Project Manager (Griffin)

Job title: Project Manager, Power Generation Systems
Location: On-site in Griffin, GA

The Project Manager will work closely with and support sales and be responsible for providing management of Power Generation projects from receipt of purchase through final customer acceptance. This person will be heavily customer facing, confirm accuracy of bill of materials and cost estimates, Perform invoicing on all delivered goods and services, etc.

What You Will Be Doing:
As a Project Manager you will support the sales products (Generators, ATS, Paralleling Switchgear, & Accessories) by managing multiple project(s) to completion to the satisfaction for both internal & external customers. This position is responsible for providing management of Power Generation projects from receipt of purchase through final customer acceptance. You will organize, schedule, coordinate, purchase, communicate, and lead efforts of others. As part of the sales team, you will share the responsibility with the other members of the team to act in a manner that ensures the continued growth of the Power Systems business in line with the Companys strategy.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Performs a review of new projects to confirm accuracy of bill of materials, cost estimate and T&Cs.
• Works with the Salesman and Management to clear up any conflicts or misunderstandings.
• Technical verifies that the quote and estimate meet the specifications and customer technical requirements.
• Works with customers to obtain submittal approval, release for manufacturing, ensure project times are met and all questions are answered.
• Issue purchase orders to vendors to procure all equipment and work with procurement, shipping and receiving to ensure all components for production are received timely.
• Coordinate and purchase services of shipping companies to deliver equipment in alignment with customer requirements.
• Work with Quality Control to ensure finished product conforms to specifications and standards.
• Perform invoicing on all delivered goods and services.
  

Who We Are Looking For:

• To be successful in this position you should have excellent organizational and time management skills, be proactive in the approach of taking care of issues before they become problems and collaborate with Sales Reps to exceed our customers project expectations. You should possess a strong sense of urgency and desire to provide superior customer service. The ability to take direction and work in a team environment is essential to this position as well.
• Minimum of 5-years experience as a project manager or engineer in the electric power industry or a related technical field.
• We are always looking to add people to our team who share our core values:
  • Safety: We value the lives and health of our team and customers above all else.
  • Integrity: We are ethical and trustworthy, demonstrate respect for others, and communicate truthfully and promptly.
  • Teamwork: We work as one across our organization for the benefit of our customers.
  • Excellence: We strive to be the best, continuously improving our customers experience and the solutions we provide.
  • Sense of Urgency: We respond quickly to customer needs and hold ourselves accountable for results.
    

Preferred Qualifications/Skills:

• Bachelors Degree from a four-year college or university or related equivalent experience preferred.
• Knowledge, skills, and abilities acquired through receiving a bachelors degree, preferably in Engineering
• 5+ years of project management experience of diesel & gaseous engines, generator sets, paralleling switchgear, automatic transfer switches (ATS), or related projects.
• Must have strong human relations skills and the ability to work with people from all backgrounds and cultures, internally and externally, with appropriate influence and ability to resolve project issues.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills over telephone and through technology (email, text, etc.)
• Self-motivated and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• 5+ years of direct customer contact experience.
• Excellent working knowledge of electrical and mechanical equipment and power generation systems (eg. diesel & gaseous engines, transfer switches, paralleling switchgear, and supporting equipment) ideally along with in-depth knowledge of the Caterpillar product line.
• Skilled in the Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and Adobe Acrobat business software
• A team player, cooperative, collaborative, willing and able to work easily and synergistically with others