Engineering Project Manager

Elk Grove Village, IL
Full Time
Entry Level

Broetje Automation USA is searching for a Project Manager to join our innovative and fast growing team!

The role of Project Manager will be responsible for managing projects from inception through sign-off. The project manager will report directly to the Chief Operating Officer. The PM is responsible for the profit and loss of individual projects, completion of projects within specified dates and establishing and maintaining a professional relationship with leadership, subcontractors, and project stakeholders.

Ideal candidates will have experience working in a discipline related to mechanical or electrical engineering and have experience in machine building or OEM automation. The flexibility and willingness to wear multiple hats and support the company in a large variety of areas is key to this role.

Role: Full-time
Location: Elk Grove Village, IL

Qualifications/Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in an applicable engineering discipline (electrical or mechanical)

Desired Characteristics:

  • Prior experience managing projects for an OEM
  • PMP preferred
  • Program / Project management skills with horizontal teams
  • High-energy, self-motivated, willing to take on responsibilities across functions & teams boundaries, and drive assigned tasks to closure
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
  • Ability to work well under tight deadlines and frequently changing priorities

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Prepare proposals, assist in presentations, and participate in contract negotiations
  • Provide overall management of projects from concept to completion including planning, estimating, engineering, procurement, design review, construction management, commissioning, and buy-off.
  • Develop and monitor project schedules, manage scope, and control project costs.
  • Assist with internal project financials, staffing, risk management, change management, and human resource issues.
  • Serve as primary point of contact with the client regarding efforts such as client coordination, strategic planning, master scope management, budget finances, subcontracting, project staffing, facility support, and schedule attainment.
  • Manage all aspects of project communication
  • Develop and implement project policies and procedures, establish project controls systems and implement the project execution plan.
  • Work closely with the project team to ensure deliverables and services are being provided to client’s satisfaction and that projects are following internal QA/QC guidelines.
  • Report regularly on progress, cost and schedule metrics, procurement issues, safety or environmental concerns, design questions, potential impacts, and any issues requiring office support.
  • Must have ability to deal effectively with a wide variety of industry, government and military contracts on project-related matters.
Compensation/Benefits:
  • 401(k) company match -- 6%, no vesting period
  • 100% paid healthcare premiums (medical, dental, vision)
  • Disability plan & group life insurance program
  • Three weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) plus 13 paid holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • International travel opportunities (Germany)
Visit: www.broetje-automation.com and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7_4J6KrX5aHnXZJUoOCDR
 
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