Project Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Analytical skills: Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; designs work flows and procedures.
• Design skills: Generates creative solutions; translates concepts and information into images; uses feedback to modify designs; applies design principles; demonstrates attention to detail.
• Problem-solving skills: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem-solving situations.
• Project management skills: Develops project plans; coordinates projects; communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and budget; manages project team activities.
• Technical skills: Shares expertise with others.
• Customer service skills: Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.
• Oral communication skills: Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings.
• Written communication skills: Writes clearly and informatively; able to read and interpret written information.
• Change management skills: Develops workable implementation plans; communicates changes effectively; builds commitment and overcomes resistance.
• Business acumen: Understands business implications of decisions; displays orientation to profitability; aligns work with strategic goals.
• Cost consciousness: Works within approved budget; develops and implements cost-saving measures; conserves organizational resources.
• Strategic thinking: Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; understands organization's strengths & weaknesses.
• Planning/Organizing skills: Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; sets goals and objectives; develops realistic action plans.
• Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Innovation: Meets challenges with resourcefulness; develops innovative approaches and ideas.
• Bachelor’s degree or related field of work and/or equivalent years of experience.
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen and pre-employment physical.
• Driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements engineering programs, including defining the project philosophy, activities, milestones, and staff requirements, per customer requirements.
• Develops and maintains a schedule and budget for the assigned engineering project.
• Provides reports on the status of project milestones and adjusts schedules accordingly.
• Controls expenditures within limitations of project budget.
• Identifies project staffing requirements and coordinates staffing with supporting organization managers.
• Coordinates preparation and delivery of project deliverables, design documents, and bid packages.
• Assigns and oversees project personnel to specific phases or aspects of the project such as technical studies, product design, preparation of specifications and technical plans, and product testing.
• Reviews product design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, customer contract requirements, and related specifications.
• Coordinates activities concerned with technical developments, scheduling, and resolving engineering design and test problems.
• Directs integration of technical activities and products.
• Evaluates and approves design changes, specifications, and drawing releases.
• Monitors contract scope requirements and transacts change orders as required.
• Prepares interim and completion project reports.
• Interfaces with customers to provide project status reports and ensure customer needs are met.
• Provides status and progress reports to the customer, project team, and management.
• Maintain a safe and professional work environment.