Job Openings In Michigan Title:
Project Manager

Post Date
3/27/2018

Expiration Date
6/25/2018

Details:
The ideal person for this position will utilize Project Management skills to ensure timely completion of major developmental production projects while maintaining excellent customer service to uphold the company motto of “You’ll like working with us!” The Project Manager is accountable for Project Management through all phases, from design through engineering, manufacturing, production and finally to field service (including installation, commissioning, and project closeout). A Project Manager will work with Sales and estimating to assist with bid pricing and in support to both internal and external Sales staff as needed. Also collaborates with both domestic and international representatives and customers to provide relevant answers to all questions pertaining to potential and current projects. Successful candidates will be responsible for managing clients, coordinating engineering work, developing and monitoring project performance, as well as overseeing and facilitating detailed design elements. Candidate will need to possess the ability to track progress and compare results against design requirements while achieving schedule and cost targets. The ideal person for this position enjoys a challenge, a fast-paced environment, and is willing to do what it takes to produce the necessary results.

Essential Functions:

Although these are the essential functions, the specific duties listed with each are a brief summation.

1. Provide technical support to the entire Sales organization, including representatives and consultants as well as current and potential customers.
2. Prepare, in a timely manner, domestic and international quotations at the request of Sales, Duperon Corporation representatives, and customers.
3. Assist Sales with preliminary specification and drawing reviews.
4. Working with the mechanical engineers on modifications of equipment due to site constraints or new site developments.
5. Provide after-sale support to existing customers, representatives, and domestic sales as required.
6. Direct, coordinate, and exercise functional authority for the planning, organization, control, integration, execution, and completion of projects and orders. This is to include, but not be limited to:
a. Preparation, monitoring, and control of all project schedules and timelines
b. Preparation, analysis, and timely completion of all project submittals
c. Analysis of appropriate manufacturing instructions, project specifications, and documentation
d. Analysis and approval of purchased materials and schedules
e. Operation and Maintenance manual arrangement and submission
f. Shop test documentation for quality control
g. Shipping (means and most efficient cost)
h. Completion of final shop tests and acceptance
7. Partner with vendors/fabricators as needed to assure on-time completion of projects and consistent application of design adjustments.
8. Coordinate schedule for resolve of engineering design issues and test problems.
9. Evaluate and approve design changes, specifications, and all documentation releases.
10. Prepare product budget and control expenses to remain within established budget and manage collection of payments.
11. Provide in-progress and completion project reports.


Qualifications:
1. Education:
a. High School Diploma required
b. Preferred: College Education; bachelor’s degree in engineering, business administration or related fields; equivalent life experience

2. Experience:
a. Required: 3 - 5 years experience in Project Management
b. Strongly Preferred: Construction/Manufacturing background, or demonstrated ability to adapt experience to this environment.
c. Required: Understands contract language and knows how to manage terms and conditions.
d. Required: Understanding of mechanical blueprints and concepts.
e. Required: Computer Proficiency: 5 years proficiency in MS Office, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
f. Preferred: Technical knowledge of water and wastewater utility design and/or stormwater/drainage/flood control design.

3. Skills:
a. Must possess analytical and organizational skills.
b. Must have excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as the ability to represent the company image of “You’ll like working with us!” to customers and vendors alike.
c. Should work well with others in a team/coaching environment.
d. Shows meticulous attention to detail and possesses ability to multi-task well and to complete project on time, within budget, and to the customer’s satisfaction.
e. Demonstrated ability to follow through and keep promises – reliable and timely.
f. Must be self-initiating, independent, have good problem-solving skills, and have the ability to organize time and diverse responsibilities.
g. Must be skilled in educating others, with a demonstrated ability to provide technical assistance, as this position works extensively with customers for product support.


Comments:
5. Other Requirements:
a. Must be appropriately and professionally attired to business standards and practice good hygiene.
b. May require climbing stairs/embankments, standing/sitting for long periods, occasional lifting, and traversing distances of 100 yards or more over uneven terrain. Working for long periods on a computer and talking on the phone.
c. Occasionally, you will need to be on-site at a wastewater treatment plant and will be exposed to the varying conditions of those facilities.
d. Must have a high level of personal integrity, ownership and pride, and see something possible for yourself as an individual within the company vision.
e. Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record to travel on behalf of Duperon Corporation
f. This is an "in-office" position.

Employer:
Duperon Corporation
Contact:
Louann Lerche

Email:
HR@duperon.com

Website:
https://www.duperon.com/