Senior Project Manager

Edgewater Automation LLC specializes in custom automation and precision machining. They are seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee the design and build of automated assembly systems, managing projects throughout their life cycle while ensuring customer satisfaction and adherence to budget and schedule.

Responsibilities:

• Manage custom automation projects ranging in size for $300,000 to 5 million dollars
• Capable of communicating & interfacing appropriately with Edgewater’s management team to manage customers expectations
• Establish, communicate & manage project goals & objectives including functional specification, cycle time, schedule, budget and resources
• Uses the skills and training they have developed to manage the actual project costs versus established budgets and has the ability to project any potential cash flow issues related to the assigned project
• Uses the skills and training they have developed to manage project workflow & budgets utilizing Edgewater’s ERP system (Questica), Microsoft Office & Project Summary worksheets
• Uses the skills and training they have developed to assist Edgewater’s Sales and Applications team in developing concepts, proposals, quotations and presentations
• Uses the skills and training they have developed to direct the everyday operations of the assigned project to monitor compliance to customer requirements and expectations
• Uses the skills and training they have developed to communicate the project status on a regular basis in an effort to keep the customer & the internal management team updated
• Coordinate weekly meetings with the customer & project team to discuss project activities and to assure the project schedule is maintained
• Maintain an action list in accordance with Edgewater’s ISO standard procedures
• Uses the skills and training they have developed to accurately estimate the resources and material costs required to complete the project
• Maintain constant communication with Edgewater management to insure resources are available to complete the project in the budgeted timeline & budgeted hours
• Prepare and submit Engineering change orders to the customer for project scope changes
• Oversees & maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations
• Maintains continuity among project team members by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs of the project
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities & reading technical publications

Requirements:

• A project manager uses his/her knowledge of custom automation and precision machining to manage the design & build of automated assembly systems
• Manage custom automation projects ranging in size for $300,000 to 5 million dollars
• Capable of communicating & interfacing appropriately with Edgewater's management team to manage customers expectations
• Establish, communicate & manage project goals & objectives including functional specification, cycle time, schedule, budget and resources
• Uses the skills and training they have developed to manage the actual project costs versus established budgets and has the ability to project any potential cash flow issues related to the assigned project
• Uses the skills and training they have developed to manage project workflow & budgets utilizing Edgewater's ERP system (Questica), Microsoft Office & Project Summary worksheets
• Uses the skills and training they have developed to assist Edgewater's Sales and Applications team in developing concepts, proposals, quotations and presentations
• Uses the skills and training they have developed to direct the everyday operations of the assigned project to monitor compliance to customer requirements and expectations
• Uses the skills and training they have developed to communicate the project status on a regular basis in an effort to keep the customer & the internal management team updated
• Coordinate weekly meetings with the customer & project team to discuss project activities and to assure the project schedule is maintained
• Maintain an action list in accordance with Edgewater's ISO standard procedures
• Uses the skills and training they have developed to accurately estimate the resources and material costs required to complete the project
• Maintain constant communication with Edgewater management to insure resources are available to complete the project in the budgeted timeline & budgeted hours
• Prepare and submit Engineering change orders to the customer for project scope changes
• Oversees & maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations
• Maintains continuity among project team members by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs of the project
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities & reading technical publications
• Capable of being a part of a self-directed work force requiring minimal supervision
• Excellent organizational skills are required
• Excellent time management skills are required
• Good communication and presentation skills both verbal and written so customers and Edgewater staff are well informed about project status
• Display leadership qualities and be capable of directing the activities of assigned projects on a day-to-day basis so that everyone understands the objectives of the project
• A project manager must display the ability to deal with multiple tasks, anticipate problems, make quick decisions with limited information to solve problems, handles pressure well & be capable of making the hard decisions required to make the project, our customer & Edgewater successful
• All activities large and small that need attention are addressed with an action plan. Action plans are followed up until completion. Keeps detailed notes on all activities
• A project manager understands the importance of the company making a profit to secure the safety and growth of the company
• A project manager must have the mental and physical energy for the job & be willing to work the hours to get the job done and travel when its required
• At least 5 years of experience managing, leading or overseeing capital equipment projects within an applicable industry
• DOL Journeymen Machine Builder or Electrical Tech certificate desirable
• Bachelors' degree in engineering, management or an equivalent of 10 years' experience in engineering related to custom automation is preferred but not required
• A minimum of 3 years' experience in customer negotiations and marketing related efforts is desirable but not required