What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager position at BLM GROUP?
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Join us at BLM GROUP USA and be part of bringing our clients' world-changing ideas to life. At BLM, we have the opportunity to grow and collectively make an impact by supporting the innovative clients and communities BLM GROUP serves. We pride ourselves in having both a diverse client roster and an equally diverse and inclusive organization.
We offer a competitive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, 401k with company match, life/disability and many others!
Job Title: Project Manager
Department: Administration
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Summary
Under supervision of the Installation and Projects Department Manager (non-Benders), the Project Manager (non-Benders) will have a general understanding of lasertube, flat sheet and sawing machines, preferably BLM GROUP specific machines. In this technical role, the Project Manager (non-Benders) will develop a thorough understanding of BLM departments, processes, business systems, and machine product lines, assist internal and external customers in the planning, development, and execution of assigned machine projects to a high level of quality and customer service, actively participate in scheduled project manager professional development.
Essential Functions
The duties listed below are the specific duties and tasks that someone in this position must accomplish. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the level and/or class of this position.
General office equipment, including computers, printers, fax machines and telephones
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must be able to accomplish to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to manipulate, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; stand; talk and hear; walk; sit, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and lift or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral visions, depth perception, light sensitivity, and the ability to adjust focus.
Mental Demands
While performing the duties of this position, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret technical data, information, and documents, analyze, and solve problems, use math and mathematical reasoning; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or new skills; work under imposed manufacturing deadlines; interact with staff and other organizations; and frequently deal with dissatisfied or quarrelsome individuals.
Working Conditions
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
The incumbent works primarily in an office environment, based out of BLM’s Novi, MI facility. This is not a remote or hybrid position.
The position requires travel, up to 50%, based upon customer needs, training, or similar activities as determined by management. Travel may be international or domestic, by land or air as required by management.
Reporting Relationships
This position reports to the Installation and Projects Department Manager
Supervisory Responsibility
None
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation with completing the application, you may contact us at (248) 560-0080.
When you work with the world's most innovative companies, you know you're making a difference. Our clients are the game changers, leaders and investors who fuel the global innovation economy. They're the businesses behind the next fabrication breakthroughs. And the visionaries whose new technologies could transform the way people live and work.
They come to BLM GROUP USA for our expertise, deep network and nearly sixty years of experience in the industries we serve, and to partner with diverse teams of passionate, enterprising BLMers, dedicated to an inclusive approach to helping them grow and succeed at every stage of their business.
Join us at BLM GROUP USA and be part of bringing our clients' world-changing ideas to life. At BLM, we have the opportunity to grow and collectively make an impact by supporting the innovative clients and communities BLM GROUP serves. We pride ourselves in having both a diverse client roster and an equally diverse and inclusive organization.
We offer a competitive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, 401k with company match, life/disability and many others!
Job Title: Project Manager
Department: Administration
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Summary
Under supervision of the Installation and Projects Department Manager (non-Benders), the Project Manager (non-Benders) will have a general understanding of lasertube, flat sheet and sawing machines, preferably BLM GROUP specific machines. In this technical role, the Project Manager (non-Benders) will develop a thorough understanding of BLM departments, processes, business systems, and machine product lines, assist internal and external customers in the planning, development, and execution of assigned machine projects to a high level of quality and customer service, actively participate in scheduled project manager professional development.
Essential Functions
The duties listed below are the specific duties and tasks that someone in this position must accomplish. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the level and/or class of this position.
- Responsible for assigned BLM machine sale projects from beginning to end
- Intro call with customer to define needs, expectations and project timeline
- Pre-Installation technical communication and coordination with other departments, including a walkthrough with the customer.
- Development and distribution of laser, saw, end-forming machine project documentation and timelines to customers
- Ensure job box installation and tool shipment planning is complete
- Participate in pre-installation meetings and visits at customer location
- Project wrap up with the customer
- Attend and participate in internal project management meetings with other departments and various levels of management
- Participate in the development and execution of a BLM quality system
- Participate in the development and execution of department tracking projects, including BrightWork 365, the non-conformance system, TGR-TGW, lessons learned, and other projects as needed
- Ability to work overtime as needed and required
- Ability to travel up to 50% as required by management
- Other duties as assigned by management
- Bachelor’s degree in administration, business, or related field required (Military or work experience can be substituted for education)
- Two or more years of experience in project management preferred, preferably within the laser/end-forming machine industry or a similar technical environment
- A clear driving record containing no more than two (2) minor moving violations in three (3) years and no major violations in the last seven (7) years
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project, Outlook, Teams, etc.)
- Knowledge of project software, preferably Microsoft Project and Gantt charts
- Possess basic 2D CAD software skills preferred
- Highly organized; thorough and efficient; methodical and detailed worker
- Able to work independently and effectively with minimal supervision
- Ability to create, maintain, and manage a project
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Must be able to effectively listen, understand, and analyze problems
- Excellent time management skills
- Able to meet deadlines and communicate deadlines to other team members
- Able to effectively work with all levels of team members
- Fluent in Italian preferred but not required
General office equipment, including computers, printers, fax machines and telephones
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must be able to accomplish to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to manipulate, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; stand; talk and hear; walk; sit, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and lift or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral visions, depth perception, light sensitivity, and the ability to adjust focus.
Mental Demands
While performing the duties of this position, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret technical data, information, and documents, analyze, and solve problems, use math and mathematical reasoning; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or new skills; work under imposed manufacturing deadlines; interact with staff and other organizations; and frequently deal with dissatisfied or quarrelsome individuals.
Working Conditions
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
The incumbent works primarily in an office environment, based out of BLM’s Novi, MI facility. This is not a remote or hybrid position.
The position requires travel, up to 50%, based upon customer needs, training, or similar activities as determined by management. Travel may be international or domestic, by land or air as required by management.
Reporting Relationships
This position reports to the Installation and Projects Department Manager
Supervisory Responsibility
None
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation with completing the application, you may contact us at (248) 560-0080.