Description

Kanawha Scales & Systems Inc., a world leader in the weighing and automation industry, is looking for someone like you to join their team as a Project Manager. This position will be responsible for project scheduling, planning, monitoring, organizing, securing, managing, leading & controlling resources to achieve project goals.

Become part of a company that really values their people. Build a better career that will provide you a great feeling of accomplishment and security.

Responsibilities:

• Schedule, execute and control unique projects with customers and internal stakeholders using Mission Control and Microsoft Project scheduling tools.
• Read, understand, and execute projects to the specifications and scope defined in the contract documents and specifications. This may include project work for government facilities with high documentation requirements and liquidated damage penalties.
• Strong, responsible leadership of internal teams and external vendors with positive, concise communication including kickoff and meetings with documented agendas and meeting minutes.
• Identify, document, and control engineering submittal approvals, change orders, risks, and opportunities per the applicable specifications, validate ongoing availability of materials and resources to meet production schedules and delivery commitments. Monitor and control the projects to resolve material shortages and uphold the contracted schedules.
• Identify, document and control costs and expenditure schedules to authorize and execute the projects within the project budget and on time.

 Required Skills/Abilities:

•  Excellent communication and positive interpersonal and relationship building skills, complemented with excellent MS Office and file management skills.
• Experience with the development of layout drawings for structural, mechanical and hydraulic systems.
•  Assisting sales department with the development of project estimates and bid proposals.
• Established analytical skills, focused on the ability to identify, and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
• Skilled in the concepts, processes, and procedures required to actively manage and control project schedules using PMI-based project management principles and tools.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment while demonstrating the skills needed to effectively minimize and resolve conflict. Ability to handle high-impact situations with maturity, confidence, and respect.
• Good oral and written communication skills with attention to detail and strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Servant-Leadership focused and Customer-Service oriented.

Qualifications/Education and Experience

· Minimum 5 years of experience as a Project Manager or Scheduler

· Microsoft Office experience required, with excellent Excel skills

· Microsoft Project scheduling experience required; Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM) experience a plus

· Desired Education: Bachelor’s Degree or higher

· PMP or CAPM Certification desired

· Clean Driving Record

· Pass drug test

· Submit to a background check

· Proficient with use of AutoCADAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual's race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. 

 Benefits and Bonuses

• Three Medical Plan offerings through Cigna
• FSA & HSA options for healthcare
• Critical Illness, Accidental, and Hospital Indemnity Plans
• Dental
• Vision
• Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability 
• Basic & Voluntary Life AD&D
• 4% Matching 401K
• PTO
• Company provided PPE

 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual's race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.