Peterson Power Systems | Project Manager

Peterson Power Systems, a Peterson Cat company, has an immediate need for a Project Manager at our San Leandro, CA location. This job requires onsite work at our facility in San Leandro, CA. The person in this job manages the installation of diesel generators at customer sites.

Job functions include the following :

• Work with sales team and customers to fully understand scope of supply and expectations.
• Provide other technical support and work / cost estimates as may be required to the sales team.
• Coordinate all project logistics; equipment orders, custom packaging, shipping, site services.
• Thorough review of contract documents to ensure compliance with specifications, and appropriateness of commercial terms.
• Utilize project management software (iMacs) to establish budget, issue purchase orders and monitor project financial status as costs accrue.
• Select vendors and issue purchase orders based on quality, compliance with customer’s specifications, pricing and availability.
• Coordinate material deliveries and production scheduling expedite shipping as appropriate to meet schedule demands.
• Primary liaison between Peterson and customer for the duration of a project. Responsible to prepare for and attend project meetings as requested at customer locations, job sites and Peterson offices.
• Ensure quality control; coordinate all on site activities including manpower, subcontractors, testing, and inspections as applicable, arrange for shop tests, site tests, and training as needed.
• Maintain oversight control of assigned projects within the department. Provide assistance and guidance to field crew(s) as appropriate. Work to ensure compliance with final acceptance requirements and successful turn over to the customer.
• Maintain and provide documentation to the customer as applicable to work scope and contract requirements.
• Continuous monitoring of vendor performance and review with co-workers.
• Project invoicing; progress billing, cost and profit projection per billing schedule. Responsible for realizing and improving on estimated gross profit margin and project completion.
• Responsible for profitable delivery of projects as estimated and continuing process improvement with every opportunity.

A candidate for the opening needs a Bachelor's Degree from a fully accredited college in Business or other closely related field; and a minimum of three years of directly related experience in project management in the construction industry; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.