BS/BA degree in business or technical field or equivalent
4+ years in Project Management, Project Engineering, Customer Service, or Proposal Engineering
Strong skills in team management, planning, organization, time management, and communication
Ability to manage multiple projects quickly and accurately
Experience with DEC products or system integration practices is a plus
Responsibilities
Manage customer order projects
Act as primary contact for customer communications
Define and organize work for assigned projects
Guide and direct project teams to meet customer and project goals
Prioritize tasks and resolve resource conflicts
Develop and monitor project schedules while ensuring compliance
Negotiate project change orders and manage financial aspects
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance with company contributions
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Generous paid time off (PTO) and flexible scheduling
Career development programs and tuition reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness resources
Participation in the Ownership Program for employee engagement
Full Job Description
The Opportunity
Det-Tronics is looking for a highly skilled Project Manager. In this role you will manage the technical, schedule, and financial aspects of assigned custom engineered customer order projects and large or complicated equipment orders. You will also provide ongoing key customer program management and ensure that customer requirements are met while managing the business aspects of the project. And, you will report on project results and status to the management staff.
Key Responsibilities:
Customer Order Project Management
Perform the role of primary customer contact. Coordinate communications on all significant project issues.
Define work to be accomplished for assigned projects. Organize this information and distribute to the project team.
Provide guidance and direction to the project team to achieve customer expectations, project cost, schedule and technical goals.
Establish priorities within the project. Manage resource conflicts through prioritization with other Project Managers or management staff.
Develop and monitor the project schedules. Provide corrective action decisions and direction as required at any time the assigned project team or others fail to meet the project schedule requirements.
Monitors and maintains project margins. Negotiate/quote project change orders when required.
Review and ensure contractual obligations are met.
Maintain project management record files for assigned projects.
Process project order entry. Ensure project value is in the correct financial period.
Provide continued customer support throughout the warranty period as stipulated in the contract.
Provide support of the Credit Department in reconciling billed and unbilled trade receivables, where appropriate.
Upon request, be involved in the scope review and final issue resolution when attempting to close the sale for high probability or major sales proposals. Will manage those projects upon award.
Facilitate post project reviews to report results and initiate process improvement and enhanced procedures.
Perform the role of primary customer contact. Coordinate communications on all significant issues affecting the customer.
Manage corporate activity to meet customer expectations.
Initiate corrective action or prioritization when required.
Report periodically on customer program status to senior management or all affected.
What You Bring
Required Qualifications:
BS/BA degree in business or technical field or equivalent
Minimum of 4 years of experience in Project Management, Project Engineering, Customer Service, and/or Proposal Engineering.
Requires good team management, planning, organizational, time management and communications skills. Ability to work quickly and accurately and handle multiple projects.
Experience with DEC products and system integration practices or related industry considered a plus.
Why Join Us?
Work with a globally respected brand in life safety
Influence strategic decisions at the executive level
Drive innovation and transformation in a high-growth environment
Enjoy development opportunities within a dynamic, private equity-backed company
Benefits:
At Det-Tronics, we believe in taking care of our people. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans with company contributions
Financial Security: 401(k) retirement plan with company match, life and disability insurance
Time Off: Generous paid time off (PTO), holidays, and flexible scheduling options
Professional Growth: Career development programs, training opportunities, and tuition reimbursement
Employee Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness resources, and global mobility support
Ownership Culture: Participation in our Ownership Program, empowering employees to share in our success
Ready to shape the future of industrial safety?
Apply now and join us in making every life safe and sound.
