Project Manager

Job Title: Engineering Project Manager
Location: Remote in the USA (Prefers candidate to live within an hour of an airport)
Job Type and Duration: Direct Hire
Pay range: 95-110/k
DESCRIPTION:
The Project Manager I provides pre-sale technical guidance regarding application feasibility and manages projects as principal owner from initiation to sign-off for new order opportunities or sold projects.


MAIN ACTIVITIES:
• Effectively manage all assigned projects from kick off to customer sign-off and ultimate customer satisfaction. This includes managing 3rd party vendors, timescales, costs, margins, service resources, and customer expectations.
• Hold regular project kick off meetings.
• Develop project scope (including project engineering- statement of work), budget and schedule as a project is developed.
• Complete site surveys where required.
• Manage projects to maintain and /or improve project profit margin with primary focus on service efficiency meeting "First Time Install Rate" targets.
• Coordinate and integrate team and individual efforts to build positive professional relationship with clients and associates.
• Effectively communicate project status to stake holders with proper tone and frequency.
• Take ownership of any project issues and work to resolve the issues with urgency.
• Maintain installation documentation packages throughout the course of a project to ensure effective communication and file retention.
• Transition projects effectively to other teams for ongoing service support.
• Ensures that project implementation activities are carried out safely, utilizing environmentally sound methods/ practices, and complying with all applicable internal and external safety and environmental rules/ requirements.
• Consult with functional relationship parties as appropriate to resolve technical issues that arise preinstallation, during installation or during the service life of the equipment.
• Liaise with suppliers and take responsibility for their delivery performance.
• Liaise with Credit Department to ensure timely invoicing and payment where applicable.
• Provide timely response to internal and external customers.
• Fully participate in company meetings including department specific meetings.


Additional Duties
1. Communicates effectively with all levels of the organization.
2. Efficiently advances projects or initiatives through the system.
3. Effectively manage complex interpersonal project situations with ease.
4. Actively supports the development of less experienced team members.
5. Consistently manages workload and priority with minimal guidance.
6. Consistently meets commitments, reliable.
7. Consistently provides advance notice when adversity will prevent a commitment from being met.
8. Consistently drives projects to completion despite challenges or adversity.


Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from a four-year college or university and at least 5 years related project management experience. Experience managing projects in manufacturing facilities is a plus.
Required Travel
Travel maybe required: 30-35%.
Language Skills
Read, analyze, and interpret complex technical documents. Respond effectively to inquiries or complaints from Sales, Service, or the customer base. Use clear, concise written communication.
Mathematical Skills
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.


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