Project Manager III -Automotive - Not IT - PEAK Technical Staffing USA

Reynoldsburg, OH 43068

About the Job

P-DPD-001

Salary $118K-$134K

Our Client is a leader in optimizing, integrating, automating, and managing the logistical flow of material goods in the automotive automation/material handling systems. We focus on Design, Manufacturing, Installation and Support.

The company is currently seeking an experienced Project Manager III who will be based out of our Novi Michigan or Reynoldsburg, OH Office.

Education and Experience:

4-8 years experience in Project Management, including previous work experience as a Project Manager within a conveyor, automotive, and/or warehouse capacity
Engineering or Construction Management 4-year accredited degree (or equivalent work experience) is required
Automotive, industrial or construction experience is required

Benefits

Medical: Healthcare

Vision: VSP
Dental: Delta Dental
FSA/ HSA
Company provided life and disability plans

401K: Fidelity
7 Paid sick days (prorated according to start date)
10 paid vacation days (prorated according to start date)
10 paid holidays.
Yearly performance bonuses.

Safety bonuses.
$75 reimbursement for prescription safety glasses.

General Description:
This Project Management role is for self-sufficient / self-starters only. Managing, planning, coordinating, organizing, and communicating the management of material handling systems. Applying knowledge of Project Management to manage projects which include engineering, fabrication, operation, application, installation, and/or repair of material handling system components from start to finish.

You will functionally manage the projects you are assigned to. You will be:

The primary person responsible for making sure the project goals are met (milestones, profit, planning requirements, reporting requirements)
The company face to the customer - good communication and relationship building skills are required
Responsible for creating and maintaining project planning of schedules and finances.
Responsible to make sure the internal project team consisting of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, and Manufacturing are operating to the project plan and scope.
Responsible to drive the site team as necessary to ensure goals and milestones are met
Responsible to ensure the external project team consisting of multiple subcontractors are operating to the project plan and scope.
Responsible to solve project issues as the arise while following project chain of command and escalation of issues as needed to maintain project goals.
Travel to project jobsite as needed to manage subcontractors and ensure projects are on track to meet contractual milestones

Other Responsibilities:

Bring projects in on schedule and under budget
Price, track, process and manage all project changes
Establish project file and review all material
Establish project team and meet frequently with members. Project Manager is responsible for all meetings and meeting documentation

Meet with customer and salesman to review project

Establish procedure to ensure easy and complete communication to the customer, project team and all others involved (written and oral)

Be sure that mechanical and electrical engineering have reviewed estimate and understand all elements involved

Establish a detailed schedule, establish priorities, and identify long lead times

Create and maintain a cashflow schedule

Monitor engineering and shop to ensure downstream activities are supported

Make sure all drawing submittals between Daifuku America and the customer runs smoothly and that all transmittals are recorded

Review/create/understand/manage all requests for quotation and advise Sales of its disposition

Review/create/understand/manage all changes before work proceeds

Review/issue/understand/manage major subcontractors
Work with accounting to create financial job forecasts and issue changes to subcontractors

Create reports to keep management aware of job status

Review all punch lists

Initiate job close-out

Qualifications:

Automotive, industrial or construction experience required
Conveyor and material handling experience desirable
Strong eye for details and problem solving
Must be self-managed & motivated
Need to be comfortable with creative problem solving and finding solutions that might not be obvious
Advanced organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Proficient in Microsoft Project
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Power Point)
Understanding of Wiring Diagrams and or Mechanical layouts / General Arrangements drawings is a plus
OSHA 30 training is a plus
Knowledge of Automotive Manufacturing is a plus

Required Equipment

Steel Toe Shoes/Boots
Basic tools
Gloves, jackets and sleeves supplied (can use personal equipment)

Source : PEAK Technical Staffing USA