What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager position at Point Eight Power?
The overall objective of this position is to manage and facilitate the execution of each project throughout its lifecycle, from conception to completion, so that they are delivered on time and meet clients’ needs.
Ensure on‐time delivery of quality products that meet client needs by actively managing project schedules and resources, including:
o Coordinate with application engineers and other subject matter experts to ensure the completion of project datasheets.
o Reviewing project quotes, quote letters, and cost work‐ups to ensure projects are presented to clients accurately and in a timely manner.
o Driving internal project kickoff meetings and keeping all key personnel informed of project details at the start of the project.
o Reviewing project schedule reports, monitoring and verifying schedules with operations, and communicating all project schedule dates and changes to the Master Production Scheduler.
o Collaborating with the Engineering Department to ensure design reviews and submittal drawings are completed within project schedules and submit approved drawings, specs, and revisions to clients.
o Processing OP code change requests and material requisitions so that materials arrive on time to support production schedules.
o Collaborating with the Engineering, Manufacturing, and the Master Production Scheduler to ensure drawings are released to manufacturing on‐time in order to meet project schedule, and resolve discrepancies.
o Coordinating the testing schedule with the Manufacturing Department so that proper Point Eight Power and client representation are available throughout the testing process.
o Coordinating logistics (lift plans and weights, if necessary) and shipment of product with Material Management Department and collecting proper documentation (e.g., shipping instructions, ship short items, ship loose items).
o Documenting and approving updates to a project through Project Change Orders
o Verifying and maintaining the accuracy and consistency of project schedule information within our project management software so that it can be communicated to both internal and external stakeholders.
o Ensuring quality standards are being met throughout project life cycles.
o Direct technical questions related to projects to appropriate application engineers.
Manage the client relationship to ensure high levels of satisfaction by:
o Serving as the main point of contact to internal and external project stakeholders by managing information flow between clients and various departments concerning status updates, schedule changes, design approvals, expectations, and risks throughout the life cycle of a project.
o Mitigate and manage project risks by communicating ongoing project status and lead problem solving efforts to facilitate issue resolution.
o Coordinating Point Eight Power’s response and action to any warranty or field installation issues that may arise at the client job site.
Support strategy development and execution by participating in initiatives that reduce project costs and cycle time, while improving quality through innovation.
Develop tools and best practices for project management and execution to help deliver our client value proposition.
