Project Manager- Manufacturing Operations

Job Description

Job Description

CLIENT HIGHLIGHT

The client you’ll be supporting is a Fortune 500 global leader in energy technology, focused on helping the world produce cleaner, more reliable power. Their teams design and improve the systems that keep homes, businesses, and communities running, from gas and wind turbines to the electrical grids that connect them. This is a chance to be part of a company that’s driving innovation, supporting sustainability, and shaping the future of energy.

LOCATION

Richmond, VA 23237

COMPENSATION

$62-68/hr

Benefits Offered

SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday, On-site, 8AM-5 PM

CONTRACT TERM

3 month contract with high likelihood of extension or conversion to full time employee

POSITION OVERVIEW – Project Manager – Manufacturing Operations

• Provide leadership to project team including design engineering, project engineering, supply chain representative, and assigned workshop team members
• Manage scope of work, schedule, budget, and resources to achieve on-time delivery and target gross margin
• Pro-actively take measures to avoid or prevent events that might adversely impact project schedule or budget
• Maintain an accurate forecast of revenue and cost throughout entire project
• Act as liaison between supply chain representative and vendors to ensure required materials and services are delivered on time to support project schedule
• Maintain effective communication between commercial stakeholders, solutions experts, and workshop team
• Understand and assume post sale responsibilities for all commercial aspects of assigned projects include proposal, cost estimates, and purchase order or contract
• Manage all aspects of assigned projects, including establishment of budget, procurement of material, planning, scheduling, and execution
• Responsible for making sure employee safety and quality are the top priorities while executing project deliverables
• Use some level of judgment and have ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters but with guidance. Use prior experience and on-the-job training to solve straightforward tasks. Have access to technical skills and analytic thinking required to solve problems. May use multiple internal sources outside of own team to arrive at decisions.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college OR a High School Diploma / GED with at least 4 years of experience in Manufacturing or relevant experience in Project Management
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Materials Planning / Execution and/or Project Management
• Must be legally authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship now or in the future
• Employment is based upon successful background check and drug screening
• This position is required to work onsite in our Richmond Service Center 100%
• Ability and willingness to work additional hours, weekends, and/or holidays, as needed

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's of Science degree
• Project Manager Experience
• PMP Certification (Project Management Professional)
• Current or Previous manufacturing experience
• Experience reading blueprints, procedures and specifications
• Understanding project planning, working with shop schedules
• Detail oriented
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced environment
• Ability to work with sales, engineering, supply chain, shop floor and customers
• Customer oriented, both internally and externally
• Computer-literate and competent in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Project
• Experience in rotating power generation equipment and power plants
• Basic knowledge of finances and experience managing budgets
• Ability to work effectively at multiple levels within the organization
• Experience in managing complex technical projects
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to influence and lead project team