Project Manager

Whiting Corporation/Whiting Services•Crete, IL

21h•$105,000 - $135,000

About The Position

Project Manager The project manager is the individual responsible for planning & executing the projects within established parameters. The individual leads and influences the project team, with authority and responsibility from leadership, to run the project on a day-to-day basis from inception to customer acceptance. The project manager, operating within agreed reporting structures, is responsible for: · Applying appropriate project management methods to ensure timely execution of project deliverables while meeting or exceeding internal profitability metrics · Motivating internal stakeholders toward execution of project as defined · Managing project risks, including the development of contingency plans · Monitoring overall progress and use of resources, initiating corrective action where necessary · Applying change control processes as applicable · Reporting on projects progress and end-stage assessments · Maintaining an awareness of potential interdependencies with other projects and their impact · Applying appropriate technical and quality strategies and standards · Identifying and obtaining support and advice required for the management, planning and control of the project · Conducting regular project evaluation reviews to assess how well the project was managed and improve overall procedures for future projects · Clearly communicating project needs and updates to both internal and external customers Reports to: Vice-President Corporate Development / Ownership Job Requirements:

Requirements

5+ years of previous Project Management experience
Engineering or Technical Degrees are preferred, but applicants demonstrating equivalent work experience will be considered
Electrical or mechanical aptitude is desired
Strong communicator, both verbally and written, will interface with customers and vendors on a routine basis
Ability to understand technical specifications and contract documents (RFQ, PO, T&C’s) with experience identifying clarification and exception responses

Nice To Haves

Experience preparing cost estimates and proposals a plus

Responsibilities

Applying appropriate project management methods to ensure timely execution of project deliverables while meeting or exceeding internal profitability metrics
Motivating internal stakeholders toward execution of project as defined
Managing project risks, including the development of contingency plans
Monitoring overall progress and use of resources, initiating corrective action where necessary
Applying change control processes as applicable
Reporting on projects progress and end-stage assessments
Maintaining an awareness of potential interdependencies with other projects and their impact
Applying appropriate technical and quality strategies and standards
Identifying and obtaining support and advice required for the management, planning and control of the project
Conducting regular project evaluation reviews to assess how well the project was managed and improve overall procedures for future projects
Clearly communicating project needs and updates to both internal and external customers