PROJECT MANAGER

SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS

Responsible for the delivery of assigned projects to planned cost and timing requirements. Obtain customer sign off for the project and handover to SIC service with all punch list items closed. Act as the single point of communication for all items relating to the project and follow up on open items until they are resolved. Provide regular updates to SIC management.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Participate in the review of project RFQ’s and provide input to project estimating as required.
  • Attend project “kick off” meetings and ensure handover of all information from Sales to project management.
  • Distribute customer’s specifications, standards, buy off protocols, and other supporting documentation to team members.
  • Create and maintain project timing plan in MS project.
  • Establish project budget plan and manage spend within agreed item values.
  • Report budget and timing, actual and forecast to complete, and identify any areas of risk in a timely manner.
  • Together with the sales manager, manage PO amendments and change requests.
  • With input from engineering write specifications for third party services or scope of supply.
  • Review supplier quotations against specification and make recommendations for selection
  • Arrange and manage; project review meetings, buy off meetings, site visits and other meetings with the project team, customers, suppliers and affiliates.
  • Take meeting minutes, create open issues lists and follow up on actions to get resolution.
  • Act as the single point of communication between the customer and the project team.
  • Distribute all current or relevant information to interested parties and maintain issue control.
  • Provide manpower plan and regular updates to SIC Field Service Planner  and liaise with affiliates and sub-contractors for additional manpower as required.
  • Coordinate site set up, delivery and start of installation with customer, Schuler site manager and logistics dept.
  • Attend site regularly to monitor progress and provide support to SIC site manager, following up on any open issues as required.
  • Manage buy off process and obtain customer sign off.
  • Create and punch list and close out open items in a timely manner.
  • Ensure that all training, documentation, spare parts lists, warranty details, etc. are complete and handed over to SIC service.
  • At the conclusion of each project conduct a TGR/TGW review and capture the learning.

These descriptions as noted above cover the most significant duties as to be performed but do not exclude other occasional work assignments not mentioned, the inclusion of which would be in conformity with the general nature of this job.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, in Project Management, Engineering, or related discipline and 5+ years of related experience.
  • Experience in Capital Equipment, such as presses. 
  • Skill set must include the following software: Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook).
  • Experience with corporate business operations software is a must; SAP knowledge is highly preferred.
  • Must demonstrate ability to develop documents/tools meant to bring organization of a department.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to the Director of Modernizations. Works closely with Sales, Engineering, Purchasing, Field Service, Accounting, Customers and Affiliates.

To apply for this opportunity, please send your resume, a cover letter, and salary expectations to hr.jobs@schulergroup.com