Project Manager

Job title : Project Manager

Reports to : Director of Program Management

Supervisory responsibilities : N/A

Job objective : Specialty Tooling Systems (STS) is seeking a Project Manager to join their team! The Project Manager is responsible for coordination, tracking, and communication with all appropriate internal employees and customer representatives throughout the entire life of the project(s) with the intention of long-term customer retention.


Essential Job Functions :

• Collaborate and coordinate with appropriate department managers/leaders in establishing processes, design, and quality for automation.
• As required, liaison between the customer, engineering, and manufacturing.
• Responsible for monitoring and reporting project status both internally and externally.
  • Create and maintain timelines with accuracy per customer and/or STS requirements.
  • Create and maintain an open issues list with accuracy, including the person responsible for the task and due dates.
  • Attain necessary information to keep all activities moving - no waiting for information.
  • Work with departments to coordinate design and construction.
  • Set up internal and external meetings as required.
  • Process and publish meeting notes after all meetings.
• Responsible for the coordination and written approvals of 50% & 100% design reviews.

• Maintain/administer job budgets and finances and their impact on final profitability. Budget based upon quoted amount & quoted process.
• Keep management abreast of the current job financial status.
• Work directly with accounting on invoicing and assist with collections as needed.
• Quote and process engineering changes (review with department heads as required.)
• Keep management/sales informed of future/potential work identified through Project Management contacts.
• Keep management informed on job completion status, problems with timing and providing input and solutions to delivery problems.
• Carry out ISO 9001-2008 requirements.

Required competency, education, and experience :

• Candidate must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in Automation industry.
• Candidate must have experience/knowledge in sales, quality systems, and customer service.
• Candidate must have experience with computer programs, including Microsoft Excel, Word, OneNote, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Candidate must have good management, organizational and people skills.
• Candidate must have high school or equivalent education.
• Candidate must have a valid driver's license.
• Candidate must be able to read and speak English.
• Candidate must be able to lift 20 pounds.
• Candidate must be able to present a professional demeanor suitable for this position.
• Candidate must always be honest and ethical.

Work environment : Office setting in a manufacturing environment.

Position type and expected hours of work : Full time, Monday-Friday. Overtime may be required as workloads change. Project Managers are assumed to be available as needed 24/7.

Travel : 0-25% to customer facilities as needed

Compensation/Benefits: STS offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes competitive pay, dental insurance, vision insurance, health insurance, short term disability, long term disability, company paid life insurance, voluntary life insurance, 401(k) plan with match, education reimbursement, paid vacation and holidays, and flex spending.

Other duties : This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

STS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. STS does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.