Assistant Product Manager I

Position Overview The Assistant Product Manager I (APM) role is to accomplish specific tasks within a project, as assigned by a Product Manager. The APM typically manages a major task or a function of a project, serves as a supporting or backup customer interface at the technical task level, and serves as a supporting or backup interface with the internal resources at the technical and commercial task level. Candidates should have 2 years of project experience as a project engineer, application engineer, or similar role that has project experience with activities on a project or directly supporting the activities of a project. The APM may manage small projects with support and mentoring by a PM or the Director of Product Management. Key Job Responsibilities Proposal Stage: Provide assistance to Application Engineering in providing construction cost interface from the Installation Contractor; manage the preliminary design process as it pertains to the solicitation of bids from Installation Contractors and other suppliers; provide guidance to Application Engineering in fine‑tuning the project scope and pre‑award budgets. Project Award: At the time of project order and subsequent project kick‑off meeting, assume full customer interface for engineering, delivery, and construction execution; be active in the contract pre‑award stage to ensure clear definitions of scope of work, schedule, and appropriate budget controls. Engineering & Fabrication: Act as primary focal point for written and verbal communication between TAS and the customer; work closely with the Master Scheduler to determine the project start‑to‑finish schedule; distribute all project‑related documentation and coordinate with suppliers on scope, commercial, and schedule issues; orchestrate internal resources (Materials Management, Document Control, QA/QC, Fabrication, Engineering, Service); prepare scope‑related documents and conduct periodic budget reviews and forecasts. Contract/Construction: Maintain full customer interface for engineering, delivery, and construction issues; promptly issue field construction documents; coordinate with Project Engineer for equipment selections, production issues, purchasing, and payment issues; protect against scope creep and solicit change orders when appropriate; implement risk management processes and capture lessons learned. Startup and Closeout: Coordinate with Service Department for start‑up, commissioning, and training needs; expedite project closeout and release retainage; implement warranty kick‑off meetings and other responsibilities assigned by TAS. Job Skills Sound knowledge of business management principles, practices, and procedures; strong negotiation skills. Strong contract management skills/experience; excellent communication, organizational, and time‑management skills. Ability to set priorities and work independently. Strong crossover skills in refrigeration principles, civil/structural/mechanical design, power wiring, and controls architecture. Proficiency in MS Office, MS Project, ERP, and other databases. Familiarity with ANSI, ASME, API, and OSHA standards. Relevant Work Experience Minimum 2 years’ experience in Project Engineering or Project Management with significant experience in packaged equipment (industrial HVAC, energy service contracting, geothermal process, data centers). Experience in power generation, project cost estimating, construction management, risk management, vendor management, insurance, and bonding. Education and Training Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited four‑year engineering program. A P.E. license and financial coursework/degree would be a plus. Military leadership and/or technical work experience may be considered in lieu of an engineering degree. Special Requirements Extensive travel to domestic and international job sites. Ability to work in field construction locations, including climbing ladders. Physical Requirements / Work Environment The position is at least 80% to 95% desk work with a computer. Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Perform other physical activities including use of fingers, sitting, stooping, bending, crouching, talking, hearing, and performing repetitive motions. Visual acuity requirements include color, depth perception, and field of vision necessary to prepare and analyze data and figures, operate a computer terminal, and conduct extensive reading. The incumbent will be subject to indoor environmental conditions. EEO Statement TAS Energy Inc. guarantees equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. #J-18808-Ljbffr TAS Energy Inc