ASTEC · 1 day ago
Project Manager, Capital Improvement - Jerome Ave
Chattanooga, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expAstec is a global, environmentally focused infrastructure and manufacturing company specializing in asphalt road building and aggregate processing. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing capital expenditure and infrastructure improvement projects to enhance facility capacity and structural integrity across Astec sites.
Machinery
Responsibilities
Oversee all aspects of capital projects, including managing structural remediation, coordinating with General Contractors (GCs), and overseeing facility commissioning
Control and manage all project data (e.g., financials, ROI projections, and resource loading)
Champion standard PMO processes (e.g., RAID logs, formal status reporting, and PMBOK-aligned methodologies) to drive project management maturity across the organization
Prepare and present program-level reporting for the leadership teams, adopting a data-driven and direct communication style
Adopt a guiding tone when communicating with cross-functional project teams, building a collaborative team environment
Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of infrastructure projects
Perform rigorous risk management and maintain comprehensive RAID logs to minimize project disruptions
Develop project scopes and objectives involving all relevant stakeholders to ensure technical and financial feasibility
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or higher, or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training
5+ years of end-to-end project management experience, specifically within industrial infrastructure or capital improvement environments
Proven ability to confidently lead and facilitate large-scale project planning workshops and facility operational sessions
Mastery of Project Management Software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or O365 Power Platform) and the Microsoft Office suite
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex project data into actionable leadership insights
Preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is highly preferred
Company
ASTEC
Since 1972, Astec has been connecting communities by providing innovative rock to road solutions for our customers.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jaco van der Merwe
President & CEO
Jamie Palm
VP, Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller
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