Project Manager
Vanderlande · Marietta, Georgia, United States
Automation Machinery Manufacturing · 10,001+ employees
About the role
The Project Manager is responsible for the administrative, contractual, and financial control of projects while serving as the primary interface for customers and stakeholders. They lead multi-disciplined teams to ensure system performance, safety, and timely delivery within budget constraints.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must have at least 5 years of project management experience in the construction or material handling industry, specifically managing projects valued between 30-50 million. A PMP certification is considered an asset, and the role requires the ability to travel up to 50% and obtain a security clearance.
Full description
Job Title
Project Manager
Job Description
Job Description: Project Manager I
The Project Manager I is the primary interface with our customer and sub-contractors, including front line contacts with airport management, consultants, and architects to understand customer needs and translate them into solutions. This role also provides leadership to a small, multi-disciplined team of project and operations staff.
Responsibilities:
o Assume administrative, contractual, technical, and financial control of the project
o Interface with customer as the company’s primary contact
o Organize and manage the project team and develop effective relationships
o Lead a multi-disciplined team; establish priorities, coordinate concurrent activities, promote effective interactions among departments, and provide the team with leadership
o Ensure that our delivery meets all aspects of customer system contract performance, including functional specifications, system performance, safety, scheduling, and staffing
o Meet internal requirements on cost control, project reporting, accounts receivables, profitability, and customer relationship management
o Preserve the integrated system design to meet system performance and technical specification requirements
o Manage the project master schedule to achieve timely completion of the contract
o Manage project cash flow and schedule of deliverables against price/time curves
Knowledge-Skills-Abilities:
o Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written skills
o Excellent and proven leadership capabilities in creating aligned and motivated project teams
o Exceptional organizational skills and a track record of working effectively in a team environment that incorporates engineering and project management
o Proactive and hands-on work ethic
o Strong team-oriented mentality and acceptance of responsibility for project completion
o Self-motivated with proven problem-solving ability, especially in intense situations
o Proven willingness and ability to think creatively and stay current with industry trends, equipment, and standards
o Promote effective interactions among many departments, groups, and stakeholders
o Understanding of highly technical and mechanical baggage handling/ conveyor systems
o Demonstrated familiarity working with consultants, contractors, and architects within the construction industry
o Sound knowledge of contract law
Qualifications:
o Experienced Project Manager with a proven track record in the successful completion projects of 30-50 million in the Construction and/or Material Handling Industry.
o Minimum 5 years of Project Management experience demonstrating increasing levels of project value and complexity.
o Experience with managing Airports Projects is desirable
o Willing and able to travel up to 50%
o Able to obtain a security clearance pass
o PMP certification an asset
