Project Manager I, Engineering (25452.29)

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Job description

We are currently looking for a talented and experienced Project Manager to join our Project Management Department in Downers Grove, IL. This is a great opportunity to get involved in interesting and challenging design projects for clients in various process industries.

RESPONSIBILITIES
-Support the Senior Project Manager with the execution of all aspects of the project including managing the staff, providing vision and strategic leadership, monitoring project schedules and budgets, evaluating project productivity and quality and directing the complete technical operations of the project.
-Direct and manage the activities of Project Engineers, Project Assistants and support personnel in the planning, scheduling, design quality and execution of projects.
-Assume full responsibility for the successful execution of each assigned project for schedule compliance, budget compliance, and scope and quality of deliverables.
-Build relationships and coordinate with the client and project personnel.
-Ensure the client's input and job requirements are adequately addressed and implemented consistently within the contractual requirements.
-Organize and supervise the implementation of project management systems and corporate quality systems.
-Maintain a documentation file, accurately describing all commercial, technical and financial correspondence.
-Prepare and evaluate monthly progress reports; describing the schedule, manpower expenditures and work scope for accuracy, completeness and timeliness.
-Ensure invoices are processed timely and accurately. Act as a liaison between the client and the accounting department on outstanding invoices over 90 days old.
-Identify and document that engineering change orders are being processed in a timely fashion where additional work is identified beyond original scope.
-Develop new business opportunities as a by-product of relationship with clients. Participate in business development meetings.
-Plan and identify upcoming tasks, potential problem areas, technical information, staffing priorities and identify solutions where necessary.
-Responsible to maintain proper staff levels to meet project requirements. Actively recruit and train personnel for project as necessary. Develop, coach and track employee skill level in technical and work management areas.
-Develops project proposals, proposal scopes of work, and budgets.
-Develop and present Project Reports for clients.
-Principal client contact for major accounts and manage multiple customers simultaneously.
-Performs field walk downs and data collection. Position necessitates field activities, some climbing, and occasional travel.
-Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS
-Bachelors degree in engineering or other related field
-5 to 15 years of experience in the Process Plant, Petroleum Refining, and / or Petrochemical Sector.
-Experience applying standard engineering techniques, procedures and criteria to ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations
-Good Communication Skills (Active Listening, Verbal, and Written)
-Complex Problem Solving (STEM)
-Critical Thinking
-Attention to Detail
-Problem Sensitivity
-Information Ordering
-Judgment and Decision Making
-Proficient with Process Engineering Computer Software
-Strong desire to learn

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
-Strong communication and inter-personal skills are required to provide effective intra and inter-discipline coordination on projects, as well as effective communication with clients and vendors.
-Must be organized, self-directed, able to prioritize and multi-task, work in a team environment and take direction from others.
-Willingness to learn and work on a variety of tasks within multiple industries.
-Willingness to travel and work in office and field environments.

Espo Corporation
Willowbrook, IL 60527

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