Project Manager
Location: Georgia This position will be responsible for continuing development of our project management team and processes, as well as managing active projects.
Requirements:
- 5+ years of experience as a Project Manager, 7-10 years preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical or civil engineering or Business Administration is preferred but not required.
- Strong project management skills, including demonstrated ability to manage budget, vendors and schedule.
- Basic working knowledge of AutoCad, Solidworks, or similar software and ability to decipher engineered drawings
- Excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to effectively manage teams and collaborate at all levels.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and with Microsoft Projects or other scheduling software.
- Travel to client sites (potential of up to 20 weeks/year)
- One direct report employee
Responsibilities:
- Project Management: Lead and manage the overall project, including overseeing schedule, budget and internal and external resources.
- Contract Management: Understand and meet customer expectations. Know the contract requirements and timely communicate and document any deviations from the contract.
- Timelines and Budgets: Develop and maintain project schedules and budgets, ensuring milestones are met and expenditures remain within approved limits.
- Coordinate with Other Departments: Work with Engineering management to schedule resources and meet deadlines. Stay ahead of internal and external construction crews to facilitate efficient installation of equipment. Work closely with accounting to maintain budget.
- Quality Assurance: Implement quality control measures to ensure all installations meet industry standards and project requirements.
- Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders. Address issues and concerns in a timely manner.
- Risk Management: Identify potential risks and challenges to project success and develop strategies to mitigate them.
- Documentation: Maintain thorough and accurate records of project activities, including progress reports, change orders and as-built drawings.
- Team leadership: Motivate and manage the rest of the team, providing guidance and support to ensure the work is completed safely, efficiently and according to schedule.
- This position reports to the Director of Operations.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience) Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or Accounting or APICS or ISM certification is required or equivalent combination of experience and education Certification for purchasing or supply chain professionals required 8 - 12 years of relevant experience Proven experience in various processes as it relates to assigned commodity, i.e. CNC, injection molding, etc. Has technical knowledge regarding manufacturing processes of an assigned commodity and demonstrates experience with purchasing practices and processes in manufacturing and engineering environments Possesses understanding of commercial and FAR/DFAR Procurement rules, regulations and laws Ability to negotiate terms and pricing for materials and services is critical Proven understanding and intermediate usage of computerized MRP / ERP systems Demonstrates effective problem-solving, mathematical, time management, interpersonal and communication skills Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Access, PowerPoint, Excel) Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills & Experience) Oracle experience strongly preferred APICS or ISM certification preferred Demonstrates ability to read and interpret technical drawings / specifications. Has effective problem-solving, mathematical, time management, interpersonal and communication skills; Demonstrates proficiency using MS Office Suite (Word, Access, PowerPoint, Excel) Having wide-ranging experience, uses professional concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways Highly organized and strong coordination skills to meet deadlines Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company Physical Demands Ability to work in an office environment (Constant) Regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard
Notice to Candidates: Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependent) education, professional registration, employment, references, passport verifications and Global Watchlist screening. To be Considered Candidates: Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located. Basic Job Requirements Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in engineering field of study and ten (10) years of work-related experience; a recognized professional certification or registration in the applicable field, if required; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner Professional registration and membership in technical society (preferred) Advanced knowledge of discipline codes and standards, commercial availability and cost of materials Effort-hour estimating and staff forecasting Managing and leading a large project Project set-up, developing control-level schedules, progress reporting and project close-out Practical field experience Intermediate computer and software skills to include the use of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheet and electronic presentation programs Other Job Requirements Perform complex system studies(e.g.,short circuit, load flow,stability,motorstarting, harmonics, relay coordination and ground grid) Develop complex area classifications and design documents Develop complex electrical design documents Perform electrical calculations such asshort circuit, relay coordination, voltage drop, cable derating and cable pulling tension Prepare motor schematics and wiring diagrams Advanced knowledge of: Electrical codes and standards
 Powersystems
 Electrical power systems software (e.g., Hexagon Smart® Electrical, Electrical Transient
and Analysis Program (ETAP), SKM, etc.) Basic understanding of Computer Aided Design (CAD) systems/procedures