Job Description:

The Project Manager will be responsible for developing and leading a cross functional team in the pursuit of developing a system from sale to final installed solution. During this period the PM will be required to interact with all aspects of the business unit including design, procurement, manufacturing, assembly, and testing. During a project, the PM will need to guide the team toward a solution that fulfills the customer needs, while meeting budget and time constraints. PMs will start being exposed to a project toward the end of the sale cycle as a purchase order becomes highly likely. Upon receiving an order from a customer, the PM will work with the Sales Engineer responsible to initiate a project kickoff for the project team and customer. Once this is complete, the PM will have sole responsibility of the project. Job DutiesApprove all supplier invoices related to the project. Immediately return "held" supplier invoices to coordinator and communicate the reason for holdingAssist in creation, review and execution of department yearly strategic initiativesAssist Sales in managing escrow amounts of post-completion costs, if applicableBe aware of budget margin and current forecast margin +- 1% of all major projects at all times.Develop estimate of floor space requirements for projects in fabrication and assembly phasesDocument, publish, and present project lessons learned, and capture lessons learned videos. Ensure that current project close-out checklists are completeProvide weekly written update on projects including financial and milestone status.Publish weekly internal and external project status reports throughout project life cycleResponsible for content, format and timeliness of all project correspondence and submittals including drawings, letters, equipment and controls documentation, spare parts lists, purchase orders, etc.Review proposals, contracts and new orders for accuracy and commercial and technical issues. For your key documents, have another team member reviewWork to maintain positive cash flow on all projects, and work with support specialist to follow-up on past due invoicesTravel RequirementsTravel to attend meetings and to work at client job sites 25-35% Preferred Skills & QualificationsBachelor of Engineering or related, and 2+ years of related experienceExperience andor education with basic financialsLiterate with MS Office software suite (particularly MS Excel)Exposure to MS Project for developing project timelines a plusLiterate with MS Project andor other gantt chart softwareAbility to use AutoCAD preferredExposure to automated systems a plusAbility to read drawings (both electrical and mechanical) preferredStrong interpersonal skills requiredExcellent communication skills (both written and verbal) Come join one of the fastest growing companies in St. Louis!To learn more about us, click here -