Full-Time

Project Manager

Crest Industries

Crest Industries

51-200 employees

EPC contractor for design-to-construction projects

No salary listed

Alexandria, LA, USA

In Person

On-site role based in Pineville, Louisiana.

Category
Business & Strategy (1)
Required Skills
Word/Pages/Docs
Excel/Numbers/Sheets

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Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited vocational or academic institution in the fields of Construction Management, Engineering or Technology; or a related field along with 3-5 years of project management experience is required.
  • Ten years of successful project management experience along with a Project Management Certification (PMP/CAPM) will be considered in lieu of a formal degree.
  • Strong familiarity with project management practices, methods and techniques is required.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat is required.
  • General knowledge of high voltage substations or transmission lines is preferred.
  • Knowledge of scheduling software such as Primavera 6 or equivalent is preferred.
Responsibilities
  • Provides overall leadership and oversight to the project team and their activities.
  • Manages project schedules and maintains overall project scope of work.
  • Identifies all stakeholders and manages their expectations and concerns.
  • Manages project budget and resource allocation, including the management of costs, through the review and approval of procurement activities, POs, change orders and invoicing.
  • Constantly monitors and reports on progress of the project
  • Defines project objectives and plans their completion; then as needed implements project changes and interventions to achieve project outputs.
  • Encourages and motivates internal and external teams to keep project, and related activities, on schedule and on budget.
  • Manages consultants, subcontractors, construction managers and project teams to ensure contract plan specifications are adhered to.
  • Manages procurement process for equipment and materials.
  • Utilizes strong communication skills to work with teams and stakeholders to complete tasks and overcome objections.
  • Must be able to work with confidential information and insure the security of this information.
  • Hosts, attends and participates in project meetings and conferences calls.
  • Prepare RFQ for subcontractor bids. Evaluate bids.
  • The Project Manager is responsible for carrying out additional responsibilities as requested by the Director of Project Management.
  • Interfaces with other department employees and customers on a regular basis.
  • Define project scope, goals, and deliverables.
  • Reviews all engineering and construction drawings for approval.
  • Performs close out of projects.
  • Analyzes project disciplines and develops corrective action plans to mitigate problems; then gathers and organizes all lessons learned to be used on future projects.
  • Modifies purchase orders to meet project needs.
  • Utilizes scheduling tools and makes modifications to construction schedules relevant to status and by requests from Director of Project Management.
Desired Qualifications
  • General knowledge of high voltage substations or transmission lines is preferred.
  • Knowledge of scheduling software such as Primavera 6 or equivalent is preferred.

Crest Operations provides engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services for construction and industrial projects, handling design, procurement, and on-site construction. It delivers a turnkey, vertically integrated solution under one contract, coordinating engineering, materials, subcontractors, and construction to speed delivery. With 60+ years of experience, it combines reliability and full control of planning and execution to enable faster timelines and premium pricing, supported by repeat business. Its goal is to efficiently complete complex EPC projects for utilities, industrial firms, and large infrastructure programs by leveraging integrated capabilities and a proven reputation for quality.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Pineville, Kentucky

Founded

1958

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What believers are saying

  • Internal training and culture-focused hiring support skilled labor retention across talent-heavy operations.
  • Diversified businesses create cross-sell opportunities and reduce dependence on any single end market.
  • Sustainability partnerships, including Glass Act Recycling, strengthen ESG credibility with utility and industrial customers.

What critics are saying

  • Skilled labor turnover disrupts complex EPC delivery and raises recruiting costs.
  • Project demand weakens when utilities and petrochemical customers delay maintenance or capital spending.
  • Major safety or execution failures can trigger customer loss, claims, and restricted access to regulated sites.

What makes Crest Industries unique

  • Founded in 1958, Crest spans electric power delivery, industrial services, distribution, and natural resources.
  • Crest emphasizes vertically integrated project solutions across multiple internal platforms and subsidiaries.
  • Crest markets 24/7 personal customer service and reliable, innovative execution on complex projects.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Corporate Fitness Plan