Project Manager - East Pittsburgh

Sms Group Inc•E Pittsburgh, PA

14d•Onsite

About The Position

We are searching for a team player that will be responsible for the successful initiation, planning, design, execution, monitoring, controlling and closure of projects undertaken by SMS group Inc. If you are looking for career growth and advancement, apply today! Who we are At SMS group, our people are our greatest asset. We offer an entrepreneurial environment that promotes a culture of innovation, growth, and inclusion. We offer company events, activities, and opportunities to participate in charitable initiatives that benefit the communities where we are located. www.sms-group.us What you’ll do Overall leadership responsibility for quality execution of projects maximizing contract value consistent with company financial, strategic and program objectives. Act as focal point for all communications with the customer during project execution. Direct internal company resources in a leadership role as part of the project team consisting of Engineering, Purchasing, Quality Assurance, and Financial Controlling personnel / departments. Demonstrate ability to successfully meet project objectives and fully understand scope which is accomplished by involving other SMS group organizations, management, and consortium members and assure work is performed according to the SMS group project management guidelines. Prepares plans including schedules, personnel requirements, and budgets. Monitors project performance against plans and objectives, analyzes results, prepares project status reports including recommendations and action plans to improve results Overall responsibility for activities related to scope change negotiations, timely invoicing, and project closeout. Analyze financial data. Ability to travel extensively both domestically and abroad as project requires Work with other project managers/product specialists to develop project budgets, scope, and manpower allocation Oversee procurement of materials for projects, develop inspection documentation, and source from outside vendors

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/science/management discipline preferred with 3+ years of experience.
Above education requirement may be offset with 5+ years of prior experience.
Good communication skills that will allow you to work well with customers, vendors, and other SMS group employees

Nice To Haves

Additional preferred education / training / certification: MBA, PMI certification (or equivalent).
Experience in a Project Management position and knowledge of common project management procedures is preferred
Experience requirements may be partially replaced by verifiable experience as a Project Engineer, Contract Administrator, or other related functions.

Responsibilities

Overall leadership responsibility for quality execution of projects maximizing contract value consistent with company financial, strategic and program objectives.
Act as focal point for all communications with the customer during project execution.
Direct internal company resources in a leadership role as part of the project team consisting of Engineering, Purchasing, Quality Assurance, and Financial Controlling personnel / departments.
Demonstrate ability to successfully meet project objectives and fully understand scope which is accomplished by involving other SMS group organizations, management, and consortium members and assure work is performed according to the SMS group project management guidelines.
Prepares plans including schedules, personnel requirements, and budgets.
Monitors project performance against plans and objectives, analyzes results, prepares project status reports including recommendations and action plans to improve results
Overall responsibility for activities related to scope change negotiations, timely invoicing, and project closeout.
Analyze financial data.
Ability to travel extensively both domestically and abroad as project requires
Work with other project managers/product specialists to develop project budgets, scope, and manpower allocation
Oversee procurement of materials for projects, develop inspection documentation, and source from outside vendors