Project Manager-Phoenix

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The role of the Project Manager is to plan, execute, and finalize projects according to an established project schedule with strict deadlines and within budget. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants in order to deliver projects according to plan. The Project Manager will also define the project’s objectives and oversee quality control throughout its life cycle. The Project Manager, relies on limited experience and judgement to plan and accomplish goals established by the company and the Team Leader.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following represents a list of essential duties and responsibilities. 

Other duties may be assigned, tasks list are intended to be descriptive and not restrictive:  

• Create Project schedules and forecasts
• Process project orders from order intake to warranty start.
• Responsible for manufacturing procurement/Purchase orders working with Logistics and Procurement Specialist.
• Coordination and checking of deliverables
• Maintain project status reports and change orders
• Manage project budget.  Measure, analyze, and present performance metrics of completed projects
• Direct and manage project planning and execution from beginning to end with input as needed from Team Leader.
• Define project scope in relation to scope sold, milestones, and deliverables that support customer goals and Huber Technology’s business goals.
• Develop engineering submittal packages and provide to customer and reviewing engineer in a timely manner.
• Proactively manage the engineering submittal process to obtain customer approval in a timely manner so that equipment can be released for production.
• Effectively communicate project expectations to Huber team members and customer stakeholders in a timely & clear fashion.
• Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis as well as Team Leader.
• Estimate the materials, labor, and resources needed to achieve project goals.
• Create or direct the creation of purchase orders to procure equipment, parts or components.
• Recommend budget changes where necessary, draft change orders and submit for approval as required by current company policy.
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.
• Obtain from the customer a confirming written change order for any significant change in project scope.
• Determine 3rd party vendors or staffing required to successfully complete the project.
• Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel as needed to complete the project.
• Identify and resolve issues within the project team to complete any punch lists and project close out can occur timely. Be a resource to help determine warranty situations, provide information to Field Service, and work order details as needed.
• Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.
• Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.
• Track project milestones and deliverables
• Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation and presentations as required.
• Define project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout project life cycle.
• With expanding experience, coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members and contractors and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.
• Build, develop and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the project.
• Conduct completed project analyses and create a recommendations report that identifies successful and unsuccessful project elements.
• Develop best practices and tools for project execution and management.
• Prepare and submit written quarterly status reports for high dollar value and extended schedule projects and any other reporting required by Team Leader or management.

Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory duties of staff, however supervision of projects is required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office setting,

however there could be exposure to warehouse/shop elements. Potential for exposure to undesirable field elements at treatment plants or contractor’s site if a project requires a visit. 

  PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing duties of this job, would occasionally be required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel, talk and hear, and use fingers and hands to feel objects, tools or controls. Sitting will be for extended periods of time.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, depth perceptions and ability to adjust focus.
• Project Manager, should be capable of working under pressure to meet project deadlines.
• Regular attendance is essential to meet the project deadlines and provide consistent customer service to the customer, RSD’s, team and Reps.
• Job will generally be performed in an office environment, but may require travel to and from a client’s office, production facility, tradeshow, industrial/construction job site or wastewater treatment plant. Conditions will vary at each location, but the conditions listed above will generally apply. Would need to be able to meet and follow all safety guidelines in the office as well as on job sites.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is a Full-Time position. Standard days and hours of work are Monday – Friday, 8-5 or an approved flex schedule related to the needs of the role.

TRAVEL

Some travel to fulfill the duties of the role, if technical issues requiring visit to customer site or training, tradeshow attendance is required.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or engineering discipline, required
• A minimum of 2 years work experience in application engineering, inside sales or other relevant technical support preferred
• Experience working with independent manufacturer’s representatives and or vendors
• Exposure to sales, sales management and/or project management preferred
• Wastewater industry or Industrial experience a plus
• Project Management experience or Certification a plus
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently, as well as in a team oriented environment
• Proficient computer skills - and with all MS-Office suite applications
• Ability to read and interpret measurements and technical specifications/details on drawings and documentation
• Familiarity with project management software tools
• Fluent spoken and written English required - German or Spanish ability a plus
• Ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines
• Maintain updated passport for training and travel

Pre-Hire: Ability to pass a drug test, background check as it relates to the role, and completion of an I-9 form. HUBER is an E-Verify Employer.

Huber Technology, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer – 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.