Project Manager

The Project Manager is the primary point-person responsible for planning, executing, and delivering projects on time, within budget, and in accordance with specifications. To achieve these important goals, the Project Manager will define project requirements and scope, ensure adequate project materials and resources are available, and supervise the efforts of project team members. Efficient delivery of project deliverables, effective quality control and clear communication of expectations to all stakeholders are critical tasks that must be performed throughout each project’s lifecycle.

Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Manage the lifecycles of various new equipment and service/refurb projects from start-up through to completion. Follow the project process:
2. Understand the project scope received from sales for each approved project, further define the projects by collaborating with engineering and planning, ensuring materials and components are ordered, labor hours are clearly outlined, risks and assumptions are identified, and staff are assigned roles and responsibilities.
3. Work in collaboration with Supply Chain, Fabrication and Paint Departments to ensure required parts are available or ordered effectively, including customer supplied materials.
4. Collaborate with Sales Coordinator and Production Planner to ensure the schedule and forecast are realistic and deliverable.
5. Ensure the Project Team is adequately resourced. Hold the team accountable to our standards - work must be completed on time, on spec - the first time.
6. Liaise with test technicians and ensure test documentation is provided to Operations Manager in a timely fashion.
7. Establish and deliver mechanisms for tracking project progress and reporting to stakeholders.
8. Follow the formal change control process.
9. Reallocate resources across multiple projects where necessary; identify and resolve any resource allocation discrepancies.
10. Conduct daily labor and material reviews. Ensure target hours and material availability are visible and audited frequently.
11. Assist in hiring new team members. Provide feedback on team members for the check in process.
12. Conduct project post-mortems in order to identify areas for improvement; make recommendations based on findings.
13. Work with the Operations team to ensure in process documentation is well developed in order to easily convert to an accurate invoice.
14. Practice safe work procedures at all times.
15. Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Degree in business, engineering, Project management or related field
• PMP certification
• In addition, prefer experience with manufacturing mobile equipment, electrical, hydraulic & Mechanical equipment. 10+ yrs.
• Experience and / or knowledge of project, schedule, budget management

Specific Skills:

• Vast knowledge manufacturing and supply chain
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to solve complex issues in a detailed manner with a high degree of autonomy
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to excel in a team environment
• Attention to detail with a high level of accuracy and superior organizational skills
• Strong problem solving, decision making & critical thinking abilities
• Ability to establish work priorities and ensure deadlines are met
• Strong customer service skills – aptitude for identifying and satisfying client needs in a direct customer facing role
• Computer skills: MS Office, ERP systems
• Flexible and willing to adapt to different project requirements
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced, dynamic work environment