Project Manager-Phoenix Arizona

HUBER TECHNOLOGY LLC•Glendale, AZ

22h•$0 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Manager plans, executes, and finalizes projects according to established schedules and budgets. The role coordinates internal team members and third-party contractors or consultants to deliver projects as planned, defines project objectives, and oversees quality control throughout the project life cycle. The position relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals established by the company and Team Leader. The Project Manager manages projects from order intake through warranty start, including scheduling, forecasting, procurement, engineering submittals, customer approvals, budgets, change orders, progress reporting, project closeout, and warranty-related coordination. The role works with customers, internal teams, vendors, manufacturer’s representatives, and other stakeholders. It is a full-time position requiring regular presence at HUBER’s U.S. hub in Phoenix, Arizona, with some travel to customer sites, training, and trade shows. Standard hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., or an approved flexible schedule related to the role’s needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a technical or engineering discipline.
At least 2 years of work experience in application engineering, inside sales, or other relevant technical support is preferred.
Experience working with independent manufacturer’s representatives and/or vendors.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.
Proficiency with computer skills and the Microsoft Office suite.
Ability to read and interpret measurements and technical specifications or details on drawings and documentation.
Familiarity with project management software tools.
Fluent spoken and written English.
Ability to adapt to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines.
Maintain an updated passport for training and travel.
Ability to pass a drug test and a background check as it relates to the role, and complete an I-9 form.
Ability to meet and follow safety guidelines in the office and on job sites.
Ability to work under pressure to meet project deadlines; regular attendance is essential.
Ability to travel as needed for customer-site technical issues, training, or trade-show attendance.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to sales, sales management, and/or project management.
Wastewater industry or industrial experience.
Project management experience or certification.
German or Spanish language ability.

Responsibilities

Create project schedules and forecasts.
Process project orders from order intake through warranty start.
Manage manufacturing procurement and purchase orders in coordination with Logistics and the Procurement Specialist.
Coordinate and check deliverables.
Maintain project status reports and change orders.
Manage project budgets, measure and analyze completed-project performance metrics, and present those metrics.
Direct and manage project planning and execution from beginning to end, with input as needed from the Team Leader.
Define project scope in relation to the scope sold, milestones, deliverables, customer goals, and HUBER Technology’s business goals.
Develop engineering submittal packages and provide them to customers and reviewing engineers in a timely manner.
Manage the engineering submittal process to obtain timely customer approval and release equipment for production.
Communicate project expectations clearly and promptly to HUBER team members and customer stakeholders.
Liaise regularly with project stakeholders and the Team Leader.
Estimate the materials, labor, and resources needed to achieve project goals.
Create or direct the creation of purchase orders for equipment, parts, and components.
Recommend budget changes, draft change orders, and submit them for approval in accordance with company policy.
Manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and develop contingency plans.
Obtain written customer confirmation for significant changes in project scope.
Determine the third-party vendors or staffing needed to complete projects successfully.
Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel as needed.
Resolve project-team issues, support punch lists and timely closeout, assist in determining warranty situations, and provide information to Field Service and work-order details as needed.
Identify and manage project dependencies and critical paths.
Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.
Track project milestones and deliverables.
Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations as required.
Define project success criteria and communicate them to involved parties throughout the project life cycle.
With expanding experience, coach, mentor, motivate, and supervise project team members and contractors, encouraging positive action and accountability for assigned work.
Build and develop business relationships that are important to project success.
Analyze completed projects and create recommendations reports identifying successful and unsuccessful project elements.
Develop best practices and tools for project execution and management.
Prepare written quarterly status reports for high-dollar-value and extended-schedule projects, along with other reporting required by the Team Leader or management.
Perform other work-related duties as assigned.