Project Manager I (m/d/d)
- Ensure timely development of unique, high quality and safe product concepts/designs which meet sales and/or customer specifications and which are accompanied by credible material cost and engineering time estimates.
- Ensure accurate and cost-effective specification of all mechanical components and materials necessary to complete projects.
- Ensure the proper preparation and accuracy of all design documentation, including drawings and documentation for project files.
- Effective planning and managing of project tasks to ensure mechanical engineering work is completed on schedule, with accuracy, and within established cost guidelines.
- Provide suggestions for and implementation of other ideas to reduce cost on existing products to achieve optimum performance and minimum cost.
- Maintain accountability for mechanical design work by monitoring project task costs and schedule adherence, initiating corrective action as necessary.
- Provide ongoing technical support throughout the life of the project.
- Represents the company when interacting with customers during selling, design, manufacturing, or installation/operation phases of project.
Responsibilities:
- Project Scheduling
- Coordination with Service Division on installations and crew schedules.
- Work with Site Team on material deliveries and inventory.
- Create, attend, and run job specific meetings as needed.
- Coordination with other departments including Sales, Engineering, Purchasing, Production, Shipping/Receiving, Accounting, and Service.
- Communicate solutions and resolve issues/problems that may arise throughout the life of a project.
- Perform regular quality and design conformance inspections on work-in-process on manufacturing floor as well as subcontract vendors. Initiate action and assist providing technical direction to resolve product configuration and/or performance discrepancies.
- Participate in pre-sale and post-sale meetings with customers as assigned.
- Coordinate with Sales and Engineering on creating, processing, and communicating Change Orders as needed.
- Coordinate with Engineering and Production to monitor and maintain project budgets for material & labor through weekly labor and cost reports.
- Work with Accounting for proper billing and problem collections.
- Possess excellent organizational, verbal, and correspondence skills.
- Participate in other special assignments as assigned supporting department activities, overall goals, and objectives.
Attributes:
- Passion for high quality work.
- Ability to think critically, innovate, and solve challenging technical problems.
- High attention to detail.
- Effective time management and logical decision-making abilities.
- Ability to self-start and self-motivate with no supervision.
- Capacity to handle pressure.
- Strong work ethic and the ability to handle peak work times.
Skills:
- Proficient in the use of Project Management software tools. (MS Project or equivalent)
- Good verbal and written skills utilizing office software. (MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Previous experience with heat processing equipment, conveyors, and material handling systems desired.
- Good organization, communication, analytical and project management skills.
- Ability to work on multiple tasks/projects simultaneously.
- Ability to travel, domestic and internationally, up to 25% of the time.
Education:
Bachelor's degree in industrial / mechanical engineering or 2-year technical degree and equivalent experience.
Experience:
2-5 years of related project management and/or engineering experience, including custom equipment design, new product development, design calculations for sizing equipment, component selection and specification with 0-2 years in coffee processing or similar industry experience Job Type:
Full-time Compensation:
$80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year Schedule:
Monday through Friday Work Location:
325 Marriot Drive, Suite 100, Lincolnshire IL 60069 Company Website:
https://probatburns.com Benefits: 401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Vision Discount Program
Two Week Vacation
Five Sick/Personal Days
Ten Paid Holidays
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Any applicant who is interested in this position should send resume and cover letter to: scott.lundry@probat.com.
