Machine Bulder Project Manager

The project manager will be responsible for managing projects from inception through sign-off. The project manager will report to the Vice President and is responsible for the profit and loss of individual projects, completion of projects within specified dates and establishing and maintaining a professional relationship with leadership, subcontractors, regulatory agencies, and project stakeholders.

Ideal candidates will have experience working in a discipline related to mechanical or electrical engineering and have experience in machine building or OEM automation. Prior experience leading projects and other people is necessary for this position to be a success in our brand new Elk Grove Village facility. Pay range is from $90-$110k MAX. 

Essential Responsibilities:

• Prepare proposals, assist in presentations, and participate in contract negotiations
• Provide overall management of projects from concept to completion including planning, estimating, engineering, procurement, design review, construction management, commissioning, and buy-off.
• Develop and monitor project schedules, manage scope, and control project costs.
• Assist with internal project financials, staffing, risk management, change management, and human resource issues.
• Serve as primary point of contact with the client regarding efforts such as client coordination, strategic planning, master scope management, budget finances, subcontracting, project staffing, facility support, and schedule attainment.
• Manage all aspects of project communication
• Develop and implement project policies and procedures, establish project controls systems and implement the project execution plan.
• Work closely with the project team to ensure deliverables and services are being provided to client’s satisfaction and that projects are following internal QA/QC guidelines.
• Report regularly on progress, cost and schedule metrics, procurement issues, safety or environmental concerns, design questions, potential impacts, and any issues requiring office support.
• Must have ability to deal effectively with a wide variety of industry, government and military contracts on project-related matters.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing projects

Desired Characteristics:

• Either electrical or mechanical engineering background
• High-energy, self-motivated, willing to take on responsibilities across functions & teams boundaries, and drive assigned tasks to closure
• Influence/communication and negotiations skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• PE or PMP preferred but not required
• Prior experience managing projects for an OEM
• Understanding of business operations & manufacturing industry
• Program / Project management skills with horizontal teams
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills; supervisory role experience
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, strong PC and database management skills
• Ability to work well under tight deadlines and frequently changing priorities
• Strong oral and written communication skills