Senior Project Manager

A. O. Smith Corporation

40d • Hybrid

About The Position

A.O. Smith is a global leader applying innovative technologies and energy-efficient solutions to products manufactured and marketed worldwide. The company is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of residential and commercial water heating equipment and boilers, as well as a manufacturer of water treatment products for residential and light commercial applications. A. O. Smith is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with approximately 12,000 employees at operations in the United States, Canada, China, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.Primary FunctionThe Project Engineer Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing all engineering project assignments and professional engineers and technicians. The incumbent will serve as a key member for the Engineering Management team, will be involved in long-range planning, and will be accountable for all project cost, schedule, and performance objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
• 5+ years of related work experience
• 2+ years of supervisory/ leadership experience
• Experience with project engineering
• Managerial experience within engineering
• Excellent mathematical and problem solving abilities
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret scientific and technical reports
• Demonstrated ability to manage and influence a work team
• Proven history of timely and successful product development in a fast paced development environment
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills, both orally and written, to communicate with all levels of employees and management

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers and technicians in project development to ensure the successful development and implementation of new projects according to customer requirements and specifications, engineering principles, and company standards.
• Review project proposals, including drawings, specifications, and other documents to determine the feasibility, risk, and estimated costs and resources, approving those that meet standards.
• Develop and implement standards of procedures, drawings, designs, and controls to maintain and ensure reliability of the projects assigned.
• Provide knowledge and insight in developing business and facility strategies to maintain product line viability and growth to assist in long-range planning.
• Interact with both internal and external customers to develop, negotiate, and gain approval of proposals, agreements, and contracts.
• Directly and indirectly manage a team of support staff (including technicians and other engineers) for project completion, including workflow, assignments, and training.
• Manage and coordinate activities to resolve technical developments, scheduling issues, and design test problems as they arise.
• Evaluate, recommend, and approve design changes and specifications to all projects as needed.
• Monitor and provide guidance for Engineers and Technicians as needed to the most complex full project development.
• Review and approve project expense estimates and control expenditures within budget limitations.
• Conduct performance reviews, training, and staffing needs of the engineering group.
• Perform other activities as needed or as directed.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plans which include medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement security savings plan, short- and long-term disability programs and tuition assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior