Project Manager

MEI Rigging & Crating LLC

4h • Onsite

About The Position

The Project Manager is responsible for assigned project work, which could be a singular project or multiple projects. This includes all associated activities such as coordinating work schedules and staffing, managing contractors or subcontractors, overseeing timelines, arranging for materials and equipment, procuring needed items, and managing project budgets. The role covers all aspects of the project(s) from the quoting phase to actual onsite management through the final close-out. The Project Manager may also serve as the primary point of contact for the customer.

Requirements

• Requires a high school degree or GED equivalent.
• Five (5) plus years proven machinery moving, construction, project management or construction safety experience is preferable.
• Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, procedures and risks.
• Relies on extensive experience/ judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Excellent interpersonal, supervisory and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Highly self-directed and motivated and works effectively on a team or independently.
• Must be able to work along aside field technician in assembly and erecting of machine tools.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to use initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.
• Ability to negotiate effectively with peers around priority and design.
• Ability to effectively recognize and resolve conflict in early stages.
• Ability to regularly participate and contribute to department and team meetings.
• Ability to read and interpret sets of data and plans including schematics, technical manuals, or blueprints.
• Proficient skills with the MS office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Demonstrated knowledge of SharePoint.
• Valid driver’s license and clean background.
• Ability to travel.
• Embraces our Values, Vision, Mission, and Company Culture.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field highly preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review plans and other technical documents, answer questions regarding the scope and/or timing of the project, monitor costs and project progress.
• Conduct Pre-Hand-Off Meeting (prior to commencement of the project) & Post-Hand-Off Meeting (post completion of the project) with the salesperson and operations team ensuring clarity of the scope and expectations, as well as establishing lessons learned.
• Ability to understand contract language and execute project successfully to remain in contract scope.
• Responsible for planning, administering, and completing assigned projects, which may cross several functional areas, such as facilities, operations, or administration.
• Ability to manage assignments which may vary in length, complexity and are multi-phased.
• Responsible for supervision of staff by providing work direction to individuals that are supporting a project as well as payroll verification/approval.
• Communicate directly with client/contractors/designers/subcontractors utilizing a Request for Information/Quote/Proposal (RFI/Q/P) process concerning project cost, scope of work, staffing, scheduling, and change orders.
• Collaborates with various teams to execute the project management plan; revises & documents plan via a structured change order process as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
• Prepare project status reports and works to ensure plans adhere to contract specifications.
• Responsible for all job site management activities of our crews and subcontractors.
• Work closely with sales team in all phases of the project and safety professional in coordinating safety training, accident and injury investigations, equipment, or property damage incidents investigations.
• Must be able to work onsite and travel to client’s job site, while directing all activities on the project.
• Work with cross-functional team members to develop detailed project schedule including milestones, deliverables, and dependencies based on business objectives, budget, scope, timeline, and risks.
• Facilitate weekly meetings to provide an update on project progress and resolve issues while communicating with team members, stakeholders, and executives.
• Maintain project files in SharePoint to ensure project continuity and historic documentation.
• Consistently demonstrates professional conduct as a representative of MEI and adheres to the corporate mission, vision, and values.
• Perform all other duties as necessary and directed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED