Work on exciting and challenging automation projects for a growing company in a dynamic and stable industry. As a Project Manager you will manage a portfolio of automation projects ranging from $10,000 to $5 million in value from proposal development, into project kick-off and through customer acceptance.
In this role, you will work in partnership with and oversee multiple individuals simultaneously on their project team(s) including company engineers, subcontractors, and other members of a multi-disciplined engineering team. In addition to implementing traditional project management methodologies, responsibilities including coaching and mentoring the project team to assist them in the problem solving and execution of their roles.
Travel expected is 15-35%.
Requirements:
• A bachelor’s degree (BS, B.) in an Engineering field or Computer Science or equivalent work experience.
• Must have at least five years of experience as a titled Project Manager executing industrial automation/controls-related technical/engineering projects.
• Solid problem-solving skills.
• Good communication with technically oriented personnel.
• Experience interpreting consultant-generated contract documents.
• Working familiarity with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Project.
• Ability to interpret and utilize financial reports and legal documents such as contracts.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously ranging in size from $10,000 to $5,000,000 (typical load of up to 20 projects or $10,000,000 total backlog).
Responsibilities:
• Thoroughly reviews and fully comprehends the requirements of a project per the contract documentation, Sales Scope Letter, and other supporting documents.• Evaluates all project budgetary categories and develops a plan to “meet or beat” these budgetary limits. Works with sales and estimating teams to refine pricing models as under- bidding is identified.
• Develops a project schedule at the appropriate detail within the project management module in NetSuite. Project plans will be completed in conjunction with the Contractor/Owner’s schedule. Regularly reviews and revises the schedule as required.
• Liaise with Production team to understand deliverables and associated milestones.
• Coordinates with Project Engineering resources on the development of Field Instrumentation Submittals, panel design and Panel Hardware Submittals. Follow up with customer to ensure customer acceptance of submittals within the allocated timeframe.
• Meets with the project team, as needed, on questions regarding the HMI application software, graphic displays, PLC application software requirements, development, schedules, and implementation.
• Executes projects according to Best Practices and Project Methodology.
• Meets regularly with Regional Vice President (RVP), in advance of weekly S&OP meetings, to ensure customers’ expectations are met by production team.
• Coordinates all Quality Control reviews and on-site demonstrations with customers and the production team.
• Evaluates project issues and find solutions that are acceptable to all and are also in the best interests of the company.
• Works with finance to review Customer billing schedule for each project and ensure that billing process matches contractual agreements and verifies timely payment.
• Completes all required regular project reporting including management updates, Work-in- Progress updates, revenue, and resource labor forecasting.
• Verifies all project completion requirements, including testing, demonstration, punch lists, billing, and documentation have been completed according to the contract and Best Practices.
• Must be able to perform the above items for multiple projects simultaneously ranging in size from $10,000 to $5,000,000 (typical load of up to 20 projects or $10,000,000 total backlog).
• Supports all Customers throughout the warranty period.
• Systematically contacts all Customers on a regular basis to offer ongoing support and discuss any current or upcoming opportunities.