Project Manager 2

Job Description

Peterson Power Systems have a need for a Project Manager 2 based at our Hillsboro, OR location.

Essential Job Functions

• Represent Peterson on-site at customer locations during the delivery, installation and commissioning of equipment sold.
• Schedule and direct regular meetings with subcontractors and customers/owners to track project progress and task items.
• Consistently manage project documents including permits/approvals, certified payroll, project schedules, site safety guidelines per Peterson and customer requirements, and site access.
• Partner with customers, embrace customer goals, and engage with key stakeholders and suppliers to meet the customer’s goals.
• Provide other technical support and work/cost estimates as may be required to the Sales team.
• Cook up project logistics including equipment orders, custom packaging, shipping, and site services.
• Review contract documents thoroughly to ensure compliance with specifications and appropriateness of commercial terms.
• Utilize project management software to establish budgets, issue purchase orders, and monitor project financial status as costs accrue.
• Select vendors and issue purchase orders based on quality, compliance with customer’s specifications, pricing, and availability.
• Cook up all project logistics including equipment orders, custom packaging, shipping, and site services.
• Cook up material deliveries and production scheduling and expedite shipping as appropriate to meet schedule demands.
• Act as primary liaison between Peterson and the customer for the duration of a project.
• Prepare for and attend project meetings as requested at customer locations, job sites, and Peterson offices.
• Ensure project quality control; coordinate all on-site activities including labor, subcontractors, testing, and inspections as applicable; arrange for shop tests, site tests, and training as needed.
• Avoid oversights and maintain oversight control of assigned projects within the department. Assist and guide field crew(s) as appropriate.
• Work to ensure compliance with final acceptance requirements and successful turn over to the customer.
• Maintain and provide documentation to the customer as applicable to work scope and contract requirements.
• Provide back up and be a resource to team members in areas of experience and expertise.
• Assist sales team in pre-sale meetings and project development.
• Provide guidance to service personnel during start up and commissioning exercises.
• Continue education and training as a self-directed learner to keep pace with current technology impacting our business.
• Continuously monitor vendor performance and review with co-workers.
• Perform project invoicing, progress billing, and cost and profit projection per billing schedule. Ensure the profitable delivery of projects as estimated, improving processes and gross profit with every opportunity.
• Travel away from base location up to 40% of the time to visit job sites, attend customer and vendor meetings, and attend meetings at Peterson locations.
• Operate company or personal vehicle as needed.
• Maintain regular, punctual, and predictable attendance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from a fully accredited college in Business or other closely related field; and a minimum of four (4) years of directly related experience in project management in the construction industry; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.