Project Manager

Company Profile

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability – not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Summary

Job Description

The Project Manager is directly accountable for overseeing the cost, schedule, and quality of all projects and/or programs, with specific and direct oversight for the planning, design, and maintenance of substantial and complex capital and/or engineering projects. They act as the primary point of contact and must have excellent technical management and communications skills. The Project Manager has matrixed resources that indirectly report and have functional responsibilities including but not limited to engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, external suppliers, and customers. They are to identify potential risks and implement plans with actions to ensure successful program completion. The Project Manager is responsible for profitable and timely execution of a specific program or programs.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for the full life cycle of each project from initiation to conclusion Including:
• Develops, implements, and holds team accountable to Project Management processes
• Manages actual costs, schedules, and timelines, tracking overall performance by Project to ensure budgetary compliance
• Initiates and actions a program communications plan with communications distribution and feedback
• Directs and manages Project scope management and performance reporting
• Leads quantitative / qualitative analysis, abatement, and tracking of risk reduction activities
• Reviews and recommends contractor bids and capabilities and the engineering feasibility of project proposals.
• Prepares, analyzes, selects, modifies, and evaluates engineering designs, drawings, specifications, bill of materials and cost estimates for major repair projects.
• Oversees the design and construction of specific process equipment. After construction may assist in equipment testing, operator training and start-up.
• Conducts studies and determine equipment needs.
• Prepares Capital Expenditure Requests (CARs) and major Maintenance proposals
• Assists in developing long-range plans for CAPEX projects.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Additional Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, secure, and legal work environment, adhering to all Company policies and procedures.
• Maintain and protect the confidentiality of the Company’s information and products.
  
  

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Project Management, or Construction Management required. Master’s Degree preferred.
• A minimum of 15 years of direct and related experience
• PMP & Six Sigma certification or equivalent required
  
  

Special Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills required
• Excellent risk management skills required
• Highly proficient in MS Project and MS Office Suite. SAP experience also required.
• Ability to successfully interface/interact with all levels of the organization, including direct communications with executive leadership
• Effective problem solving demonstrated through ability to develop and provide solutions to complex problems based on established precedents consistent with organization objectives.
• Must be able to work efficiently with minimal oversight. Direction is provided for assignments in terms of desired outcome (goals), timing, and budget.
• Demonstrates leadership by managing teams towards adherence to organizational goals, operating policies, and budgetary guidelines. Manages team performance and is responsible for training and coaching.
• Ability to manages multiple projects/priorities that may run concurrently.
  
  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.