Part-Time PSG Project Manager

Description

Are you a creative problem solving that enjoys developing challenging control system projects? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Cross Company is looking for top talent to join our team of engineering and project professionals.

We are a premier automation systems integration company that serves customers across a number of industries including food and beverage, power, specialty chemical, pulp and paper, and pharma/life sciences. Our team works with a wide range of technologies and control platforms based on our customer’s needs. We are recognized as industry experts with several leading control systems including Siemens, Rockwell, Emerson, and others.

Our project teams are made up of a focused group of professionals with diverse skill sets and experiences in order to best serve our customers. Each project team’s objective is to create high quality automation and integration solutions that exceed our client’s expectations while delivering quality in scope, schedule and budget management.

We are currently looking for a senior level systems integration engineer that is interested in managing projects to lead our amazing team of supporting engineers. This position will report to the Director of Engineering and should have a strong background in developing both hardware and software solutions for industrial control systems.

As an associate of Cross Company you are more than just an employee. Because Cross is 100% employee owned, you have a personal stake in the success of the company and directly benefit from that success. Just a few of the benefits of being an employee owner include:

• Contributing to and benefiting from our shared financial success
• A high level of transparency regarding strategic decisions
• A positive work environment rooted in employee ownership culture

• Higher levels of job satisfaction, comradery and a shared commitment to success because associates treat the business with an owner mindset.

Cross Company operates under the core values of trust, respect, innovation and quality. All members of our team are expected to live these values at work and hold others accountable to the same standard. We pride ourselves on a culture of servant style leadership which promotes positive interactions, mentorship and personal growth. Work life balance is a priority as we value our employees and realize our professions are only part of the whole person.

The ideal candidate would be a Senior System Integration Engineer that enjoys technical applications but would also like the responsibility of managing the project from inception to completion. Cross is committed to developing and retaining top talent, we strive to provide associates opportunities for professional and personal development. Below are a few examples of skills that we strive to develop:

• Control system architecture for DCS and large PLC systems
• Electrical design using UL508a standards
• Control system software design specifications
• Control system software development
• Project management and customer interactions
• Data analytics and Key Performance Indicators
• Servant leadership & Employee Ownership

• Business management values with integrity and ethics

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Customer Focus. Having the ability to listen to our customers in order to understand their challenges and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Team-Oriented and Collaborative. Seeking out other perspectives, creating better decisions as a result. Working closely with a project team to execute the associated supporting tasks. This includes diving into the design and development of the control system, delegating work packages to engineers, managing the project in its entirety and being the single point of contact with our customers.
• Communicate effectively. We are successful by working with each other and this requires excellent communication skills and ability to meet commitments.
• Lead and develop others. Must have a heart for growing and developing others in project management skills.
• Manage the project scope, schedule, budget and most importantly customer satisfaction.
• Leverage soft skills to hold both the internal and external team accountable to their commitments.
• Book resources to execute project tasks. Engineering resources are shared in our matrix organization and proactive management is key to ensure we deliver to our customers and provide an acceptable level of work-life balance for our employee-owners.
• Work with the project team to identify and manage risks while providing the best solution for our customers.
• Understanding, reporting, and tracking financial health of associated projects.
• Provide frequent status reports and lead team meetings both internally and with the customer.
• Share cascading messages from the leadership team and hold your project team accountable to our core values.
• Commitment. Commit to growing our skills to better ourselves, our team, and our company. Providing respectful feedback to team members, and openly receiving constructive feedback for improvement.

• Deliver Quality. Executing projects that consistently provide value to our customer from following our proven development process and procedures, which is governed by our Quality Assurance Program.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Exceptional written skills with the ability to develop and/or review supporting project documentation following the Cross Quality Assurance Procedures. This includes but is not limited to the following:
  • Front-End-Engineering-Design (FEED) Study
  • Functional Design Specifications
  • Software/Batch Design Specifications
  • Detail Design Specifications
  • Internal, Factory, and Site Acceptance Testing Documentation
• Support the sales team on occasion to review proposals and provide feedback on how to better propose a solution so that the project can be executed more efficiently with less risk.

• Develop others and participate in development of training curriculum in fields related to project management.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• A four year degree in engineering or equivalent related experience is required.
• Must have at least 10 years experience in developing both hardware and software solutions to support industrial automation control system projects.
• Experience with managing large controls systems or software based projects is a plus.

• Experienced with PLC & DCS and/or various SCADA packages is a plus.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

Knowledge Required

• Fluent communication skills in both written and verbal formats.
• Knowledge of types of delegation and when to use them.
• Skillful in leading meetings and staying on track.
• Skilled in handling accountability discussions with project team members to improve performance.
• Ability to use Gantt tools such as Smartsheet or Microsoft Project.
• Ability to read and understand project contracts – both our proposal and the customer’s PO.

• Fluent PC/computer skills including internet based tools such as Google suite and Microsoft tools.

Specific Attributes

• Customer Focus - Excellent interpersonal skills at all levels of customer contact.
• Instills Trust - High level of integrity and understanding of business ethics.
• Communicates Effectively - Excellent listening skills.
• Action Oriented - Self-motivated; able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Drives Results - Good decision making and problem solving skills; analytical.
• Plans and Aligns - Good organizational skills.
• Resourcefulness - Innovative, open-minded, resourceful.
• Manage Conflict - Handles stressful situations well; adapt readily; courageous spirit.
• Collaborates - Functions cooperatively in a team environment.

• Nimble Learning - Integrates new information quickly.

PHYSICAL & MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• The work environment varies from typical office environment to plant site environment
• Travel typically varies from 10% to 30% depending on work assignments
• Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed. Requires walking primarily on a level surface for varying periods throughout the day in the plant site area. Could involve long periods of computer work.
• Able to lift or carry up to 20 lbs.
• Physical effort required, continuous mental and visual attention required.

• The performance of this position includes exposure to the manufacturing areas where certain areas require the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as Safety Glasses with Side Shields and Hearing Protection. Primary environment: ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional office equipment as found in a typical office environment. Required to be able to read documents and computer screens.