PeakLogix is an industry leader in providing innovative solutions that enable our clients to be more efficient and productive in the material handling market segment. The Project Management function acquires responsibility for a project upon receipt of customer purchase order and is accountable for the successful execution of material order placements and installation. Success is defined as completion of a project on-time and on budget, in conjunction with positive customer interactions and relationship building.
A Project Manager is responsible for sound decision making, risk management, and overall project cost control. Decision making should be directly related to benefitting the project while managing the customer relationship.
A Project Manager II consistently performs at the highest levels of Project Management as defined above, as well as makes a significant impact in two or more other critical areas for the business. Such areas include:
- Leadership and development of teammates
- Account management/development with the ability to generate revenue
- Skills and experience to expand the core business and its capabilities
- Higher level of or continued education, i.e. 2 or 4 year degree, PMP Certification, etc.
Primary Duties:- Manage short and long term operational and tactical aspects of multiple projects of varying size and scope.
- Meet or exceed the defined Gross Profit goals on each project through supplier management, contractor selection and management, etc.
- Participate in contractor selection process.
- Oversee installation contractors (mechanical and electrical) to ensure on time and profitable execution of installations.
- Manage project scope and mitigate inherent risks.
- Identify and address real or potential issues through quick and practical problem solving.
- Hold internal and external Kickoff meetings to ensure project scope is defined and consented.
- Ensure clear and concise communication with customer via requested method(s), i.e. daily or weekly updates, timelines, phone calls, etc.
- Ensure that all coworkers and contracted employees representing PeakLogix on a job site carry themselves in an appropriate and professional manner.
- Work in conjunction with the Sales team to further penetrate client accounts.
- Carry out project add-ons with appropriate billing and timeline management.
- Assist the sales staff with design/configuration of static equipment and systems
Position Requirements:- Minimum of 5 to 10 years' experience in project management and/or the industrial/manufacturing or distribution fields.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to successfully lead teams and projects to achieve goals and objectives.
- Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Project, and CAD Preferred
- Sound planning, organizing, and execution skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Ability to coach and develop lesser experienced Project Managers/teammates
- Ability to travel to customer sites in the US. (approx. 25-35% - with occasionally more travel based on the project)
