Project Manager

Peterson Power Systems is seeking an experienced Project Manager to support large, complex, long-duration projects on a remote basis in Texas. The role focuses on managing day-to-day project operations, coordinating logistics and stakeholders, ensuring quality and on-time delivery within budget, and serving as the primary liaison between the company and the customer throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities:

• On site presence representing Peterson during the delivery, installation and commissioning of equipment sold
• Work with sales team and customers to fully understand scope of supply and expectations
• Provide other technical support and work/cost estimates as may be required to the sales team
• Coordinate all project logistics; equipment orders, custom packaging, shipping, site services
• Thorough review of contract documents to ensure compliance with specifications, and appropriateness of commercial terms
• Utilize project management software (iMacs) to establish budget, issue purchase orders and monitor project financial status as costs accrue
• Select vendors and issue purchase orders based on quality, compliance with customer’s specifications, pricing and availability
• Coordinate material deliveries and production scheduling expedite shipping as appropriate to meet schedule demands
• Primary liaison between Peterson and customer for the duration of a project. Responsible to prepare for and attend project meetings as requested at customer locations, job sites and Peterson offices
• Ensure quality control; coordinate all on site activities including manpower, subcontractors, testing, and inspections as applicable, arrange for shop tests, site tests, and training as needed
• Maintain oversight control of assigned projects within the department. Provide assistance and guidance to field crew(s) as appropriate. Work to ensure compliance with final acceptance requirements and successful turn over to the customer
• Maintain and provide documentation to the customer as applicable to work scope and contract requirements
• Project invoicing; progress billing, cost and profit projection per billing schedule. Responsible for realizing and improving on estimated gross profit margin and project completion
• Responsible for profitable delivery of projects as estimated and continuing process improvement with every opportunity
• Travel for extended periods of time (weekly 30-50%)
• Operate company or personal vehicle as needed

Requirements:

• A candidate for the opening needs a Bachelor's Degree from a fully accredited college in Business or other closely related field; and a minimum of five years of directly related experience in project management in the construction industry; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience