Job Details

Job Location: Utica - Utica, NY

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Salary Range: $69,000.00 - $87,000.00 Salary/year

Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

Job Category: Engineering

Description

SUMMARY

Assist with the coordination of technical aspects of projects, including research, costing, development work, problem solving, model designing, and coordinating all construction activities. Adapt, alter, or improve existing models when necessary. Responsible for meeting scheduled completion dates and projected building costs and gets extensive mentorship from experienced project managers and engineering manager. Developmental role with limited or no major project experience. Manage projects of smaller scope and/or under supervision of mentor/manager on larger projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

GENERAL

Manage projects from start to completion through the 5 key phases: concept, award, preparation, execution, and closeout.
Develop budgetary through final quotations.
Select vendors through a competitive bid process.
Establish project timelines/schedules and ensure timely completion.
Coordinate all aspects of project installation between Automated Systems' site supervisor, installation crews, vendors, and customers.
Approve release of payments/invoices, change orders, and other credits/debits to projects.
Closely follow systems installation from day-to-day, addressing and resolving issues to ensure customer satisfaction and a fully functional system.
Manage document flow to ensure customer receives proper manuals such as maintenance/operation/spare parts, etc.
Respond to customer calls relating to issues with existing systems.
Manage project budget to ensure compliance and alert management if issues arise.
Receive quotes for project work as needed and prepare PO requests to ensure work is done in a timely manner.
Capable of observing and documenting issues/conditions that threaten project critical path.
Assist with communication to project stakeholders, ensuring they are informed of project progress. Communicate updates of assigned project scope. Help to identify and document project risks and issues. Collaborate with project team members to ensure tasks are completed on time.

SYSTEM DESIGN & ENGINEERING

Understand system architecture/functionality needed to deliver a complete AMHS system. Can create an outline of a system specification document for potential and existing customers.
Coordinate engineering design between mechanical, electrical, and computer suppliers worldwide.
Review and approve all drawings and functional specifications.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Utilize AutoCAD and other software to review, update and modify designs.
Demonstrate knowledge of system design rules and application in the field.
Manage project quality control during installation phases and resolve issues.
Review designs for potential issues and proactively address issues prior to installation.
Work with installation team to develop timelines and schedules for project.
Develop RFQ document for assigned projects.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree, BSME or BSEE from four-year college or university; and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to create, read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, blueprints, schematic diagrams, and technical drawings. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form, furnished in written or oral form, and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Strong project management skills. Proficient with MS office suite and MS project.

Knowledge and ability to apply project management techniques. Knowledge and experience with personal computers and various application software such as spreadsheets, word processors, and database managers.

TRAVEL

This position requires up to 25% travel including domestic and international with overnight stays. A valid driver’s license and good driving record are 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 objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand or walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities