Project Manager - Engineering

This Engineering Project Manager coordinates project activities, including layout, scheduling, cost accounting, problem solving, coordinating construction activities, documentation, and acceptance of system implementation. Responsible for meeting scheduled completion dates, projected building costs, and coordinating efforts with Site Managers, System Engineers and/or Technicians.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

• Manage projects from start to completion encompassing, the five project phases, including, but not limited to:

Initiation Phase:

• Assist & Support in development of final cost and evaluation, as well as coordinate with the company’s Japanese sales & engineering groups for product and pricing information.
• Present, review, and revise system definition, scope, pricing, and schedule for internal team, as well as customers.
• Set up and perform kick off meetings.

Planning Phase:

• Project definition, layout confirmation, budget development, documentation, and schedule.
• Review and approve functional specifications with the Software team & Customers.
• Establish detailed project timelines/schedules (MS Project).
• Develop Mechanical and Electrical RFQs in conjunction with the Installation, Sales, and Procurement departments.
• Develop material, drawings, and documentation for contract bids on supportive components for a given project, as required.
• Select vendors through a competitive bid process with Procurement.

Execution Phase:

• Coordinate all aspects of project installation between MMUSAs site supervisor, installation crews, Japan’s engineering/manufacturing/logistic groups, vendors, and customers.
• Manage document flow to ensure the customer receives proper manuals such as maintenance/operation/spare parts, etc.

Controlling / Monitoring Phase:

• Maintain budget control and change orders.
• Closely follow systems installation from day-to-day, addressing and resolving issues to ensure customer satisfaction and a fully functional system. Approve release of payments/invoices, change orders, and other credits/debits to projects.
• Coordination of proper documentation, drawings, & reporting to project stakeholders.

Closing Phase:

• Schedule and perform Final Acceptance testing and training in coordination with the Installation team.
• Obtain Project Acceptance from the customer.
• Ensure financial closure of projects with the Accounting team.
• Close out projects with internal Postmortem (lessons learned) meetings.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree, BSME, BSMFG, BSIE, or BSEE from four-year college or university; three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification is a plus.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to create, read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, blueprints, schematic diagrams, and technical drawings. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public. Japanese language skills are considered a plus.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form, furnished in written or oral form, and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge and ability to apply project management techniques. Knowledge and experience with personal computers and various application software such as MS Suite, AutoCAD, MS Project, and Salesforce. Application engineering experience is a plus.

TRAVEL

This position requires up to 30% travel domestic and international for confirmation of layout and specifications and equipment inspection/run-off. A valid driver's license and good driving record are required.

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration 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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