What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager position at Knauf Insulation?
Overview
Knauf Insulation North America is the world's fastest-growing insulation manufacturer. We are wholly committed to the conservation of the environment while also sustainably developing and manufacturing a comprehensive line of acoustical fiberglass insulation for residential, commercial, industrial, marine, OEM and metal building applications, using post-consumer recycled materials.We welcome passionate and creative individuals who thrive in an entrepreneurial, collaborative and ever-changing environment.We know how important your health, wellbeing, and financial strength is to you. To support you, we provide affordable benefits for you and your family members."Supporting all aspects of the individual — self, health, wealth and community”Our benefits include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision – starting on day one!
- Virtual Medical Services
- 401(k) Retirement Plan (earn 100% matching on your first 6% and fully vested day one)
- Paid parental leave
- Company paid life insurance
- Vacation time to enjoy getting away
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Plus, more!
Growth opportunities available!
Apply online or contact us to hear why our employees appreciate being part of the Knauf family!
Summary:
In the role of Project Manager, you will be responsible for organizing, planning, directing, managing, and reporting on Corporate Engineering & Special Projects Department projects, as delegated by the Director of Corporate Engineering. Your goal is to complete projects punctually and within budget, coordinating with site personnel as necessary. You will oversee multiple disciplines, including Special Projects Engineers, as well as Purchasing and Controlling functions.
Responsibilities
- Organize projects from the ideation and concept phase as assigned by Director, Engineering KIE, US.
- Provide scopes, timing, and cost estimates to all parties involved
- Monitor and control the resource planning for the assigned projects, including capital and manpower
- Supervise or collaborate with various group members as it pertains to each individual project assigned
- Present quarterly reports to senior staff on progress of projects, financial data, possible obstacles/issues and suggestions for improvement
Qualifications
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering; and
- Minimum ten (10) years of experience in Fiberglass Manufacturing or Project Management
- SAP experience required
-or
- Minimum fifteen (15) years of Fiberglass or related Manufacturing or Project Management experience
- SAP experience required
- Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in a related technical field preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of design techniques, tools and principles involved in production of technical plans, blueprints, drawings and models
- Knowledge of building and construction
- Knowledge of insulation manufacturing
- Working knowledge of SAP required
- Ability to travel within approximately 30% of the time
- Computer skills in MS Windows environment; proficient in MS Project, Word, PowerPoint and Excel
It is the policy of Knauf Insulation to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic prohibited by applicable law.
