Senior Project Manager - Field Services

SGS is the world's leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,700 laboratories and business facilities across 119 countries, supported by a team of 99,250 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, safety and compliance.
Our brand promise, when you need to be sure, underscores our commitment to reliability, integrity and trust — enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and trusted specialized brands, including Brightsight, Bluesign, Maine Pointe and Nutrasource.
SGS is publicly traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker symbol SGSN (ISIN CH0002497458, Reuters SGSN.S, Bloomberg SGSN:SW).
The EHS Project Manager – Field Services is responsible for overseeing projects from their creation to completion. This includes, but is not limited to: creating and sending proposals, setting up and scheduling projects, promoting safe work practices, facilitating internal and external correspondence, supervising and managing job resources from start to finish, overseeing and billing and payments. This position requires professional interaction with staff, clients, vendors, and sub-contractors on a daily basis.
Builds and executes project implementation plans in accordance with the Executive team and in conjunction with the Strategy set by the business Vice President
Onsite coordinator of all logistics required for client requirements
Responsible for overseeing projects from their creation to completion. This includes, but is not limited to: creating and sending proposals, setting up and scheduling projects, promoting safe work practices, facilitating internal and external correspondence, supervising and managing job resources from start to finish, overseeing billing and payments
Creates and sends proposals for acceptance by clients
Attends and directs pre-mobilization, bidding, kick-off and leadership site meetings
Works with clients and staff to develop logistical plans for implementing and supporting projects
Remotely performs data management of installed equipment
Works alongside and manages employees and/or subcontractors to install or service equipment on client sites, including re-calibrating equipment as per project requirements
Work as “problem solver” throughout the project including but not limited to troubleshooting communications challenges using wi-fi, cellular and enforcing security requirements
Routinely provides updates to clients on progress of project and often discusses data provided in order to troubleshoot issues
Professional interaction with staff, clients, vendors, and sub-contractors on a daily basis
Submits draft and final invoicing to client
Ensures timely payment from client
Bachelor’s Degree - Required
5 years or more project management experience - Required
5 years or more of professional service experience - Required
Prior experience with calibration of equipment - Required
1-2 years previous supervisory experience - Preferred
Excellent customer service skills
Highly organized with an attention to detail
Has the ability to problem solve in order to see alternative solutions when challenged with issues
Ability to train others utilizing specific knowledge related to logistical requirements
Onsite coordination to manage workflow
Compensation
The expected salary range for this position is $80,000 - $85,000 annually. This range represents the minimum and maximum base salary we reasonably expect to pay for this role. Actual compensation within the range will depend on skills, experience, and qualifications.
Our Benefits
We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role.
Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, employee assistance programs.
Wealth: In addition to base pay, we offer 401(k) with company match (immediate vesting upon enrollment).
Happiness:Professional Growth: Online training courses, virtual and classroom development experiences, tuition reimbursement program
Work-Life Balance: Paid-time off and family leave
In compliance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws, we provide clear and equitable compensation information for all applicants.
SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.