Job Description
Job Overview:
*This is a West Allis, WI onsite job based opportunity.*
Summary
The primary role of this position is to be Steele Solutions (SSi) customer site contact for the assigned projects. The Field Project Manager works at various customer locations and travels frequently to different project sites. When not traveling, this position is based on-site at our West Allis, WI office and requires approximately 50% travel.
The Field Project Manager works with the Project Management team and other departments to support the successful implementation of complete platform systems for our clients through meticulous documentation, coordination and communication.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.
- Assist in the development of site project plans, site project schedules, facilitating the administration and maintenance of all site project documentation.
- Support the delivery of a project in accordance with the schedule.
- Reduce platform warranty expense and exposure through active conflict resolution and facilitation with both internal employees and external clients, vendors, partners, etc.
- While on-site:
- Make tactical decisions ensuring achievement of site related project goals, consulting with the PM group and engineering when required.
- Material verification: sample shipments for correct quantities, quality, paint, etc.
- Train customers on SSi product install procedures and answer questions for all projects.
- Assist customers in locating misplaced or missing materials.
- Assist customers with material rework procedures as required.
- Employee is responsible for meeting all safety requirements associated with a given site or customer.
- Support the Project Management team with change orders, ship and shop direct, MADDs, and QCBD entry and follow up.
- Foster and instill positive communication between internal teams, general contractors, city/county permitting inspection officials, sub-contractors and the customer.
- Site reports: Create and send Raken reports for each site visit. Follow up on action items to closure.
- Drive and support high levels of accountable performance both internally and externally.
- Maintain communication with internal and external teams and ensure timely assistance.
- Other tasks as assigned.
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.
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or related field preferred
- 3-5 years experience in project management/site supervision in an industrial construction site necessary
- Ability to travel throughout North America and work at project sites approximately 50% of the time is required.
- Must have a valid driver's license & ability to travel to all SSI job sites
- Strong business acumen
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes
- Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office required
- Experience with project management and collaboration software preferred
- Familiarity with AutoCAD and Tekla design software preferred
- Strong organizational, time management, and problem solving/analytical skills required
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in the office and customer sites. Ability to be decisive, self-driven and establish credibility while supporting company priorities
Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, and vendors.
Ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instruction furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
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 and use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach above shoulders; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision 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. It will require personal protection equipment when visiting construction sites.
