What are the responsibilities and job description for the CXT Precast- Manager, Project Management position at LB Foster?
Leadership of project management department. Position is responsible for maintaining positive operating results, quality, and product/output performance as required to meet facility revenue and project and for the project management department in effectively moving projects through the company.
Responsibilities
- Lead continuous improvement of processes and tools.
- Quality assurance of work of direct reports.
- Manage workload distribution across project managers, production drawing and production scheduling.
- Customer interface as required to ensure proper understanding of project requirements.
- Identify value engineering opportunities.
- Training and development of staff.
- Help drive business growth and product diversification.
Project Management
- Plan, direct and coordinate activities of designated projects to ensure projected goals are accomplished within time frame and funding parameters.
- Review project proposals/plan to determine time frame, establish work plan, coordinate activities, monitor progress, prepare reports, help to resolve problems, and confer with clients and management.
- Establish and maintain detailed project schedules for each.
- Oversee project management activities related to material control, inventory control, and shipping/receiving functions.
- Input and track data including all correspondence, financial data, change orders and submittals.
- Provide timely information to sales for negotiation of changes with the customers’ orders.
- Understand and adhere to policies, procedures, and material control systems.
- Provide bills of material and conditions for strategic purchases to be made by Supply Chain.
- Confirm Bills of Materials in ERP system are accurately/appropriately adjusted for custom structures and engineered products before start of production.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field
- 5 years related project management experience
- 2 years managing employees.
- PMP Certification preferred
Skills & Abilities
- Strong Microsoft Office Skills and ability to work in an ERP system.
- Ability to read and understand design drawings and bid packages/submittals.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong goal setting, planning and prioritization skills.
- Proven focus on customer satisfaction and ability to work as part of a diverse team.
- Ability to maintain constructive relationships with subordinates, customers, peers.
- Strong mathematical aptitude.
Competencies
- Safety
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Customer focus
- Sense of urgency
- Integrity and trust
- Adaptability
- Accountability
- Detail Oriented
- Planning
- Critical thinking
- Continuous improvement
The Benefits:
- Medical, dental, vision benefits the first day of the month after hire
- Market-leading 401(k) program with company match
- 10 paid holidays per year and PTO accrual
- Paid Parental Leave
- 100% tuition reimbursement
- Career development and advancement opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c).
