Job Description

Description

SUMMARY

Under the Senior Manager of Projects' supervision, this position would be responsible for several large-scale projects in the range of $5 – $10 million. oversee all aspects of projects from order acknowledgement to customer acceptance, acting as project and customer liaison. This includes all elements and phases of large robotic automation projects including areas such as system definition leading directly to layout approval, scope adherence, problem solving, conflict resolution, schedule adherence, cost tracking, change orders, documentation, and customer liaison. Work with highly skilled mechanical, electrical, and software professionals to ensure that projects are completed on time and on budget to the highest levels of safety and quality. Significant travel to customer and third-party vendor sites will be required to conduct project meetings and during project start-up and commissioning. This position may also work on project tasks under the supervision of a Project Manager – Level 3.

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

• Responsible for all aspects of assigned projects/contracts from order acknowledgement to customer acceptance.
• Updates project Risk Assessment as established at the beginning of the project. Risk Assessments must be updated monthly through the life cycle of the project.
• Responsible to create, maintain and chair project Steering Group meetings with management on a monthly basis, including areas such as cash flow, margin, project percentage complete, schedule, major outstanding risks, etc.
• Conduct customer site visits to verify, clarify, and obtain all project information.
• Establish and prioritize applicable customer and internal project specifications.
• Create and maintain system layout drawings using AutoCAD.
• Generate detailed “Design Request” forms for all designs, adhering to specifications as per priorities established.
• Participate with the project group to conduct a System Safety Risk Analysis according to the applicable safety standard.
• Ensure all projects being transitioned to Customer Support are well documented and all issues are resolved.
• Ensure timely customer approvals for layout, schedule, electrical drawings, functional spec, etc.
• Responsible for the communication of project budget and schedules to all internal departments and ensure timely monthly updates as the project progresses.
• Schedule and chair meetings to review budgets and schedules with project team.
• Participate in the monthly Project Update Meeting with the senior management.
• Responsible for creating project specifications for the purchase of all out-sourced third-party equipment as well as processing change orders as required.
• Responsible for delegating all shipping, installation, and commissioning activities.
• Problem solve in order to assist in “as-built” resolution of technical issues.
• Ensure all documents are ready for customer run-off, including relevant manuals for training.
• Responsible for arranging, leading, and documenting of “Post Mortem” meetings.
• Working with the customer, as well as Customer Support, ensure approved run-off script is generated as well as conducting internal run-off and signed customer run-off.
• Support Customer Support with warranty issues as required.

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.  

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE  

• Bachelor's degree in BSME or BSEE from four-year college or university or equivalent combination of formal training/education and experience.
• Three (3) to Seven (7) years’ experience working in an industrial / engineering / automation environment in a project management capacity.
• PMP Certification would be considered an asset. 

LANGUAGE SKILLS  

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization. Spoken/written knowledge of additional languages an asset. 

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS  

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. 

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 and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to work under pressure in a multi-disciplined environment. 
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a multi-functional team. 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to deal courteously and effectively with all levels of staff, the public, customers, partners, and any other potential stakeholders. 
• Problem-solving skills and demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment when handling confidential/sensitive information. 
• Ability to make sound, rational decisions when communicating with customers regarding controversial matters. 
• Effective organizational, time management, and multi-tasking skills, with ability to prioritize work to meet the customer’s deadlines without compromising service.
• Solid knowledge in mechanical design is essential, and knowledge in electrical design basics, as well as pneumatic controls would be an asset.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, MS Project and 2D AutoCAD. 

TRAVEL 

This position requires up to 40% travel including domestic and international. 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 stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk or hear; and taste or smell.  The employee frequently is required to walk and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and 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 frequently works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually low. 

EOE, including disability/veterans.