Commercial Project Manager

We are looking for a Commercial Project manager (CPM) II/Project Controller for our Canonsburg, PA location. The role of the CPM is to serve as a partner to the business in the execution of medium, potentially international, customer contracts ("Projects") in the Steel-making Industry. The CPM ensures that project management is performed with financial integrity and within contractual parameters. Responsibilities include management of all commercial aspects of a project required to ensure successful project execution including Revenue forecasting, milestone billing, cash management, commercial risk identification / mitigation, internal reporting, and interface with customers and vendors. The CPM position is responsible for managing all operations and project activities from the commercial perspective. Location: Canonsburg, PA Required Travel: 5-10% Responsibilities: The Commercial Project Manager will be assigned multiple Projects, depending upon contract size and complexity, and will be responsible for performing the duties including but not limited to: - Project forecasting and reporting of revenue, costs, and cash flow - Timely billing, according to contract, including but not limited to milestone achievements - Identify and partner with business to mitigate and anticipate potential risk - Preparing contract change orders and claims - Fulfilling the contractual insurance, guarantee and bond requirements - Approving project purchase requisitions - Performing the Goods Receipts function for delivered goods - Preparing bank presentations for drawing from Export Letters of Credit - Preparing commercial/proforma invoices for exportation of goods - Monitoring aging/blocked balance sheet items such as Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable. Resolving discrepancies - Liaison to various internal functions - Financial responsibility related to project closing, month end and other commercial activities - Continuous Process Improvement Required Skills/Knowledge, Education and Experience: - Bachelor's degree with finance, accounting, auditing, focus. - 2 to 5 years of experience in accounting and/or similar project management or project manager controller role. - Experience with financial reporting and accounting guidelines and experience interacting with external auditors - Knowledge of work breakdown structure and / or chart of accounts - International commercial terms (INCOterm) exposure - Ability to read, analyze and interpret common financial reports and contract documents - Experience interacting with customers and sub-suppliers - Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work closely with people at all levels of the organization and facilitate the implementation of corrective action and best practice sharing. - Diverse background in finance roles where leadership skills were required; ability to demonstrate an attitude which positively influences the project team - Strong organizational and communications skills - Ability to display confidence, honesty, and flexibility - Self-starter who is action oriented and possesses a strong sense of urgency - Proficient Microsoft Office skills. - SAP experience including Sales and Project models preferred - Experience with Accounting, Project forecasting and financial reporting preferred - Experience with complex long-term projects a plus - Industry knowledge a plus - Proficiency in foreign language a plus Primetals Technologies offers a full range of benefits starting with first day of employment. If you want to learn more about Primetals Technologies, visit our website!