Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Project Manager

Company Overview: American Power Innovations, a well-established $40M+ electrical products and services company headquartered in Tulsa, OK, is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Project Manager. We offer a competitive compensation package that includes company-paid health insurance options, eleven paid holidays, a 401(k) plan, and much more.

Overview: The Project Manager will manage projects ranging from small, enclosed control systems to complex e-House customer project orders, ensuring customer satisfaction through efficient project execution. Responsibilities include initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing customer projects.

Responsibilities:

• Validate project scope, schedule, cost, and contract terms with customers, including technical and commercial elements. Act as the lead contact during project execution.(Project Initiation)
• Develop andmaintainproject organization, schedule, and risk register. Engage with internal manufacturing facilities and third-party vendors.(Project Planning)
• Monitor project execution through kick-off meetings, scheduling, and communication with all parties. Drive risk and change management, solve problems, and improve customer relationships.(Project Execution)
• Manage projectscopechanges and process change orders to ensure project alignment with customer requirements and company standards.
• Oversee project performance, verifying task completion,monitoringthe project team, and managing project updates. Establish regular reports for stakeholders.(Project Monitoring and Control)
• Manage projectcloseout, including financial reconciliation, verification of equipment arrival, installation, start-up coordination, and training support. Capture lessons learned and documentation for future projects.
• Utilize knowledge of electrical products and project management fundamentals.

Qualifications:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to understand complex technical topics.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a desire to work in a team environment.
• Proven organizational and project management skills.
• Fundamentalunderstanding of project management and project finance.
• Ability to build andmaintaintechnical and commercial awareness.
• Ability to develop and implement action plans to increase customer satisfaction and business efficiency.
• Strong planning and customer service skills.
• Results-oriented with critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong influence and decision-making skills.
• Conflict management and stress tolerance.
• Adaptability.

Education:

• Bachelor's degreepreferred; Engineering discipline preferred.
• PMP certificationa plus.

Experience:

• Threetofiveyears of experience managing projects/programs.
• Understandingelectricalsystems integration, HVAC, or other building or electronic control systems is a plus.
• Knowledge of electrical enclosure integration is a plus.
• Proficiencyin Microsoft Office programs (Word,MSProject, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams).
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and their application in project management.
• Understanding ofSupply Chain Managementprocessand production workflows.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able toliftto 15 pounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer: American Power Innovations is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.