Project Manager - Austin

Control Panels USA is seeking an Project Manager to join our growing team in Austin, TX.

The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing and implementing their assigned projects. The Project Manager is responsible for the financial success as well as meeting the expectations of the project and client. The Project Manager will interface with clients, coordinate with production, field technicians, and other contractors. This role will be located at our Austin office.

Who we are:

Control Panels USA is a manufacturer of Control Panels and Relay Rack assemblies in a wide range of industries. We offer custom design and fabrication for OEM clients, contractors, and end users requiring either large or small production runs. Our factory in Austin, Texas houses state of the art engineering, manufacturing, and testing capabilities. This allows us to supply our customers with cost effective solutions while maintaining very competitive lead times. We strive to exceed our customer’s expectations while providing the highest quality products and services to our clients in the most cost- efficient manner.

Why CP USA?

Join our amazing team! Here’s what some of our employees have to say about CP USA:

• Have always enjoyed working for CP USA. This is truly the best working environment I’ve ever worked in.
• CP USA does an amazing job of making their employees feel appreciated. They also do great at recognizing strengths and giving people the opportunity to grow.
• This is a great company to work for and the employee longevity shows it.

CP USA provides:

• 100% employer paid medical, dental and vision insurance for our employees
• 401(k) with 50% matching
• Paid time off
• Reward & Recognition Bonus Program
• Quarterly company events
• And More!

Duties & Responsibilities
The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing and implementing their assigned projects. The Project Manager is responsible for the financial success as well as meeting the expectations of the project and client. Duties to include but not limited to:
• Reviewing the Proposal in detail, along with Cost Estimate, all Quotes, Contract Drawings,
Specifications, and Addendums, as well as any pertinent emails from Estimator
• Discuss Project with Estimator
• Select Equipment necessary to meet project requirements while maximizing project margin. This
includes looking for alternative equipment options, finding ‘or equal’ equipment at a lower cost,
etc.
• Ensure project requirements, expectations, and deadlines are met
• Ensure client expectations are met
• Maintain good relations with clients and vendors
• Perform all Design of panels and/or system

• Create Electrical Schematics
• Panel Layout Drawings
• Communication Drawings
• Loop Drawings
• Or other drawings as applicable

• Schedules of Equipment
• Drawings
• I/O List
• Test Reports
• O&M Manuals

• Have all equipment ordered by working with Purchasing Department
• Ensure equipment is ordered at proper times for best delivery while minimizing company cash flow burden
• Work with Production Manager, Team Leads, and Assembly Technicians to ensure panels are built as required. This requires daily interaction with personnel while panels are in fabrication.
• Work with Field Technicians to ensure installation, commissioning and startup activities are
accomplished effectively, on time, and within budget.
• Go on site visits to attend meetings, review work performed, and/or to assist in startup/installation.
• Close out project documentation, review final billing to ensure all change orders and other costs
have been properly invoiced, review final job costing reports, and turn over all required
documentation to client.
• Resolve customer complaints by investigating problems; develop solutions; prepare reports; make recommendations to management
• Notify Financial Controller and Director of Project Management of any project change orders
• Any other task, assignments, duty, or projects, as requested by management.

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Electrical controls, instrumentation, and panel design required.
• Ability to follow specifications, contract drawings, budgets, and schedules.
• Must be familiar with reading and interpreting control schematics.
• Must be able to work on project sites and adhere to safety policy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and customer service
• Proactive and creative problem-solving skills and ability to evaluate options, analyze complex problems, and present possible solutions in a simple, easily understood manner
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Detail oriented
• Ability to handle multiple projects, large workloads and deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a positive, professional attitude
• Must have a least master's degree in engineering/industrial Managment or Industrial Engineering.
• Musat have completed coursework in Production Design & Development, Consumer Behavior, Creativity and Innovation Management. 

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms, sit and stand. The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Other Requirements:

• Valid driver license
• Successful completion MVR check
• Successful completion of background check

Industry:

• Industrial automation
• Utilities
• Electrical / electronic manufacturing

Ideal Candidate:

• Seeking long-term position
• Attentive to details
• Produces high quality workmanship
• Efficient, loyal, courteous, respectful, positive attitude
• Great communication skills
• Problem-Solving skills
• Team-oriented

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.