Project Manager

Reporting to the Director of Operations, this role is responsible for managing individualprojects to include all aspects of planning and execution from the time an order is receivedto the time payment is received from the customer. This role will be the direct point ofcontact for all project inquiries/updates for their specific projects, both internal and external.Planning, organizing, coordinating, reporting and ensuring on-time and on-budgetcompletion of their own projects are essential duties of the Project Manager.Goals• Achieve lead time and cost targets for contracts.• Strive for department deliverables to be right the first time.• Deliver a service experience that exceeds our customers’ expectations.Measurements• Profit & Margin on assigned contracts.• On Time Delivery to Revenue Projections.• Quality of Work (Reduction of Errors).Principle Duties• Provide direct, day-to-day management of assigned projects and meet regularly withvarious team members to ensure projects and essential activities are on track. Deliverregular reporting to management, direct reports and team members as required.• Determine priorities consistent with planned capacity, identify resource requirements,facilitate contract performance reviews, and ensure competencies and performancemetrics are met while providing oversight to assure that schedules are maintained andachieved.• Responsible for managing assigned contracts and delivering projects on time, atbudget, ensuring all contract specific requirements are met.• Develop and maintain monthly and quarterly revenue forecasts.• Clearly define and communicate the customer’s expectations regarding delivery, quality,product performance, technical requirements, document submittals, agency approvals,communications, reporting, witness / hold points, packaging, testing, shipment, andRole SummaryJob Description and Dutiespayment.• Provides regular status reports to management containing assessments of contractstatus relative to cost, delivery, customer submittals, and risk.• Maintain a clear understanding of the material types and grades being ordered in theBOM, including the applicable specifications, code requirements, safety class and otherpertinent requirements.• Maintain control of costs in accordance with the original estimate to ensure achievementof quoted contribution margin. Managing contribution margin is a key responsibility andmust be communicated to the Director of Operations if a significant change occurs or isanticipated.• Develop & manage an individual project schedule to coordinate customer progressupdates, including milestone achievements. Review and provide guidance schedules,develop, manage and display relevant KPIs for the team’s performance.• Follow the Operation Procedures per our QA Manual.• Other related duties as required.Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those anemployee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essentialfunctions.• Employee may work near moving mechanical parts.• Employee will be exposed to shop elements such as noise, dust, fumes and odors.Minimum Qualifications• Due to Federal Contract requirements, US Citizenship is required for this position.• Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Engineering or Project Management.• 3-5 years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination ofeducation and experience. Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred, butnot required.• A strong team player with demonstrated leadership skills.• Ability to successfully lead a diverse team, as well as organize and managemultiple projects of varying complexity.• Ability to read & interpret engineering drawings, standards and specifications.• Ability to utilize available resources effectively to solve problems as they occur.• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project and Salesforce CRM.• Strong interpersonal skills, both written and verbal. Exceptional attention to detail.• Ability to work with and manage outside vendors.• A highly motivated self-starter that works well without supervision.