Project Manager II

Project Manager II

Dayton, OH, United States

Job Duties

• Plan and execute the project according to our Project Management System and internal best practices in place
• Track project performance and meet budgetary objectives until project closure. Manage project budgets and report estimated versus actual costs, against physical progress. Analyze and explain technical and budgetary variances
• Carry out project closeout, prepare project postmortem and report final project KPIs
• Play an active role in maintaining the good relationship between the company and the client
• Liaison with all project stakeholders throughout project lifecycle and main point of contact for customer on project related communication
• Execute and follow requests for modification to orders in compliance with contractual agreement and per internal rules
• Prepare and manage staffing plans - Identify the need for internal and external resources
• Manage the project team, organize and lead internal meetings. Organize and conduct project meetings (Kick Off Meeting, Weekly, Fortnightly, etc.) throughout the lifecycle of the project
• Apply standard Engineering practices to complete and/or review calculations, spreadsheets, drawings, piping layouts, and functional descriptions. Plan and coordinate with various departments the completion of tasks / milestones: to be delivered on time and on spec: design review, P&ID, 3D, highlighted P&IDs
• Manage and validate the technical calculations, specifications
• Work closely with the Supply Chain department: Plan the Supply Chain Kick Off meeting and comply with internal purchase order rules of engagements
• Write and validate reception protocols and approve installations
• Coordinate shop fabrication and onsite installation on assigned projects (may oversee equipment installation as necessary)
• Organize and facilitate acceptance tests (Simulations, FAT, SAT, Qualifications)
• Schedule and supervise the start-up
• Document project handover and execute Provisional and Final Acceptance certificates
• Prepare and provide project status reports to upper management/direct supervisor

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of food and/or cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical process
• Comprehension of P&IDs, isometrics, layout, 3D drawing and functional description
• Competency in MS suite and other data entry softwares
• Strong leadership skills
• Ability to work autonomously and to complete tasks without supervision
• Good organizational skills
• A strong interest in technical tasks along with a strong willingness to learn
• Great communication and interpersonal skills