Project Manager

Project Manager

Element has an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to join our team. This position plays a key role in servicing our clients by ensuring flexibility and responsiveness to their needs, delivering projects efficiently, safely, and to the highest technical standards. The Project Manager will provide daily technical supervision of testing operations and clear technical guidance across a broad range of the laboratory's testing capabilities.

Compensation : $60-75K / year (Depending on Experience)

Responsibilities

Conduct technical review of quotations for corrosion testing and ensure work scopes can be executed safely and to a high standard of quality.

Develop and implement testing work programs, including detailed scheduling and resource planning.

Review and interpret technical standards and requirements; write job-specific test procedures as needed.

Serve as the primary technical liaison with clients, ensuring clear communication on technical and project status matters.

Drive continuous improvement of laboratory processes at all levels.

Manage financial aspects of assigned projects, including cost forecasting, progress tracking, and invoicing.

Provide clear direction to Technicians via machining and test requests (MTRs), ensuring timely and accurate completion of client requirements.

Provide technical leadership to the project team, with support from senior colleagues and Technical Specialists.

Arrange and supervise client and third-party witnessing during testing.

Perform audits and reviews, including technical contract review, job readiness, and job closeout.

Prepare regular progress reports, maintain documentation, and archive project records.

Conduct internal audits and support updates to procedures and standards as needed.

Deliver technical training and support to staff in corrosion testing, including H?S environments.

Participate in client and site visits as required.

Perform other duties as assigned that align with the role of Project Manager.

Skills / Qualifications

Holds a bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g., materials science, chemistry, or engineering).

3+ years of exposure to machining and / or material testing, including mechanical, analytical, and environmental testing methods.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a methodical and solution-oriented approach.

Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.

Adaptable and flexible, capable of working effectively across both administrative and laboratory settings.

Proven ability to train and mentor others to a high technical standard, promoting knowledge sharing and skill development.

Familiarity with national and international testing standards and regulatory requirements.

Proficient in a wide range of software and digital tools, demonstrating a high level of IT literacy.

Possesses the technical expertise and experience required to quickly achieve procedure and report sign-off authority within the laboratory.

Work Environment

At Element, you'll work in a collaborative and fast-paced laboratory environment where safety, quality, and precision are paramount. The role involves both office-based project management and hands-on technical supervision in the lab, including exposure to corrosion testing, H?S environments, and various materials testing methods.

You'll be part of a team that values technical excellence, continuous learning, and open communication. Our culture encourages innovation, professional growth, and delivering outstanding results for our clients across diverse industries.

Company Overview

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to 'Make tomorrow safer than today'.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

Diversity Statement

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming "the world's most trusted testing partner".

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following : age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.