
• Dewatering and solids separation operations
• Industrial construction environments
• OSHA regulations and construction safety requirements
• Business memo writing and technical project submittals
• Root cause analysis and process improvement methodologies
• Process and flow design
• Ability to read and interpret Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting capabilities

Benefits

• Base salary of $90,000 $120,000 depending on experience
• Company-provided vehicle
• Company-paid cell phone
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match up to 4%
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• Exposure to technically challenging and high-impact projects across multiple industries