Manufacturing Project Manager

Stewart & Stevenson is Now Hiring a Project Manager at 10750 Telge Road Houston, TX 77095. Responsibilities Manage the entire project life cycle beginning with the sales quotation development and proposal, through production and the post completion warranty period, including joint project P&L responsibility with the sales department. Implement and maintain the reports necessary to manage the entire project life cycle. Develop and recommend plans for implementation and administration of projects. Serve as the customer’s advocate on the project, including coordination of customer communication, and requested project change orders. Ensure customer expectations are met by the company. Act as a customer-facing point of contact by providing clear, professional, and timely communication regarding project status, schedule impacts, change orders, and issue resolution. Ensure the company meets customer delivery expectations by anticipating issues and implementing corrective action plans on an ongoing basis. Correct shortfalls in all project goals including delivery, P&L, quality and engineering issues. Review new sales contracts to ensure the anticipated Bill of Material (BOM) cost of project and structure matches with manufacturing requirements BOM. Apply strong attention to detail and analytical skills when reviewing project costs, budgets, forecasts, billings, and financial variances to support accurate project reporting and decision-making. Conduct post project review to assess the success and/or failure of completed projects. Review findings and evaluate the financial, quality and production processes of the project and recommend alternatives or adjustments to correct any problems identified, or solidify successes for current and future projects. Perform all work in accordance with established quality standards and safety procedures. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree (four year college or university) and three to seven years related experience. Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely. Ability to take care of the customer’s needs while following company procedures. Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals Ability to organize and direct a project to completion. Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and co-workers. Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Detail-oriented with the ability to analyze information, identify discrepancies, and communicate findings clearly to internal teams and customers. Working knowledge of basic accounting principles, including budgets, cost tracking, billing support, financial reporting, and variance analysis. Skills & Abilities Project management or operations experience in manufacturing, oil & gas, or power generation. Strong negotiation, interpersonal, and communication skills. Customer-facing communication skills with the ability to present project updates, address concerns, and maintain professional relationships. Understanding of P&L and balance sheet impacts; ability to support financial performance. Strong analytical and accounting knowledge, including the ability to review project financials, track cost performance, and support accurate reporting. Proficient in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and manufacturing process flows. Ability to interpret engineering drawings and understand material structures and fabrication methods. Skilled in identifying process inefficiencies and implementing cost-effective solutions. Highly detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy in documentation, reporting and follow-up. Proven leadership in managing cross-functional teams and complex project timelines. In-depth knowledge of manufacturing operations, including planning, quality and supply chain. Experienced in risk management, scope control and maintaining project integrity. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. #J-18808-Ljbffr