Engineering Project Manager - ESPO Corporation

Engineering Project Manager
Darien, IL 
Direct hire 
85-100/K

A great place to grow!

Our client is an internationally recognized company that provides engineered equipment and control systems for use in many industries. They offer employees a small company culture with large company resources. Our benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex Spending, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, educational assistance, and a 401(k) plan with a company match. We also offer a casual dress code and flexible working hours.

The Project Manager will schedule, coordinate, and maintain effective "cradle to grave control over multiple projects. He or she will regularly report the status of each project, immediately notifying management of significant deviation from projected cost, duration, or scope. The Project Manager acts as the primary liaison between the project team and the customer.

The Project Manager's primary responsibilities include:

• Develop project schedules; including critical dates and milestone tasks/events for all key disciplines
• Use all pertinent project data to populate and maintain project communication documents
• Work closely with sales, accounting, engineering, purchasing, and production personnel daily
• Aid in the development of Project Scope Documents
• Confirm that project design and execution conform to scope-of-work documentation
• Work with customers' project representatives and communicate project status regularly through frequent contact and communication
• Maintain constant awareness and control of project costs
• Actively promote a culture of professionalism, reliability, and customer satisfaction
• Conduct Post-Project Reviews and communicate recommendations for subsequent project improvement
• Support the Project Management team as required

Requirements

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment
• Proven leadership skills and tendencies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Effective customer relationship skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Excellent organizational skills
• A demonstrated commitment to follow-through
• Driven and ambitious personality
• Technical degree or equivalent experience desired
• BS in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering a plus
• Experience managing projects in a manufacturing or construction environment
• Understanding of automated process equipment and controls
• Ability to read and understand blueprints
• Working knowledge of industrial contracts and specifications

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