PROJECT MANAGER ~ ENGINEERING

About the Role

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

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for executing all technical and commercial aspects of assigned projects at 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 ensure they are informed of project status and satisfied at all stages of the project.
• Facilitate and maintain necessary communication between internal and external resources.
• Align resources as necessary to ensure project requirements are met.
• Study and interpret contract documents and specifications to thoroughly understand the scope of projects.
• Participate in and help facilitate project kick-off 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 ensure project requirements and customer expectations are met.
• Identify areas of risk on projects and create plans to mitigate.
• 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/production teams to ensure that all quality requirements are clearly documented and followed (NDE, weld procedures, specification requirements, etc.).
• Travel to work in the field when necessary (Up to 25%).
• Attend and participate in company production meetings.
• Provide input to Sales as required to assist with 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 – initiates communication and solutions without being told.
• 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 which generate water and air pollution.
• Familiarity with water pollutants and properties (metals, suspended solids, dissolved solids, oils, etc.).
• Knowledge of pumps, maintenance, curves, and hydraulic principles/laws.
• Understanding of air pollutants and properties (acid gases, alcohols, oils, VOCs, PM, mist, etc.).
• Knowledge of 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
  • And many others
• PMP or related project management certification a plus.
• Construction management experience a plus.