Project Manager - Reading, PA

Provide direction and management for all project phases to assure its on-time completion within budget and in accordance with contractual obligations. Plan and define individual project goals and devise methods to accomplish them within the contract terms and corporate policies, while developing an in-depth knowledge of client objectives. Monitor, coordinate and document project flow and history in an organized manner to ensure the customer's satisfaction and corporate objectives.

Roles & Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Project Manage customer sales orders/projects as assigned from point of order award through equipment installation/start-up and customer remittance, providing a single point of contact for customers after receipt of project order. These projects, as assigned, will generally have a value in excess of $100,000.
• Upon project award, collect and organize all information related to the project, including but not limited to proposal files, order processing information and e-mails.
• Track projects within SAP, Microsoft Project, Excel, etc.
• Develops budgets, schedules and plans for the various elements of the project. Ensure that the project meets or exceeds goals established in these plans.
• Establish the design criteria and preliminary engineering for the project and monitor the final engineering and construction for adherence to these criteria.
• Mobilize engineering design, documentation control and support personnel as needed.
• Coordinate activities between GAI-Tronics' Purchasing Department and sub-vendors and act as the Company representative with the customer and selected vendors during the project execution.
• Monitor, document and report the progress of all project activity, including significant milestones, and any conditions which would affect project cost or schedule.
• Negotiate changes to the scope of work with the customer and report on prospects for additional work.
• Devise and execute action plans to rectify potential project cost overruns and advise the customer and division management of any such changes.
• Promote technical excellence on the project, including furtherance of the Quality Improvement Process.
• Update and post Project Status reports for each active project being managed by the Project Management Department.
• Verify terms and conditions with Corporate Legal and ensure that they are adhered to.
• Coordinate activities and make necessary arrangements for all factory visitors relating to a project, including Factory Acceptance Tests or other inspections, as applicable.
• Assist in continuous development of the Project Management Department.

Required Qualifications:

College degree Engineering or Business preferred; Associate of Engineering/Business degree or minimum three years equivalent experience, together with strong written and oral communication skills. Fully conversant in the use of Microsoft Office products, including MS Project and SAP required.

Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms.

Preferred Skills:

• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Computer Skills: Must have strong Microsoft Office, e-mail and other PC application skills.
• Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Project Management: Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities