Stewart & Stevenson

Project Manager

Stewart & Stevenson$88K — $105K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field and 3-7 years of experience in project management or operations, preferably in manufacturing.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills with diverse audiences.
  • Strong customer service orientation while adhering to company policies and procedures.
  • Proficient in project organization and execution to ensure successful completion.
  • Strong relationship-building skills to foster collaboration with clients and team members.
  • Detail-oriented with analytical skills for reviewing financial data and project metrics.
  • Knowledge of basic accounting principles and experience with budgets and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the entire project life cycle from sales quote to post-completion warranty.
  • Implement reports to track project progress and costs effectively.
  • Develop plans for project implementation and administration.
  • Act as the primary advocate for customer interests throughout the project.
  • Communicate project updates, schedule changes, and resolutions to customers professionally.
  • Anticipate potential issues and enforce corrective actions to meet customer delivery expectations.
  • Review new contracts for alignment with financial and manufacturing requirements.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Dynamic work environment with exposure to cross-functional teams.
  • Involvement in diverse projects across manufacturing, oil & gas, or power generation sectors.
Full Job Description
Overview

Responsible for the management and accurate reporting of production status, project costs, customer-facing communication, and financial performance associated with various manufacturing projects, from project initiation to completion.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the entire project life cycle beginning with the sales quotation development and proposal, through production and the post completion warranty period, including joint project P&L responsibility with the sales department.
  • Implement and maintain the reports necessary to manage the entire project life cycle.
  • Develop and recommend plans for implementation and administration of projects.
  • Serve as the customer's advocate on the project, including coordination of customer communication, and requested project change orders. Ensure customer expectations are met by the company.
  • Act as a customer-facing point of contact by providing clear, professional, and timely communication regarding project status, schedule impacts, change orders, and issue resolution.
  • Ensure the company meets customer delivery expectations by anticipating issues and implementing corrective action plans on an ongoing basis. Correct shortfalls in all project goals including delivery, P&L, quality and engineering issues.
  • Review new sales contracts to ensure the anticipated Bill of Material (BOM) cost of project and structure matches with manufacturing requirements BOM.
  • Apply strong attention to detail and analytical skills when reviewing project costs, budgets, forecasts, billings, and financial variances to support accurate project reporting and decision-making.
  • Conduct post project review to assess the success and/or failure of completed projects. Review findings and evaluate the financial, quality, and production processes of the project and recommend alternatives or adjustments to correct any problems identified, or solidify successes for current and future projects.
  • Perform all work in accordance with established quality standards and safety procedures.


Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree (four year college or university) and three to seven years related experience.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word
  • Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
  • Ability to take care of the customer's needs while following company procedures.
  • Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals
  • Ability to organize and direct a project to completion.
  • Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and co-workers.
  • Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
  • Detail-oriented with the ability to analyze information, identify discrepancies, and communicate findings clearly to internal teams and customers.
  • Working knowledge of basic accounting principles, including budgets, cost tracking, billing support, financial reporting, and variance analysis.


SKILLS & ABILITIES
  • Project management or operations experience in manufacturing, oil & gas, or power generation.
  • Strong negotiation, interpersonal, and communication skills.
  • Customer-facing communication skills with the ability to present project updates, address concerns, and maintain professional relationships.
  • Understanding of P&L and balance sheet impacts; ability to support financial performance.
  • Strong analytical and accounting knowledge, including the ability to review project financials, track cost performance, and support accurate reporting.
  • Proficient in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and manufacturing process flows.
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings and understand material structures and fabrication methods.
  • Skilled in identifying process inefficiencies and implementing cost-effective solutions.
  • Highly detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy in documentation, reporting, and follow-up.
  • Proven leadership in managing cross-functional teams and complex project timelines.
  • In-depth knowledge of manufacturing operations, including planning, quality, and supply chain.
  • Experienced in risk management, scope control, and maintaining project integrity.


About Stewart & Stevenson

Stewart & Stevenson is a manufacturer and distributor of products and services for the oil and gas, marine, construction, power generation, transportation, mining and agricultural industries. The company was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas. Stewart & Stevenson's products include engines, transmissions, power generation equipment, and well service pumps. The company also provides aftermarket parts and services, including repair and maintenance, and rental equipment. Stewart & Stevenson operates in the United States and internationally.
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