Project Manager - Industrial Rack Storage Systems

KPI Solutions•Kansas City, MO

12d•Remote

About The Position

Project Managers are responsible for establishing and leading enterprise-wide, cross-functional strategic initiatives. They lead a variety of different types of projects, hold kickoff calls for internal and external customers, and ensure end results are of the highest caliber with a clearly articulated scope and quantifiable business benefit. The role rigorously manages scope to ensure commitments are achieved within agreed on time, cost, and quality parameters. This includes developing communication plans and interfaces to execute per project plan and scope, and developing and maintaining successful client relationships. The Project Manager will also develop business opportunities as they arise and is responsible for project start-up, project quality, and compliance. This includes submitting and reviewing change orders, while effectively communicating issues and developing resolutions. The role involves tracking and maintaining project budgets, and ensuring subcontracts, purchase orders, and change orders are reviewed and accurate. Additionally, the Project Manager will participate in the development of schedules and sequencing of work, develop project schedules, and be responsible for project cost control. They will also secure transportation and ensure material and subcontractors meet schedule requirements, work with engineering to secure approval drawings and installation drawings, and work with Permit personnel to secure permits as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in related area or equivalent experience.
Be able to work remotely with minimal daily supervision.
3+ years of project management experience.
Travel is ad hoc and can be up to 90%.
Be able to lift 50 lbs.
Experience with diverse groups and matrix managed environments.
Strong communication skills.
Able to solve problems and think out of the box.
Proficiency in project management tools, MS-Project or other software.

Nice To Haves

PMP or CAPM certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead a variety of different types of projects.
Hold kickoff calls for internal and external customers.
Ensures end results are of the highest caliber with a clearly articulated scope and quantifiable business benefit.
Rigorously manages scope to ensure commitments are achieved within agreed on time, cost, and quality parameters.
Develops communication plans and interfaces to execute per project plan and scope.
Develop and maintain successful client relationships.
Develop business opportunities as they arise.
Responsible for project start-up, project quality, and compliance.
Submit and review change orders, while effectively communicating issues and developing resolutions.
Track and maintain project budgets.
Ensure subcontracts, purchase orders and change orders are reviewed and accurate.
Participate in the development of schedules and sequencing of work.
Develop project schedules and be responsible for project cost control.
Secure transportation and ensure material and subcontractors meet schedule requirements.
Work with engineering to secure the approval drawings and installation drawings.
Work with Permit personnel to secure permits as needed.