Project Manager

Provenance Recruitment and Staffing is in search of a Project Manager with industrial and engineering experience. Must have experience in Heavy Machinery Installation and Factory Relocation.

Project Manager:

Provides comprehensive project management and general management support across a range of engineering projects in the automotive/construction sector. Successful candidate will be working with the Engineering Manager and Sales Manager to grow the business and maximize all opportunities for work in the sector/region.

Main responsibilities:

• The management of engineering projects on behalf of key customers who operate in a high-pressure, high-quality production/manufacturing environment.
• Effective planning, control and monitoring, both internally and direct with the client, of projects secured from the quotation stage, through negotiation to contract completion and final accounts
• Effective project cost tracking and financial control.
• Produce quotes and undertake estimating for small to medium sized engineering projects once training has been provided using the Company’s standard commercial approach.
• Provide general commercial and project support to the region to enable budgeted results to be achieved.
• Effective liaison throughout the sales and order securing process and during contract works with other personnel on a national and international level
• Achievement of high profit levels through effective contract management, ensuring efficient utilization of labor resources at all skill levels and disciplines, sub-contractors, equipment and plant suppliers.
• Reporting on contract performance regularly and to Company standard requirements, ensuring all potential opportunities, variations and risks are identified and reported to the Engineering Manager as soon as possible.
• Define scope and methods of work
• Ensure Contracts secured are sound commercially.
• Ensure a pro-active approach is adopted to all existing and potential customers to build client relationships and boost market share.
• Ensure all projects comply with Safety, Quality and other Company systems and procedures Carry out effective national and international liaison as required.

Secondary Activities

• Assist in redefining, improving and ensuring all on-site contract controls, labor management and engineering standards are met.
• Co-operate with all Company Divisions to enable consistent and effective service to users. Enable effective internal and external communication.
• Enable national and international co-ordination and mobility.

Experience and qualifications required:

• Experience managing mechanical and electrical engineering projects mainly installations of production equipment.
• Strong general experience of mechanical engineering
• Strong commercial skills and project management skills, particularly: negotiating, planning, estimating, costing and quoting.
• Strong IT (MS Office) and numeracy skills.
• Experience managing a small team and controlling, organizing and motivating internal labor resources and sub-contractors.
• Knowledge of current H&S legislation & Risk Management processes.
• Good financial skills including:

o cost and budgetary controls

o accounting controls and procedures through to final accounts

Project Management qualification or specific training:

• Ability to secure contractors license(s) for company Personal characteristics required
• Excellent written and verbal skills at technical and professional levels
• Able to explain technical concepts simply and succinctly
• Solution oriented.
• Able to work at a consistent level under pressure and demanding deadlines
• Able to work with others in various team environments and to be confident and assertive with people at all levels;
• Able to build strong business relationships with key clients Budget responsibilities

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Factory Relocation: 8 years (Required)
• Industrial Project Management: 8 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Spartanburg, SC 29304: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $80,000 - $135,000