Technical Project Manager

Overview BlastOne is a business that is growing fast globally and looking for top talent to join our dynamic fast paced family! What makes us great is phenomenal staff who fit our fantastic culture! We believe in paying well and offering great benefits in order to attract the best talent. What we do: BlastOne is a leading global supplier in the Industrial Corrosion Control Industry! Hiring fantastic people is our key to growth. We hire top talent who shares our values! The Role The Technical Project Manager (TPM) owns the technical development and execution of BlastOne’s pre-award project lifecycle, from early opportunity shaping through contract execution.   This role partners with Client Partnerships / Capture Management, Project Executives and Proposal Managers to transform opportunities into fully defined de-risked, and commercially viable contracts.   The TPM leads solution development and technical definition of opportunities, while partnering with external Proposal Managers to translate technical solutions, capture strategy and technical inputs into compliant, high-quality proposal submissions.   This is a hands-on role: the TPM both owns the technical position and performs the work to develop it, as outlined in the essential functions.   Points of responsibility include: - Early Concept Development & Engineering Ownership - Own the development of early-stage concept models, technical solutions, and preliminary system architectures, in coordination with SMEs and engineering resources, to translate client needs into viable, buildable project concepts. - Lead the maturation of conceptual designs into structured Basis of Design (BoD) outputs that support scope definition, constructability, and execution planning. - Drive iterative concept development through multiple solution pathways (options analysis), ensuring alignment between technical approach, cost, schedule, and client objectives. - Develops early ROM Costings and Presentations in co-ordination with PX/Eng. - Develop and review preliminary engineering calculations (e.g., ventilation and LEL dilution, dust collection, compressed air, airflow) and concept documentation (P&IDs, PFDs, general arrangements) to support the Basis of Design and pricing.       2. De-Risking & Technical Validation - Lead the identification and early mitigation of technical, execution, and commercial risks through structured concept development and engineering validation. - Ensure that all proposed solutions are grounded in realistic construction methodologies, site conditions, and operational requirements. - Lead early engagement with subcontractors, vendors, and internal SMEs to validate assumptions, inform pricing, and proactively eliminate downstream execution risk. - Lead technical review of client RFQ/RFP packages, including specification compliance, scope gaps, clarifications and exclusions, and technical bid conformance.     3. Cost & Commercial Enablement - Translate early concept models into actionable cost frameworks, enabling progressive budget refinement from ROM through detailed pricing. - Drive alignment with Client Partnerships and Project Executives to ensure technical solutions are fully integrated with commercial strategies balancing competitiveness with execution certainty. - Support Project Management, engineering, and sales teams in developing the initial detailed cost buildup. - Prepare vendor and subcontractor RFQs, level bids, and identify long-lead equipment and schedule-driving items.       4. Proposal Integration & Support   - Serve as the primary internal owner of all technical, scope, and cost inputs into the proposal process - Partner with external proposal management (e.g. Shipley Assoc.) to ensure accurate translation of solution, pricing, and execution strategy into proposal deliverables - Review and validate proposal content for technical accuracy, completeness, and alignment with Basis of Design (BoD) - Ensure all proposal inputs are delivered on time, at required quality, and aligned with capture strategy     5. Cross-Functional Alignment - Lead alignment across Sales, Project Executives, Engineering, and Procurement, ensuring all stakeholders are operating from a single, validated technical and commercial position. - Surface and resolve conflicts between technical, commercial, and execution positions before proposal kickoff.       6.  Capture Support Execution - Own readiness of all technical, cost, and execution inputs prior to proposal development kickoff - Ensure all Basis of Design (BoD), assumptions, and pricing frameworks are fully defined and documented for proposal translation - Act as the single point of accountability for technical and commercial integrity of the pursuit prior to submission - Support proposal reviews, and final validation cycles as the technical authority   Other duties as needed. Required Skills/Qualifications - 5+ years of experience in pre-construction, project management, or design/build environments. - Strong technical aptitude with experience in industrial or construction projects. - Familiarity with project costing, estimating, and high-level scheduling. - Ability to read and interpret blueprints, submittals, and engineering drawings. - Experience supporting C-level or client-facing presentations preferred. - Degree in Business Administration, Engineering or Construction Management required. - Industrial/Mechanical/Electrical construction or equipment-related experience preferred. - Professional and polished, able to represent BlastOne with clients. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Strong commercial awareness with the ability to balance technical scope, cost, and client expectations. - Attention to detail, accuracy, and persistence in follow-through. - Flair for visual presentations and proposal development. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive/SharePoint, MS Project). - Familiarity with Procore preferred. - Comfortable with 3D model navigation and integration into presentations. - Skilled in remote meeting tools (Teams, Zoom). - PMP or PMI certification preferred. - Primarily office-based, with occasional site visits. - Collaborative, open-plan office environment. - Standard 40-hour work week (Mon–Fri, 7:00am – 6:00pm). Travel Required - 4–6 days/month across the US and Canada. - Must hold a valid US Passport.   The Perks working at BlastOne   - Great family culture with a meaningful mission - Flexible time off - Generous 401k policy - Industry leading Health Insurance & benefits program - Ability to put your personal stamp on the success of a company - Incredible opportunities to grow within the company and the industry, both your responsibilities and compensation   Personality / Core Value Requirements BlastOne is a unique company.  We have a strong, close-knit team of hard working, caring professionals who have a passion for supporting our customers.  We are a third-generation family business and we are dedicated to growing for generations to come.  To accomplish this, we take great effort to ensure that the members we add to our team will contribute positively to the great culture we already have. We’re happy – but we spell it HAPIEE which is an acronym for our core values and beliefs: - H: Humility – it is the team that wins - no one is better than anyone else on the team. My success is just as much the result of others I work with. - A: We’re Agile – we move and work quickly and are flexible – we change quick. - P: We’re positive, outgoing and Passionate! Our favorite phrase is ‘CAN DO!’ - I: We act with Integrity at all times. We are respectful and courteous. We do the right thing. - E: We Execute – we do what we say we will do. Action is better than inaction. - E: We always operate with Excellence and with a hard work ethic.