Project Manager - East Pittsburgh!

Summary

We are searching for a team player that will be responsible for the successful initiation, planning, design, execution, monitoring, controlling and closure of projects undertaken by SMS group Inc.  If you are looking for career growth and advancement, apply today! 

Who we are

At SMS group, our people are our greatest asset. We offer an entrepreneurial environment that promotes a culture of innovation, growth, and inclusion. We offer company events, activities, and opportunities to participate in charitable initiatives that benefit the communities where we are located. 

www.sms-group.us 

What you’ll do

• Overall leadership responsibility for quality execution of projects maximizing contract value consistent with company financial, strategic and program objectives.
• Act as focal point for all communications with the customer during project execution.
• Direct internal company resources in a leadership role as part of the project team consisting of Engineering, Purchasing, Quality Assurance, and Financial Controlling personnel / departments.
• Demonstrate ability to successfully meet project objectives and fully understand scope which is accomplished by involving other SMS group organizations, management, and consortium members and assure work is performed according to the SMS group project management guidelines.
• Prepares plans including schedules, personnel requirements, and budgets.
• Monitors project performance against plans and objectives, analyzes results, prepares project status reports including recommendations and action plans to improve results
• Overall responsibility for activities related to scope change negotiations, timely invoicing, and project closeout.
• Analyze financial data.
• Ability to travel extensively both domestically and abroad as project requires
• Work with other project managers/product specialists to develop project budgets, scope, and manpower allocation
• Oversee procurement of materials for projects, develop inspection documentation, and source from outside vendors

 What you’ll need

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering/science/management discipline preferred with 3 years of experience.
• Above education requirement may be offset with 5 years of prior experience.
• Additional preferred education / training / certification: MBA, PMI certification (or equivalent).
• Experience in a Project Management position and knowledge of common project management procedures is preferred
• Experience requirements may be partially replaced by verifiable experience as a Project Engineer, Contract Administrator, or other related functions.
• Good communication skills that will allow you to work well with customers, vendors, and other SMS group employees

What we offer

Competitive compensation, medical/dental/vision coverage, paid vacation, paid holiday time, 401k with a company match, training, a tuition reimbursement program and more!  

What we do

SMS group is the leading partner in the world of metals. We are an original equipment supplier offering comprehensive maintenance and spare part services for metals production, continuous casting and rolling (flat and long products), tubes, welded pipes, forging, non-ferrous technology, and heat treatment plants - all from a single source.  

SMS group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, gender identity or other categories protected by law. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen and physical capacity profile test.   

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