Project Manager

JOB SUMMARY

The role of the Project Manager is responsible for leading the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of products and solutions that meet customer and market needs. This role serves as a primary liaison between customers, sales, engineering, manufacturing, and other stakeholders to identify opportunities, gather requirements, and deliver innovative solutions. The Project Manager works closely with customers, consulting engineers, contractors, industrial end users, and internal teams throughout the product lifecycle from concept development through launch and post-installation support.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create Project schedules and forecasts
• Process project orders from order intake to warranty start
• Responsible for manufacturing procurement/Purchase orders working with Logistics and Procurement Specialist
• Cordination and checking of deliverables
• Maintain project status reports and change orders
• Manage project budget. Measure, analyze, and present performance metrics of completed projects
• Direct and manage project planning and execution from beginning to end with input as needed from Team Leader
• Define project scope in relation to scope sold, milestones, and deliverables that support customer goals and Huber Technology’s business goals
• Develop engineering submittal packages and provide to customer and reviewing engineer in a timely manner
• Proactively manage the engineering submittal process to obtain customer approval in a timely manner so that equipment can be released for production
• Effectively communicate project expectations to Huber team members and customer stakeholders in a timely & clear fashion
• Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis as well as Team Leader
• Create or direct the creation of purchase orders to procure equipment, parts or components
• Recommend budget changes where necessary, draft change orders and submit for approval as required by current company policy
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans
• Obtain from the customer a confirming written change order for any significant change in project scope
• Determine 3rd party vendors or staffing required to successfully complete the project
• Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel as needed to complete the project
• Identify and resolve issues within the project team to complete any punch lists and project close out can occur timely
• Be a resource to help determine warranty situations, provide information to Field Service, and work order details as needed
• Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path
• Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools
• Track project milestones and deliverables
• Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation and presentations as required
• Define project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout project life cycle
• Build, develop and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the project
• Conduct completed project analyses and create a recommendations report that identifies successful and unsuccessful project elements
• Develop best practices and tools for project execution and management
• Prepare and submit written quarterly status reports for high dollar value and extended schedule projects and any other reporting required by Team Leader or management
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory duties of staff, however supervision of projects is required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office setting, however there could be exposure to warehouse/shop elements. Potential for exposure to undesirable field elements at treatment plants or contractor’s site if a project requires a visit.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing duties of this job, would occasionally be required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel, talk and hear, and use fingers and hands to feel objects, tools or controls. Sitting will be for extended periods of time. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is a Full-Time position. Standard days and hours of work are Monday – Friday, 8-5 or an approved flex schedule related to the needs of the role.

TRAVEL

Some travel to fulfill the duties of the role, if technical issues requiring visit to customer site or training, tradeshow attendance is required.