Project Manager – Component Manufacturing

Simpson Strong-Tie•McKinney, TX

1d•Remote

About The Position

Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees. Our founder, Barc Simpson established 9 Principles of Business we live out as company values and have made Simpson Strong-Tie an inspiring place to work since 1956. Our team of talented people are dedicated to our shared mission: to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures. Learn about our company culture directly from our team. As the Project Manager – Building Technology, you will oversee operations of Truss Design Services and Truss Implementations.

Requirements

5 years’ experience with design and engineering of prefabricated metal plate connected wood trusses and EWP.
Understanding of wood framed construction practices, details, related building codes, and design standards.
Math: Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
Reading Comprehension: Ability to read and interpret construction documents including architectural and structural drawings.
Speaking: Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, coworkers, and the general public.
Writing: Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
Analysis/Reasoning: 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 and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Attention to Detail: Ability to diligently attend to details and maintain organization while accomplishing tasks.
Computer/Software: Ability to utilize Microsoft Office suite and Truss Design Software.
Working knowledge of SQL databases, and basic understanding of computer networking, along with hardware and software troubleshooting.
Possess and maintain a driving record, which complies with company policy.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree and/or Architectural Technology, Civil Engineering Technology or Engineering Design/Drafting Diploma preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate projects with our Design Services and Component Review Services teams, working closely with internal and external customers to document, schedule, manage, design, and communicate projects as required.
Delegate work and oversee work completed by the Associate Project Manager.
Manage and track the process for Design Services.
Utilize project management software and processes to plan, track, and communicate progress of projects with team members and stakeholders.
Ensure plans and timelines are kept up to date and communicated.
Provide information and progress reports to stakeholders.
Maintain records and provide periodic reports on team performance and throughput.
Continually review and refine processes for project management across the Operations & Distribution Teams.
Work with Managers, Supervisors, Leads and Sr Project Manager to improve processes and tools with an aim to improve the ways in which the department initiates, tracks, and completes projects.
Collaborate with the sales team by assisting them in performing client needs assessment to determine potential customer fit for either software or services.
This includes advising on the technical capabilities of our software for demonstrations and identifying technical requirements of the customer and ensuring our software can meet their needs.
Provide support, when available, for Help Desk phone calls either through direct line or through Customer support software.
Internally assist with the software implementation process.
This will include establishing customer success measures in alignment with system capabilities, advising on best practices.