Project Manager

You will be part of the project management team responsible for overseeing a range of project types, with a primary focus on projects related to Tunnel & Metro applications. Your role, reporting to the Director of Projects - Tunnel and Metro, will include managing projects from their initiation, through the submission process, product testing, all the way to successful delivery and on-site sign-off.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• In line with our Project Management Process, define project scope, goals and deliverables that support the execution of a project in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Serve as the primary contact for customers during the execution phase of the project.
• Deliver the projects at or above the as sold gross margin.
• Identify and manage project dependencies, critical paths and work breakdown structures and deliver the project on the customers requested schedule.
• When required, acquire other departmental managers/personnel from within the company to support the project process.
• Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
• Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis.
• Frequently meet and consult with the project team on the status of the project, analysis results and troubleshoot problem areas.
• Plan and measure project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools and hold Toll Gate (TG) reviews.
• Maintain and manage the project risk register and take appropriate action where necessary.
• Draft and submit project budget proposals and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary and monitor earned value throughout the project lifecycle along with cost variances.
• Manage project scope to quickly identify chargeable variations to the specification and liaise with the sales teams to ensure our margins are maintained.
• Liaise with the client on project status, risk etc. on a regular basis.
• Identify and efficiently allocate resources necessary for project completion, including man hours, facilities, procured items, told etc.
• Identify and mange conflict from project clashes with the projects team.
• Ensure KPI's are maintained and take action to improve when required.

Deliverables:

• On Time Delivery (OTD) of your projects products and test results
• Hold Project Tollgate Reviews
• Monthly Reports
• Deliver the Project at or above the sold gross margins

This job description is not regarded to be totally exhaustive of all duties and activities required by the post. The post is subject to the needs of the business and will develop and change in line with prevailing market conditions, competition, and development of the territory.

Person Specification/Profile:

• Strong Project Management experience essential, however a good electro mechanical engineering background with internal knowledge of Woods Air Movement would be considered
• Solidworks experience preferred but not required
• A collaborative team member
• Commercial project management acumen
• Competent use of Excel, Word, and MS Project
• Good leadership skills with a can-do attitude
• Computational and analytical skills are essential, as is report writing
• Understanding of project accounting principles
• Willingness to travel from time to time when required

In return we offer the following package:

• Competitive salary
• A collaborative and supportive work environment
• Fixed hours 40 per week (30 minute lunch break)
• 20 days Vacation PTO ( 10 Public holidays)
• 401K (Following 3-month probation)
• Life insurance
• Short term Disability
• Health Care, dental & vision (Employer contribution, starting 1st date of the month after joining)
• Learning and Development Opportunities