Project Lead - Building and Construction

Project Lead, York, PA

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a Project Lead to join our Building & Construction team in York, PA. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in [industry or career path name].

Intertek's Building and Construction division is a suite of Intertek brands that are industry leaders across multiple architecture, engineering and construction disciplines, developing the most innovative product and project solutions. Intertek's project-related assurance, testing, inspection and consulting services are the risk management and quality assurance partner you need to ensure the reliability, safety and performance of your new developments, existing assets and facilities. Intertek is continually innovating and evolving to reduce risk for consumers, brands and organizations in every sector and industry around the world. We go beyond Testing, Inspection and Certification of products: we are a Total Quality Assurance Provider to industries worldwide. Our Purpose: Bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

What are we looking for?

The Project Lead is responsible for acting as the client's main point of contact until a project is assigned to the test lab and coordinating activities between quoting and testing.

Shift/Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8-5

Benefits Information

In addition to competitive compensation packages, when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more.

What you’ll do:

• Follow and enforce all safety requirements and company policies
• Provide exceptional customer service
• Take full responsibility for assigned projects
• Initiate project coordination with the client, immediately upon receipt of signed proposal
• Establish timeframe for shipment & receipt of materials for testing
• Introduce project team
• Request additional documentation as needed (e.g. drawings, PO, installation details, material handling/curing requirements,…)
• Prepare deposit invoices where required
• Participate in progress meetings with lab personnel as needed
• Assist with administrative and/or project management tasks as needed (invoicing, managing forecasting tools, communicating with customers)
• Performs other work as required

This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 3+ years' experience directly related with customer service and/or sales
• Experience that facilitates an understanding of the employed department preferred
• Valid driver’s license and reliable driving record is required
• [Physical requirements, if applicable]

Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:

• General knowledge of laboratory testing preferred
• Technical competence to effectively communicate the test procedure concepts, specifications and results with customers
• Understanding of and experience with consensus standards (ASTM, ANSI, …)
• Must be technically competent to understand and communicate test procedures, specifications, and results
• Strong customer service and communication skills (written and oral)
• High level of computer proficiency, including MS Word, MS Excel, and Adobe Pro
• Demonstrable competence in the command of the English language including grammatical skills, and ability to review and assist in the preparation of technical reports
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment with shifting priorities
• Competence in math, science and critical thinking skills, able to identify and question illogical scenarios

Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers’ expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.

We Value Diversity

Intertek’s network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email [email protected] or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

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The Building & Construction team provides assurance, testing, inspection, and certification services and building science solutions to deliver Total Quality Assurance to the built environment. The team offers the architectural, engineering and construction (A/E/C) industry with a full suite of capabilities both in the lab and on site.Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide. Our network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices in more than 100 countries, delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification (ATIC) solutions for our customers' operations and supply chains. Working at Intertek means joining a global network of state-of-the-art facilities and passionate people who deliver superior customer service with a purpose of bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.