Overview

PROJECT MANAGER

The Opportunity

We are seeking a professional, skilled Project Manager to work at our TMI - St. Louis, Missouri location. The Project Manager is responsible for planning and overseeing Turnkey and Service Quoted projects from the initial ideation through to completion. Manage resources, schedules, and financials and adhere to project management guidelines and principles throughout the initiatives. This also includes management of issues, risks and project change requests to ensure successful and on-time project delivery. Contribute to process improvement initiatives as it relates to improving project delivery. You’ll be working closely with TMI Operations and Fulfillment Managers as to the work portfolio and financial status of jobs from when the job is booked throughout the implementation and closure of the work. The Project Manager has the authority to run the project on a day-to-day basis. Verify that the project produces the required deliverables of business objectives, within the specified constraints of time and cost and to achieve the potential benefits defined in the business case. If you are interested and meet the required qualifications, then we invite you to apply for out open position by visiting our website www.careersatdaikincomfort.com and submit your resume.

Our Company

Since 1966 Thermal Mechanics Inc., a member of the Daikin group has built valued partnerships with global HVAC manufacturers, architects, consulting and industry engineers, general and mechanical contractors, and building owners while delivering engineered HVAC solutions. We are committed to being a resource for the most efficient and cost effective solutions supported by the latest industry technology exceeding our customers’ expectations.

At Thermal Mechanics, we provide HVAC equipment and integrated building control systems that keep building environments focused on their operations. Whether you are designing a standalone building or developing applications for a multi-site facility, our dedicated team will work with you to provide the best possible solutions. Thermal Mechanics utilizes the most advanced, flexible and innovative HVAC and control systems available in the industry. With offices located in St. Louis and Kansas City our company of 80 employees looks forward to working with you on your building project and exceeding your expectations.

Why work with us?

> Benefits are effective on day one for all full-time direct hires

> Training programs are available to help guide team members and develop new skills

> Growth Opportunities - there are immense opportunities to grow your career

> You will be part of a Global Company - our family brands are backed by Daikin Industries, Ltd. 

Responsibilities

May include, in addition to:

• Provide on-site leadership for multidiscipline project teams by building and motivating team members to meet project goals, adhering to their responsibilities and project milestones
• Full project life cycle ownership: successful project delivery will include full implementation from initiation to deployment for one major or several minor initiatives simultaneously
• Report on project success criteria results, metrics, test and deployment management activities
• Work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork, innovation and excellence
• Participate in establishing practices, templates, work instructions, policies, tools and partnerships to expand and mature these capabilities for the organization
• Manage the day-to-day project activities and resources and chairs the project management team meetings
• Participate and/or drive feasibility studies, vendor selections and proposals for evaluation by appropriate key stakeholders
• Support formal/informal schedules to manage the engagement contract
• Define the Statement of Work and Specifications for the requested goods and services
• Develop and manage all aspects of project and program engagement from planning, external vendor relationships, communications, resources, budget, change, risks and issues
• Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel
• Monitor, track and control outcomes to resolve issues, conflicts, dependencies and critical path deliverables
• Determine the frequency and content of status reports from the project and program team, analyze results and troubleshoot problem areas
• Define success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout project and program life cycle
• Identify and develop trusted adviser relationship with project and program account managers, stakeholders, sponsors and stakeholders
• Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project and program teams
• Ensure that projects and programs are proceeding according to scope, schedule, budget and quality standards
• Continue professional development in order to keep abreast of emerging technologies, methods and best practices.
• Establish practices, templates, policies, tools and partnerships to expand and mature these capabilities for the organization
• Obtaining customer acceptance of project deliverables
• Managing customer satisfaction within the project transition period
• Conducting post-project evaluation and identifying successful and unsuccessful project elements
• Perform additional activities/projects to support ongoing business needs

Qualifications

Knowledge & Skills:

• Proficient Project Management skills and facilitation based on PMI or other related methods
• Expert knowledge of business processes, applications, workflow, budgeting and planning
• Proficient process mapping and documentation skills
• Proficient knowledge of PM tools & software
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint required; Access a plus
• Proficient with data gathering, analysis, databases, reporting tools
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy of work/projects
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with ability to prioritize
• Effective verbal and written communication skills including professional business and financial acumen
• Strong relationship and vendor management skills
• Proven abilities to collaboration skills and facilitation of projects with cross-functional teams
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with teams and build relationships
• Ability to apply good judgement, decision making skills and strong work ethics and integrity on the job

Experience:

• 12 years of project/program management, HVAC Operations management experience - OR – may consider 8 plus years of solid experience overseeing multiple complex projects within a large scale environment with a PMP certification

Education:

• Bachelor’s/Associates Degree required
• PMP certification preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

The Company provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of a person’s race, color, religion (including religious dress or grooming practices), creed, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, uniform service member or veteran status, ancestry, disability, physical or mental disability (including HIV/AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, request for protected leave, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age (over 40), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will comply with all federal and state regulations and statutes pertaining to individuals with disabilities.

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