Project Manager - Peninsula Iron Works

Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Project Manager to oversee the successful delivery of projects while supporting technical sales and quoting processes. This role requires a dynamic individual who can collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage resources, and contribute to business growth by collaborating with clients and internal teams on project scopes and pricing strategies.

This position is fully accountable for the planning, development, coordination, execution, and schedule performance of projects related to after-market parts and service and capital equipment sales. These projects may be in the areas of quote support, order fulfillment, and documentation / certification processes and procedures.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, be confident in making key decisions impacting project profitability (P&L) as well as highly organized and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Project Management:
•Manage projects of varying size from receipt of order through design, planning, procurement, fabrication testing, shipment, installation, and start-up.
•Interface with customers to execute projects managing consideration of customer needs, internal/external production capabilities, financial targets, and available resources.
•Perform liaison work involved by contacting other departments (Purchasing, Manufacturing, Sales, etc.) as well as outside vendors, to obtain services or pertinent information relative to functional needs.
•Based on customer requirements, company strategy, and direction of engineering management, determine make versus buy decision for various items of a project.
Technical Sales and Customer Service Support
Directly support and engage in generating quotes for parts, service, and capital equipment by identifying requirements and providing summaries of costs and lead time. This work involves technical bid package evaluation, generating technical responses, accumulating documentation, gathering cost information, and finalizing formal packages. Additionally, this involves reviewing customer needs and applications and identifying available solutions.
•Support testing activities when necessary.
•Continuously seek to build understanding of products and industries and convert those into standards, training, and sales support literature.
•Support strategic company initiatives in areas such as Lean as requested.
•Other duties may be assigned.

Key Responsibilities:

•Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets.
•Coordinate with teams across multiple departments, ensuring collaboration and accountability.
•Support technical sales efforts by contributing to client discussions, proposals, and solution development.
•Prepare accurate project quotes, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and company objectives.
•Coordinate with external suppliers for materials procurement and pre/post-processing services.
•Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
•Communicate effectively with stakeholders, providing regular updates and addressing concerns.
•Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and align with company objectives.
Education
Bachelor's degree (B.S.) or equivalent from a college or university in Business, Engineering, or a related field. Associate's degree with significant relevant experience is also acceptable. 4 to 10 years of experience including manufacturing quoting and project management is typical for this position.
Skills/Experience
Language Skills: Reading/writing/speaking fluency in the English language is required. Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Reasoning Ability: Plan and perform a wide variety of duties requiring general knowledge of company policies and procedures applicable within area of responsibilities and including their application to cases not previously covered. Requires considerable judgment to work independently toward general results, devising methods, modifying, or adapting standard procedures to meet different conditions, making decisions based on precedent and company policies
Other Skills and Abilities
•Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form
•Ability to apply mathematical operations to frequency distributions, reliability and validity of tests, normal curve, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, chi-square application and sampling theory and factor analysis
•Ability to use personal computer and related software including Autodesk products
•Must possess a valid driver's license in state of residence and be insurable under company's motor vehicle insurance policy.

Qualifications:
•Proven experience in project management, with a track record of delivering successful projects
•Proficiency in estimating and quoting in the manufacturing space.
•Demonstrated understanding of machining, fabrication, and mechanical processes.
•Strong organizational, leadership, and solid interpersonal communication skills.
•Must be comfortable interfacing directly with customers.
•PMP or equivalent certification is a plus.

Travel:
Occasional, less than 10%