Project Manager 1

Project Manager 1

Our mission at WesTech is to help communities thrive by delivering high-quality water solutions with superior service – safely and sustainably. To achieve this mission, we recruit great people to be part of our collegial and collaborative teams in engineering, design, project management, field service, plant operations, professional services and more.

As one of the leading operating brands of Swire Water, our values of integrity, humility, endeavor, excellence and continuity make this an outstanding working environment. Our continuing success creates attractive opportunities for purpose-driven professionals to develop new skills, support vital industries, and grow their careers.

Summary

WesTech has an immediate opening for a Project Manager 1 who is responsible for coordinating internal and external resources to fulfill contractual project requirements and communicate with customers on design, schedule, and financial issues. Responsible for entire job sections or sub-sections as assigned by the Manager. Candidates for this position may be required to pass pre-employment and periodic screenings, including background checks, drug and alcohol tests, or other necessary assessments.

Some of the work that you will do:

• Lead contact with the customer in coordinating job section schedules, requirements, shipments.
• Closely maintain job section budgets and margins.
• Consistently meet job section milestone dates.
• Maintain project manager checklists for a moderate number of job sections.
• Understand and comply with ISO procedures.
• Review project estimates.
• Review and take into account the details of purchase orders and contracts.
• Review and take into account the technical specifications.
• Oversee the Engineering and Design of the equipment.
• Prepare job review materials.
• Prepare material for a post job review.
• Coordinate vendor activities to support project objectives.
• Prepare purchase requisitions on jobs; work with the purchasing team in deciding key buying issues.
• Inspect or provide for inspection of buyouts and main equipment.
• Update Team Manager on the status and progress of each job for inclusion in the team schedule.
• Coordinate with Team Managers for proper re-sourcing on projects.

Here are the skills that you need:

• Bachelors' degree or higher in a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning, including the ability to seek feedback, acknowledge mistakes, and adjust approaches when needed.
• Developing strong communication skills, including; clear verbal communication, logical written communication, and ability to actively listen.
• Ability to work collaboratively across both internal cross-departmental teams and external customer teams.
• Ability to think and act proactively.
• Ability to manage competing requirements in an efficient and effective manner.
• Dedicated to seeing a project through to completion.
• Must be detail-oriented and well-organized.
• Ability to complete either domestic or international travel, when needed.
• Must be proficient in speaking, reading, and writing in English.
• Basic algebraic math skills.

Here are the skills that will set you apart:

• One or more years of project management or project coordination experience.
• PMI Certified Associate Project Manager (CAPM) certification.
• Experience with MS Projects or other project management software.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work at desk computer/phone system
• Some lifting may be involved (up to 50 lbs.)
• May be required to be clean-shaven for proper respiratory equipment

Benefits and perks we offer:

• Competitive salary and performance-based annual bonuses
• Dollar for dollar 401K match of 6%
• Flexible work hours, hybrid schedules with remote work options
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package
• Company HSA contribution, Paid Parental Leave, Employee Assistance Program
• Company-paid Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and Long-term Disability
• PTO plan and Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company celebrations, summer parties, volunteer opportunities, games, prize drawings, and more!

WesTech considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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