Project Manager

Department:            Project Operations

Reports to:             V.P. of Project Operations

Position Summary:  The Project Manager provides overall project direction and is primarily responsible for the successful completion of complex, turnkey turbomachinery control projects.  The Project Manager must possess technical knowledge and expertise to identify and deploy appropriate solutions to ensure successful project execution. This position requires exceptional negotiation skills and is responsible for the resolution of commercial issues and high customer satisfaction.   The Project Manager will interface with customers and all levels of management to focus project resources establish priorities and ensure successful project execution.    

Essential Functions:

• Coordinates project planning and execution of order based on technical specifications and commercial contractual requirements.
• Attend customer meetings as required.
• Project management of orders including scheduling, tracking, shipment, invoice coordination, and being the primary customer contact for all project related matters.
• Accountable for quotation and booking of change orders, shipped margin, and on-time delivery.
• Control of invoicing process together with Accounting and coordinate with suppli9ers to ensure proper positive cash flow.
• Performs critical path, and project schedule variance analysis and reporting and coordinates with other managers to drive corrective actions.
• Monitors job cost & performance and initiates corrective action to bring projects within budgeted cost and schedule.
• Liaison with suppliers, fabricators and customer personnel to resolve technical, scheduling and commercial issues.
• Actively participate in the Quality Improvement Process

Job Requirements:

• B.S. degree in engineering with business/project management focus.
• 5 years of experience in the control system engineering / project management.  
• Familiarity with all aspects of control system design including control panel design, instrumentation specification, PLC/DCS/HMI programming Factory Acceptance Testing, Field Loop Checks, Commissioning and Startup.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience in project management including planning, conflict resolution, relationship management.
• Technological background in Energy and/or Oil & Gas industries.
• Ability to work in a fluid environment and maintain positive focus.
• PMP or PMI certifications are a plus.

Work Conditions:

• Typical office environment with occasional exposure to domestic and international industrial work sites.
• Approx. 20% domestic travel required.