Project Manager
About Us
Det-Tronics is a $200M global technology leader in industrial life safety solutions, specializing in high-end flame and gas detection and automation control systems. As part of Spectrum Safety Solutions with 1,700 employees across 20+ countries, we serve mission-critical environments in oil & gas, clean energy, marine, and infrastructure. Backed by Sentinel Capital Partners, we're driving innovation and growth across our portfolio.
The Opportunity
Det-Tronics is looking for a highly skilled Project Manager. In this role, you will manage the technical, schedule, and financial aspects of assigned custom engineered customer order projects and large or complicated equipment orders. You will also provide ongoing key customer program management and ensure that customer requirements are met while managing the business aspects of the project. And, you will report on project results and status to the management staff.
Key Responsibilities
Customer Order Project Management
Perform the role of primary customer contact.
Cook up communications on all significant project issues.
Define work to be accomplished for assigned projects. Organize this information and distribute to the project team.
Provide guidance and direction to the project team to achieve customer expectations, project cost, schedule and technical goals.
Establish priorities within the project. Manage resource conflicts through prioritization with other Project Managers or management staff.
Develop and monitor the project schedules. Provide corrective action decisions and direction as required at any time the assigned project team or others fail to meet the project schedule requirements.
Maintains project margins. Negotiate/quote project change orders when required.
Review and ensure contractual obligations are met.
Maintain project management record files for assigned projects.
Process project order entry. Ensure project value is in the correct financial period.
Provide continued customer support throughout the warranty period as stipulated in the contract. Provide support of the Credit Department in reconciling billed and unbilled trade receivables, where appropriate.
Upon request, be involved in the scope review and final issue resolution when attempting to close the sale for high probability or major sales proposals. Will manage those projects upon award.
Facilitate post project reviews to report results and initiate process improvement and enhanced procedures.
Perform the role of primary customer contact. Coordinate communications on all significant issues affecting the customer.
Manage corporate activity to meet customer expectations. Initiate corrective action or prioritization when required.
Report periodically on customer program status to senior management or all affected.
What You Bring
Required Qualifications:
BS/BA degree in business or technical field or equivalent
Minimum of 4 years of experience in Project Management, Project Engineering, Customer Service, and/or Proposal Engineering
Requires good team management, planning, organizational, time management and communications skills
Ability to work quickly and accurately and handle multiple projects
Experience with DEC products and system integration practices or related industry considered a plus
Why Join Us?
Work with a globally respected brand in life safety
Influence strategic decisions at the executive level
Drive innovation and transformation in a high-growth environment
Enjoy development opportunities within a dynamic, private equity-backed company
Benefits
Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans with company contributions
Financial Security: 401(k) retirement plan with company match, life and disability insurance
Time Off: Generous paid time off (PTO), holidays, and flexible scheduling options
Professional Growth: Career development programs, training opportunities, and tuition reimbursement
Employee Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness resources, and global mobility support
Ownership Culture: Participation in our Ownership Program, empowering employees to share in our success