Traveling Installation Project Manager

Barry-Wehmiller

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Traveling Installation Project Manager (TIPM) is responsible for the successful management of the installation of a variety of BW Papersystems manufactured machines at customer facilities throughout USA and Canada. The TIPM’s major responsibilities include guiding the onsite installation, coordinating onsite machine testing and commissioning, and turnover to the customer. The utilization of strong onsite team management, client relations, financial management, schedule performance, quality assurance/ control, project administration, change control and safety will be part of the daily activities. The TIPM is ultimately responsible for executing the project objectives, the project plan, and the project budget and schedule. The TIPM provides the necessary direction to the onsite project team to ensure satisfactory performance by the functional departments through all phases of the project including closeout and final report preparation.

Requirements

Education: 2-year technical school or 4-year college engineering degree preferred.
Prior field service project management preferred.
Experience: 5 years of field service or project management experience, including leading installation projects preferred.
Position requires an outstanding track record of successfully completed assignments and application of sound professional judgment.
Skills and Abilities: Strong organizational skills, accuracy, initiative, and detail orientated.
Must possess good communication skills, both verbal and written in English.
Must possess ability to work with assignments given in broad, general objectives and limits.
Able to proficiently use a PC, Microsoft Windows, and Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

Onsite supervision of the installation effort to ensure machine installation projects are executed in accordance with design, budget, and schedule (includes interfacing with customer representatives, BW Papersystems team members, other contractors, etc.).
Coordinates onsite installation timing and delivery to support project completion.
Works onsite with the project team to carry out a variety of tasks such as machine placement, electrical connections, monitoring crew size, materials, scheduling, and engineering.
Assuming responsibility for productivity of onsite team members and/or other contractors as required by the project, efficient use of materials and equipment, and onsite performance of the project.
Participates in activities such as punch lists, electrical inspections, safety reviews, quality reviews and prepares the necessary documentation.
Providing technical assistance, e.g. interpretation of drawings, recommending installation methods and equipment, etc., as required.
Fostering and maintaining positive relationships with customers, and team members.
Utilize strong problem-solving skills with a focus on risk elimination.
Performing additional assignments per team leader’s direction.
Travel up to 75% of the time. Must be willing to travel to remote sites and stay on location for extended periods of time when needed.
Substantial training will be provided upon starting.