Project Manager - Reading, PA

Description

• Coordinate activities and make necessary arrangements for all factory visitors relating to a project, including Factory Acceptance Tests or other inspections, as applicable.
• Update and post Project Status reports for each active project being managed by the Project Management Department.
• Develops budgets, schedules and plans for the various elements of the project. Ensure that the project meets or exceeds goals established in these plans.
• Project Manage customer sales orders/projects as assigned from point of order award through equipment installation/start-up and customer remittance, providing a single point of contact for customers after receipt of project order. These projects, as assigned, will generally have a value in excess of $100,000.
• Establish the design criteria and preliminary engineering for the project and monitor the final engineering and construction for adherence to these criteria.
• Mobilize engineering design, documentation control and support personnel as needed.
• Coordinate activities between GAI-Tronics’ Purchasing Department and sub-vendors and act as the Company representative with the customer and selected vendors during the project execution.
• Monitor, document and report the progress of all project activity, including significant milestones, and any conditions which would affect project cost or schedule.
• Upon project award, collect and organize all information related to the project, including but not limited to proposal files, order processing information and e-mails.
• Project Management: Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities
• Assist in continuous development of the Project Management Department.
• Verify terms and conditions with Corporate Legal and ensure that they are adhered to.
• Negotiate changes to the scope of work with the customer and report on prospects for additional work.
• Track projects within SAP, Microsoft Project, Excel, etc.
• Devise and execute action plans to rectify potential project cost overruns and advise the customer and division management of any such changes.
• Promote technical excellence on the project, including furtherance of the Quality Improvement Process.

Requirements

• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Computer Skills: Must have strong Microsoft Office, e-mail and other PC application skills.
• Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance