Project Manager I

About the role

The Project Manager will interpret the scope of a new contract as defined by sales and management, coordinate and manage projects from concept through completion, develop and maintain a baseline schedule, adhere to an established budget and interact with the customer on a regular basis.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the contract review once awarded.
• Prepare Microsoft Project schedules to define project scope deliverables.
• Coordinate the following processes/departments associated with manufacturing operations:
  • Contact Review
  • Procedures and specifications
  • Document control
  • Data book Compilation
  • Purchase Requisitions and Purchase Orders
  • Production Scheduling
• Arrange customer meetings to review schedules, issues, and action items.
• Monitor and report on all aspects of assigned projects to both internal and external customers, including schedules, costs, supply chain performance, issues and action items.
• Anticipate problems and concerns and provide timely solutions.
• Coordinate drawing and document submittals, approvals, distribution, and revision control.
• Maintain a strong working relationship with the customer’s third-party inspection companies.
• Accountable for Progress Billing Report and customer communication regarding aged receivables.

Required Skills & Experience

• Preferred: Certified Associate in PMP or PMP
• Preferred: 4-year college degree
• 3–5 years’ experience associated with project management of manufactured and fabricated offshore drilling and production equipment, or similar equipment
• Computer literate with emphasis on Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project
• Knowledge and experience in MRP/ERP systems
• Able to read and comprehend engineering drawings
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate technical data to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Experienced in machine shop/welding environment
• Must be able to read and comprehend blueprints

Physical Demands

• Standing – less than 20% of work time
• Walking – between 20–60% of work time
• Working inside 60% or more of time; working outside 20–60% of the time

Work Environment/Conditions

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Work will primarily be in office environment at the facility.
• Occasional work outside or in manufacturing facility.