Project Manager I

POSITION SUMMARY

The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and delivery of heat exchanger-related projects, ensuring they are completed safely, on time, within budget, and in compliance with all applicable standards. This role involves managing large-scale industrial projects, often in high-stakes environments such in technology and energy sectors.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Accountable for developing and coordinating carefully designed and approved action plans to successfully complete projects.
• Act as the primary point of contact for all aspects of the Operations activities, including Engineering, Sales and Customer; ensure all parties maintain close communication and coordination regarding project status and milestones; maintain project schedules and report status in weekly Program Reviews.
• Work with Supply Chain to ensure that all long lead items are identified and ordered in a timely manner in support of the project schedules.
• Responsible for overseeing project budgets and coordination with project cost controller.
• Document and communicate project status, obstacles and resolutions to management.
• Lead cross-functional project teams to achieve optimal project execution.

• All other duties assigned.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• To ensure Kelvion's Standard of Excellence, which includes quality, is incorporated into every product we produce.

• Follow all company policies and procedures, including but not limited to Global Code of Business Principles, Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, Vision and Values, Operational Framework

REQUIREMENTS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES)

• Experience at developing and facilitating business processes to achieve project goals

• Basic understanding of air coolers and manufacturing supply chains are a plus; accreditation from recognized project management organizations such as PMI a plus.

• Self-motivated with a positive and optimistic attitude; team orientation with good leadership skills - empathy and motivating cross-functional team members to common goal; display persistence, vision and positive attitude.
• Good organizational skills and capable of independent work. Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and appropriately determine priorities; able to work effectively with all levels of management.
• Regular attendance, ability to arrive at work punctually, ability to work on-site
• Ability to perform multiple tasks concurrently, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, ability to interchange with others in the department.
• Personal computer skills include electronic mail, record keeping, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc. Experience with Microsoft Project
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals in English. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence in English
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Project management skills for leading and organizing projects, providing progress tracking reports as directed, and leading cross-functional teams at a high level.
• PMP® Certification (preferred)

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (required levels)

• BA or BS degree in a technical field or business administration.
• Five-eight years' project management experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; reach with hands, arms, and shoulders. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear. The employee occasionally will be required to handle and/or move objects up to 50 pounds .


WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Travel may be required up to 10% of time.