The Project Manager (PM) is expected to “own” each assigned project and protect its gross margin by closely monitoring material and labor costs and taking action to correct and report variances of these costs.
This role is responsible for resolving project problems in a timely manner and maintaining project quality and adherence to schedule and budget.
The PM closes out each project after ensuring the completion of all required work and documents, all submittals required to the customer, and the final payment.
The PM communicates very effectively to ensure the satisfaction of both customers and internal resources.
PM shall be engaged in the Proposal Phase Set up and lead the SPX cross-functional Project Team.
Identify the project targets and address tasks to the Project Team members, monitor the activities.
First line of communication with customers and consortium partners.
Regular communication with major sub suppliers, field construction, and SPX internal departments to address issues related to past, current, and future topics.
Set up meetings schedules and communication rules. (For example, this could include working with related groups, such as EH&S, on issues and resolution.)
Contract management with interaction between all parties involved.
Financial responsibility to maintain target margin of project, forecast revenues with full visibility and costs associated with projects, incl. POC and progress, develop payment schedules (cash flow plan).
Project time schedule management between engineering, construction, and supply chain resources.
Responsible for maintaining accuracy of Project Status Report and provide regular updates to management.
Document control and responsibility for the DCL Document Control List.
Change order and claims management.
Project risk management.
Insurance management.
Travel to customer or internal meetings (offices, job sites, workshops).
Responsible for managing projects in all countries in which SPX does business.
Review project contracts, track deliveries, and time and material order processing.
Material costing and as-sold margin verification.
Identify and support continuous Operational Excellence (OpEx) improvement initiatives.
Initiate and drive a successful Lessons Learned process to inform other projects and/or the proposal managers of new projects.
Act as an agent of Company per corporate guidelines.
Requirements
Certification according to the US PMI standard preferred
Product knowledge
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Project
Experience with SAP or other ERP preferred
Project scheduling experience preferred
Solid base of leadership skills
Experience managing strategic or high-value customer accounts and participating in Quarterly Business Reviews
Demonstrated ability to review and influence revenue and margin forecasts, performance dashboards, and key execution metrics
Experience driving improvements using lessons learned, voice-of-customer (VOC), and quality initiatives
Familiarity with SAP, QTC, and/or other ERP and order management systems
Manufacturing, engineered-to-order, or industrial operations experience preferred
Experience managing vendor performance to contractual, quality, and delivery commitments
Bachelor’s degree in construction management, business or engineering, or equivalent education and experience
Min. 2-3 years of project or construction management experience
Experience in the power plant or similar industry
Tech Stack
ERP
Benefits
Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one
Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs