Project Manager

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At Concept Systems, our Project Manager will manage a portfolio of automation projects ranging from $200,000 to $2 million in value from proposal development, into project kick-off and through customer acceptance. Our Project Manager will work in partnership with and oversee multiple individuals simultaneously on their project team(s) including company engineers, subcontractors, and other members of a multi-disciplined engineering team. In addition to implementing traditional project management methodologies, responsibilities including coaching and mentoring the project team to assist them in the problem solving and execution of their roles.

In addition to a professional, supportive and business casual environment, Concept Systems offers excellent benefits:

• Medical and Dental

• Vision

• Life

• 401(k)

• Generous time off programs (vacation, sick, volunteer time off)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Healthcare and Dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts

• 10 Paid Holidays Annually

• Company Paid Training

• Career Development and Growth

The compensation range for this position is $115,000 to $135,000. Compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to experience and skillset, educational level, location, industry knowledge, and applicable certifications or credentials.

Concept Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1.Project Management essentials: manage the customer, cost, scope, schedule, people, and process.

2.Lead in a way that inspires your team members, executes projects with precision, and delivers real results for your customers.

3.Monitor and control progress costs and schedules.

JOB DUTIES

• Must be able to complete a major project in a timely manner ensuring that the schedule completion is achieved on time.

• Ensure that the company's Project Methodology is followed at all times.

• Ensure that the definition, engineering, and integration of the project are completed in a safe manner resulting in zero accidents to personnel, zero unplanned interruptions to plant operations and zero environmental events.

• Lead technical design and engineering of projects to conforming to all applicable codes and standards.

• Negotiate changes in scope with customers.

• Prepare periodic management reports and presentations as required for communication within and beyond the project team.

• Facilitate project meetings.

• Define requirements then select materials, equipment, project staff, and contractors including negotiating and managing contracts for external suppliers.

• Work closely in a team atmosphere with various functional roles in the routine and non-routine engineering, design, and integration of automated manufacturing systems.

• Ensure that all aspects of the project comply with all government regulations.

SKILLS

• Excellent customer relationship skills

• Minimum of 3 years of broad-based project management and project controls experience with an emphasis on people management and development.

• Strong Project Management skills managing major projects with a proven track record for safety performance, scope control, cost management, and schedule control.

• Strong desire to work in a leading-edge industrial environment with a focus on controls and automation with knowledge of appropriate design codes and standards.

• Project Management certification or training is preferred.

• Ability to work in a team-based environment and with other groups such as Manufacturing, Procurement, Operations and Quality Assurance.

• Ability to learn and become proficient in the use of ERP software.

• General computer skills (e.g., Office 365 and project planning software).

KEY COMPETENCIES

Culture of Leadership

Not only demonstrates actions associated with living the Concept Way, but inspires others to do so as well through leading by example, communication and holding others equally accountable to these standards. Takes ownership for own success; speaks openly and sincerely, is a source of inspiration, develops and fosters relationships both internally and externally and strives to be innovative.

Results Focused

Focuses on desired outcomes and how best to achieve them. Gets the job done on time and within budget. Sets high standards for performance of self and others, assumes responsibility and accountability for successfully completing projects or tasks, and can be counted on to deliver consistent and high-quality results.

Communicates Effectively

Clearly conveys information and ideas, orally and in writing, both internally and with customers. Organizes and structures communication to be professional, positive and succinct. Demonstrates active listening and appropriate body language.

Adaptive to Change

Views change as necessary and positive; maintains effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment, adjusts effectively to work within new structures, processes, requirements, and can effectively cope with change internal to Concept Systems or externally.

Culture of Innovation

Demonstrates the desire to be innovative by taking a proactive and creative approach to projects. Presents new product ideas when possible, participates in R2D2, and contributes through Follow It or Fix It.

Culture of Accountability

Demonstrates making the choice to rise above individual circumstances and demonstrates the ownership necessary for achieving the desired results - to See It, Own It, Solve It and Do It.

Culture of Respect

Demonstrates respect for others and provides recognition and appreciation for individuals in every role within Concept Systems.

Follow It or Fix It

Actively contributes feedback in an effort to promote continuous improvement while following Concept Systems established and documented business processes.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of employee or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree (B. S.) in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field from four-year college or university.

• Minimum of 3 years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• PMP preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Job requires specialized computer skills. Must be adept at using various applications including database, spreadsheet, report writing, project management, graphics, word processing, presentation creation/editing, communicate by e-mail and use scheduling software. Ability to learn and use computerized accounting system. Knowledge of Deltek Vantagepoint preferred.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• A valid insurable Driver's License is required.
• 15 - 20% Travel required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk and sit. The employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); work in high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outdoor weather conditions; extreme cold (non-weather) and extreme heat (non-weather).

15 - 20% Travel required.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The compensation range for this position is $115,000 to $135,000. Compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to experience and skillset, educational level, location, industry knowledge, and applicable certifications or credentials.

Qualified applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Applicants cannot require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

Concept Systems offers a full range of comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, flexible spending, 401(k), generous paid time off programs, profit sharing, and company paid training - in addition to a professional and business casual environment.

Concept Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer