Project Manager - Houston, TX

Konecranes Oyj • TX, TX

72d

About The Position

At Konecranes, we believe that great customer experience is built on the people behind the Konecranes name. Everything we do, we do with passion and drive. We believe diversity drives business success and is the foundation for our growth. We welcome different backgrounds and skills that enrich our community, and we promote a place where we can ALL be ourselves. This is what makes Konecranes a unique place to work. The Project Manager will oversee the planning, execution, and completion of various projects within the ETO AME organization, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within budget, according to contract specifications, and meet the required quality standards. The Project Manager will be the main focal point for customers and will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to develop project plans, define project scopes, allocate resources, and track project progress.

Requirements

• Post secondary degree or diploma from a college, or PMP certification is preferred.
• Previous Project Management experience is required.
• Experience with overhead crane delivery, installation, and commissioning; or related similar construction experience is required.
• Applicant must be familiar with transportation of heavy machinery, installation and installation practices (including basic rigging requirements), installation equipment (mobile cranes, personnel lifts, fork lifts, etc.), jobsite scheduling of multiple trades, and jobsite safety.
• Must have demonstrated leadership experience and well developed 'people' skills.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to efficiently handle and administer multiple tasks on concurrently running projects, and experience in problem solving and conflict resolution.
• Advanced PC skills, including MS Project, MS Office, and other ERP systems.
• Must have strong technical aptitude and a desire to fully understand our products and processes.

Responsibilities

• Identify and manage project risks and opportunities, resolving issues, and communicating project updates to stakeholders at all levels.
• Review technical and commercial information of the project assigned to ensure understanding of scope of project.
• Schedule internal kick off meetings. Ensure that every team member is aware and knowledgeable of project targets and how they will be accomplished.
• Formulate project execution plan with input from Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality and Install Subcontractors, monitor for compliance, and take action to correct any plan deficiencies.
• Ensure the project is planned, controlled, and managed according to the Konecranes procedures & best practices to have controlled process from the beginning to the end of the process.
• Financial reporting, invoice triggering and any financial instruments applicable.
• Administers Contract scope and Change Orders.
• Establish and maintain job files. Ensure records are accurate and ERP System is up to date and any given time.
• Coordinate the shipment of crane to job site- coordinate with installer and customer. Ensure subcontractor has sufficient information to complete installation. If necessary, arrange site visit with subcontractor prior to installation.
• Arrange start up and commissioning of equipment with appropriate service group.

Benefits

• Medical Plan
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k plan with a match from day one
• Identity theft protection
• Accident insurance
• Travel insurance
• 2 weeks of vacation per year (pro-rated for the first year depending on start date)
• 5-12 years of service, 3 weeks vacation
• 13+ years of service, 4 weeks vacation
• 5 days of Sick Leave per year (pro-rated the first year after 90 days of service)
• 10 paid holidays per year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees