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About the job:
The Project Manager is overall accountable to plan, execute and finalize contract orders for Gasketed Plate Heat exchangers according to the deadline agreed while keeping project within budget. Manage contract order from receipt of order through shipping final documentation to insure zero broken promises to customer. Responsible for ensuring the process flow and procedures are followed in accordance with contract order process. Will be supporting Sales Companies and customers in quotation phase depending on the Service Level agreement.
This is an onsite position located in Richmond, VA.
As a part of the team, you will:
Provide quote support to Sales Companies.
Manage orders in a global environment.
Review customer technical specifications to gain understanding of contract requirements. Meet with Sales and Customers to clarify all design parameters.
Assemble project team to generate all necessary documents, drawings, weld maps, and calculations (ASME Code calculations, load calculations performed to IBC, UBC, BOCA, ASCE) for submittal to customer.
Create and manage design and schedule in relation to ERP system to ensure scope of order is completely planned, and standard cost is accurately calculated.
Assure document package is complete and correct and submit to customer for approval. Revise as necessary based on customer feedback.
Order key components from sister Alfa Laval facility and local suppliers providing all design criteria to assure the accurate production of parts to meet specifications.
Plan all outside service activities to support fabrication to meet customer specifications, i.e. Non-Destructive Examinations, special painting.
Plan Customer Inspection activities to meet customer requirements.
Conduct meetings with customers and customer inspectors as needed.
Assure shop documents are generated, reviewed and approved.
Conduct release meeting with Shop Floor, QA and project team to review order specifics and timeline of order.
Monitor orders through production, shipment and invoicing. Manage any changes as necessary. Coordinate outside service activities with shop floor. Manage customer inspections.
Work closely with Sales Companies to ensure financial targets are met and identify opportunities to enhance margin of order.
We care about diversity, inclusion and equity in our recruitment processes. We also believe behavioral traits can provide important insights into a candidate's fit to a role. To help us achieve this we apply Pymetrics assessments, and upon application you will be invited to play the assessment games. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
What you know:
A Bachelor of Engineering or equivalent technical manufacturing environment or experience with project management both for similar applications and customers and;
3+ years of experience as Project Manager in Manufacturing companies.
Leadership ability and preferably experience.
Proficient with Microsoft office, including project.
PMP Certification (Desired).
Drive/Tenacity (Be proactive and structured)
Execution critical thinking & problem-solving mind set.
Communication skills.
Teamwork and team motivator (able to manage and develop relationships even in difficult circumstances).
Decisiveness.
Be stress tolerance.
Customer service orientation (be service minded).
Management control…