Non-IT Project/Program Manager

Position: Non-IT Project/Program Manager Duration: 18 months Location: Redford, MI Shifts: 7am - 3:30pm OT: Occasional Saturday/Sunday (infrequent) Must Haves: Bachelor’s degree in construction management Experience managing industrial projects Comfortable leading daily meetings Proven experience holding people accountable Minimum of 3 years of experience managing industrial projects This could look like Installing a new machining line or installing an assembly line. Preparing a space for a new block line. Overseeing a plant build. Experience working within a UAW environment. Not a requirement but would be nice to have Microsoft office experience. Ability to demonstrate in an interview how they’ve supported an industrial project or two. This is important to the manager. More so than how many years of experience they have. He’s more focused on the scale of the projects they’ve supported in the past. Job Summary: Detroit Diesel Corporation is a 3 million sq. ft. industrial facility allowing a large variety of opportunities for machining, assembly, test, office, and infrastructure projects. This position provides strategic and technical leadership for plant construction projects. The project’s scope will include building preparation and installation of new equipment. The primary responsibilities include drawing interpretation and managing contractors to meet technical requirements, schedule, and budget. This position will manage projects ranging from $1M - $20M. The span of the overall project is expected to be 24 months. Work is of a technical nature where independent judgment is used, and decisions are made within the limits of general practice policies. The candidate must be able to work efficiently with minimal supervision. Responsibilities: Manage Challenging Projects up to $20M. Lead regular project meetings to evaluate accuracy of deliverables and schedule. Provide weekly updates to management. Evaluate options and make recommendations while keeping the budget and schedule in mind. Direct the construction of plant infrastructure. Evaluate deliverables. Provide technical assistance and support to manufacturing engineering and operations. Utilize innovative thinking to solve problems. Responsible for assuring that documentation is kept current. Work with UAW skilled trades and/or contractors to complete in-house projects. Typical Day: Renovating a space to relocate the vehicle test center Interface between engineering team and contractor that is prepping the space for the block line This is a project related job supporting the new block machining line. Manager needs someone that can take the prints from the engineers. Manage the contractors that are doing the work to make sure they produce quality work, stay on schedule, etc. For most of their day this individual will be out on the floor in the construction areas Working with the Engineering group on timeline concerns This individual’s day is mostly going to be ruled by coordinating the work that must be done. Compensation: $40/hr to $42/hr. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education. Employees in this role will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one of employment, including options for medical, dental, and vision insurance. Eligibility to enroll in the 401(k) retirement plan begins after 90 days of employment. Additionally, employees in this role will have access to paid sick leave and other paid time off benefits as required under the applicable law of the worksite location. #J-18808-Ljbffr Insight Global