Roles & Responsibilities:
- The project manager is responsible for project planning and oversight of planned activities from beginning to end
- They balance budgets, keep track of work in progress, collaborate with suppliers, handle risks, and ensure projects are completed per schedule
- The individual will work with engineering, drafting, supply chain management, manufacturing, quality, and shipping to ensure the overall scope of supply per the quotation proposals is achieved
- The individual will run large multi-faceted projects and multiple projects at the same time
- Run the order entry and transition process for assigned projects
- Review order-entry packages and facilitate the receipt of all required information
- Drive adherence to the Order Entry Process
- Initiate the project through required formalities and internal/external kickoff meetings
- Take full ownership of the scope, budget, and schedule for assigned projects, and lead those constraints after the order award
- Fully understand the provisions of the contract for the project, regularly informing functional representatives of salient provisions, and ensuring organizational compliance with all requirements
- Develop project plans as vital to successfully complete the project
- Monitor and maintain the master project schedule including identification of the critical path and near critical path items to maintain delivery and cost objectives
- Effectively report the progress and status of the project to management and the client
- Adequately document all subsequent (addendum) contractual agreements, both technical and commercial, and manage project scope via Contract Change Authorizations
- Develop project-specific risk management plans and proactively manage technical and commercial risk throughout project execution to minimize company exposure
- Manage and maintain the project budget, initiate and facilitate corrective actions to maintain financial objectives and revenue recognition
- Positively influence financial position, via cash flow management, working with internal accounting, and the client to ensure timely issue and collection of invoices related to milestone payments
- Support the project through the warranty phase, working with the Commissioning Team members to address installation, startup, or warranty issues
- Liaise with clients, suppliers, subcontractors, and management to develop relationships that are conducive to the successful completion of the project
- Conduct Lessons Learned meetings for all projects; identify corrective actions and best practices and solicit a Customer Satisfaction Survey as part of the contract closure process
- Candidates will prepare & make presentations to any internal /external client level
Required Skills (Technical Competency):
- 3-5 years of experience in a related role
- BS in related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience managing Controls Projects in Power Generation Industry
- Position requires experience in project planning, scheduling, communication, execution, coordination, administration, and documentation, with a commitment to customer satisfaction and maintaining project cost control.
- Good organizational skills to respond to multiple inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
- Ability to work well in teams interacting routinely with finance, marketing, and field service operations to achieve a common goal.
- Has a clear understanding of the sold product (reviews, understands, and ensures compliance with required contract documents including commercial and technical specifications, scope, schedule, and performance requirements).
- IPMA or equivalent project management certification a plus; eventual certification will be a requirement.
Desired Skills:
- Experience in power generation or aerospace industry