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*KTA-Tator, Inc. (KTA) *is a 100% employee-owned materials engineering firm, internationally recognized as a leading expert in materials engineering, corrosion protection and asset integrity. Five business units comprise the $40+ million enterprise offering a broad range of coatings, steel, concrete fabrication and building envelope inspection, evaluation, and testing services in nearly every market and industry. KTA is a highly sought-after partner providing customer-driven innovation, cutting-edge technology, and world-class service delivery for the protection of our clients' assets and the world's infrastructure.

We have a new, full-time opening for an E*ntry Level Assistant Project Manager *in our Corporate Office in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Working from your home office may also be an option for this position, we highly encourage potential candidates to apply that are located in PA, OH and WV that are not within a commutable distance to our corporate office. Working with other managers and field coating inspection personnel, this entry level professional will help us grow our employee-owned company by successfully managing coating inspection projects in the tri-state area (PA/OH/WV), ensuring client satisfaction, and pursuing and developing new business opportunities.

This challenging position requires the ability to balance and prioritize the demands of multiple clients and projects.  Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting the department in implementing business development plans, including, but not limited to, contacting prospective clients and make site visits with Project Managers;
• Preparing proposals, including scope of services and project cost estimates/budgets; and
• Coordinating job activities with the contractors, writing and editing reports, and communicating project progress and development to the clients.

Position Requirements:

• A B.S. degree in Engineering or similar discipline.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and tasks independently with excellent organizational skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• For Pittsburgh-based candidates: Ability to work from the Pittsburgh office 3 days/week with optional 2 days working from home once fully acclimated
  • Fully remote is an option for candidates that are not within a commutable distance to the corporate office.
• Physical Requirements: Close, distance, and depth vision and ability to adjust focus; ability to work in confined spaces and walk on uneven terrain, climb ladders and high structures (150 ft. or more), hear, wear a respirator, and safely lift 25 pounds; and willingness to travel (predominantly in the tri-state area) and work outside (including inclement weather).

Salary Range: $50,000-100,000. Base pay is determined based on experience and education.

We are proud to be a 100% employee-owned company voted a 2024 Top Workplace in Pittsburgh! We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package and employee ownership. We offer a casual, friendly workplace, where employee owners are treated with dignity and respect and are valued for their contributions.  KTA seeks diversity, inclusivity, and equality, and employee owners are expected to uphold and exemplify our core values of passion, professionalism, hardworking and honesty. With employee owner inspired values, we are dedicated to making each other, the company and our clients successful.  We believe that serving our clients as we want to be served results in long-lasting business relationships.  We provide the training and support to take your career to a new and exciting level.  At KTA you will work with, learn from and be given the opportunity to become the best in the industry.  

KTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to ra e, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.* KTA is a Standing Firm Company. Elzly Technology Corporation (Elzly) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of KTA-Tator, Inc. (KTA)*