Sr Project Manager - Minden, LA

About the role

The Sr Project Manager is responsible for managing multiple projects associated with power distribution or other related industries from point of sale to delivery. The successful candidate will be the Customer's single in-house contact for all related tasks associated with the project and assume responsibility for all aspects of project execution.

Responsibilities

• Provide end to end project management support for multi-module and intermediate-complex industrial projects as well as medium to high volume data center projects and ensure customer deadlines are met in accordance to commitments.
• Own customer relationship and drive resolution of customer concerns throughout project management process.
• Review, approve and execute any change orders related with assigned projects.
• Aid in coordinating assigned projects to help ensure production runs smoothly and meets customer expectations.
• Help track project scope, including documenting changes and supporting the processing of change orders.
• Work closely with the engineering team to support project design efforts and confirm alignment with customer requirements and ensure adherence to project timeline.
• Collaborate with quality team to schedule inspections throughout the production process and review minor quality issues and escalations on assigned orders as needed.
• Prepare and update project status reports and distribute updates to internal stakeholders and customers as needed.
• Assist in developing long lead bills of materials (BOMs) and coordinate with purchasing to support timely material ordering.
• Cook up with production, installation, transportation, and field service teams to support project schedules and delivery requirements.
• Aid in assembling and preparing submittal documentation for customers.
• Support verification of project data in the ERP system prior to billing and assist with entering job change orders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution.
• Three years of experience in engineering, project management, or manufacturing operations.
• Ability to read and understand building drawings, site plans, building and equipment layouts, foundation drawings, customer specifications, etc.
• Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering, or construction management, or construction technology from an accredited college or university (preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Projects scheduling (preferred).
• Three (3) years of building construction or building manufacturing experience (preferred).
• Previous project management experience in the power distribution field (preferred).
• PMP Certification (preferred).
• One year of experience with Lean | Six Sigma projects and implementation (preferred).

Skills

• Ability to manage projects with sound independent judgment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with proven interpersonal skills.
• Clear and effective presentation of complex information to customers, employees, and leadership at all levels of the organization.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with colleagues, peers, supervisors, customers, etc.
• Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make independent decisions routinely.
• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
• Ability and willingness to travel to meet customer demands.