PROJECT MANAGER ~ ENGINEERING

About the role

The Project Manager oversees all commercial and technical aspects of projects to ensure Monroe Environmental meets contractual requirements and exceeds customer expectations.

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for executing all technical and commercial aspects of assigned projects from the time of sale.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, contractors, manufacturer’s representatives, and end-user customers for all technical and commercial inquiries.
• Regularly communicate with customers to keep them informed of project status and ensure satisfaction at all stages.
• Facilitate and maintain communication between internal and external resources.
• Align resources to ensure project requirements are met.
• Study and interpret contract documents and specifications to thoroughly understand project scope.
• Participate in and help facilitate project kickoff meetings.
• Lead project meetings internally and with clients.
• Manage project budgets and projections.
• Manage project schedules to ensure critical paths and key dates are met.
• Document and manage all open issues internally and externally for projects.
• Provide strategy and direction to Engineering, Purchasing, Fabrication, and Service to meet project requirements and customer expectations.
• Identify areas of risk on projects and create mitigation plans.
• Oversee the procurement of all project purchases in conjunction with Engineering & Purchasing.
• Regularly communicate with vendors/suppliers to ensure they meet schedule and quality requirements.
• Work with engineering, fabrication, and production teams to ensure quality requirements are clearly documented and followed (NDE, weld procedures, specification requirements, etc.).
• Travel to work in the field as necessary (up to 25%).
• Attend and participate in company production meetings.
• Provide input to Sales for contract and terms negotiations.
• Provide project budget reports/projections to company management and accounting.
• Facilitate change orders when required.
• Assist with warranty claims and troubleshooting.
• Assist with scheduling Service personnel to meet project/customer requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (chemical, mechanical, environmental, etc.) or related field.
• 5+ years managing projects or engineering in engineered product, construction, fabrication, or related field.
• Self-motivated individual who initiates communication and solutions without direction.
• Professional communication skills (phone, in-person, etc.).
• Computer proficiency: Working knowledge of Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office Suite; experience viewing and interpreting drawings from AutoCAD and/or Solidworks/3-D.
• Contract negotiation experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineered drawings, prints, and specs.
• Knowledge of fabrication processes and techniques (welding, coatings, assembly/erection, shipping, etc.).
• Knowledge of construction processes and techniques.
• Engineering knowledge of air handling systems and/or water treatment technologies.
• Understanding of industrial processes generating water and air pollution, including:
  • Water pollutants and properties (metals, suspended solids, dissolved solids, oils, etc.).
  • Pumps, maintenance, curves, and hydraulic principles/laws.
  • Air pollutants and properties (acid gases, alcohols, oils, VOCs, PM, mist, etc.).
  • Fan curves and laws (pressure, velocity, horsepower, and airflow).
• Experience visiting industrial facilities such as:
  • Refineries (Oil & Gas)
  • Chemical/Petrochemical
  • Automotive/Aerospace/Machining
  • Food & Beverage
  • Mining
  • Municipal/Government
  • Energy
  • Utilities
  • Steel and Metals
• PMP or related project management certification is a plus.
• Construction management experience is a plus.