Project Manager

Job DescriptionOur client, a leading industrial automation company, is currently seeking an accomplished Project Manager to join the team. Here is an overview of the role:1) Meet with project team to develop project plan schedule and milestones2) Identify open issues, pending decisions and assign responsibilities3) Assist the Sales Engineer in defining the scope of a project4) Establish schedules and resource assignments5) Ensure that scope definitions meet with established baselines for performance measurement and control6) Improve the accuracy of cost, time and resource estimates and to provide a mechanism for effectively handling changes in project scope7) Coordinate with the sales and lead engineer to identify and control changes to project scope8) Define whether change is beneficial and that a change has occurred and determine the impact of the scope change on project schedules9) Identify and develop strategies for continual process improvement, including analysis of performance statistics regarding the actual and expected outcome of the project10) Monitor and control changes in project schedule11) Determine that changes in schedule are beneficial, that the schedule has changed, and manage the changes in the schedule when it occurs12) Assist Sales Engineer and lead engineer in determining what resources are required to perform project activities, cost estimating, lead time data, and overall project cost control when changes have occurred13) Use resource strengths to assist in project resource assignments14) Identify training needed to improve employee skills for improved project performance15) Assist the Lead Engineer in determining the standards must be applied to a project and ensure that the standards are met16) Monitor projects to ensure that they stay in scope and will meet the customers'' requirements17) Determine what information the customer and project team require and ensure that it is delivered in a timely manner18) Assist and monitor in the administrative closure of project phases and project completion19) Assist controller in contract completion procedures, contract administration and job costing20) Monitor job costs during project and distribute final data to controller21) Assist in risk identification, control, and responses22) Assist the lead engineer in identifying problems and develop resolution strategies23) Assist in identification of project opportunities24) Act as Lead Engineer to outline and guide the direction of the detailed design and ensure design consistency is carried out throughout the project25) Work with the respective Engineering Managers to review and approve final designs26) Review new opportunities to help determine direction of solution and support the Sales/Application team with estimates and quotes27) Work with the Applications Engineering to standardize cost sheets and industry specific quote documents28) Review the potential to develop and design new standard products, including the development and design of a laboratory machine29) Work with all departments to establish best design practices establishing standards and guidelines for equipment as pertaining to company needs and industry requirements30) Establish safety standards for industry specific equipment and review/confirm execution on each project31) Provide support to engineering and purchasing to identify, qualify and select appropriate vendors32) Perform other duties as assignedCritical Requirements1) A university degree is required. Although all candidates are welcome and encouraged to apply, preference will be given to those with degrees in a relevant field2) Appropriate full-time work experience is mandatory (no students or fresh graduates please)3) Recent experience in the industrial automation industry is strongly preferred4) Preference will be given to candidates with recent experience in project managementThis role is a great opportunity for the right person looking to advance their career with a wonderful company. If you are qualified and think that you are a strong fit for this role, please apply ASAP!Compensation and Other DetailsBase Salary: Highly competitive package, commensurate with experienceindhighPublished on 28 Jun 2022, 12:01 PM

Created: 2025-10-04