Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Construction Management
3+ years in automotive paint facility project execution
Familiarity with Paint & Final assembly Systems (PFS)
Strong leadership, negotiation, and decision-making skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and knowledge of SAP is a plus
Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate the engineering team from pre-award to project closeout
Conduct scope-of-work reviews with engineering teams
Review contract documents and track project compliance
Develop and monitor engineering schedules alongside overall project schedules
Serve as a technical contact for customers and stakeholders
Facilitate project coordination meetings
Monitor project costs, schedules, and site activities
Benefits
Mentorship opportunities for Associate Project Managers and graduates
Involvement in diverse, cross-functional global project teams
Potential for professional development within the Dürr Group
Dynamic work environment with emphasis on teamwork and leadership
Chance to work on cutting-edge automotive manufacturing technologies
Full Job Description
Your Tasks:
Lead and coordinate the engineering team from pre-award activities through final project closeout.
Conduct scope-of-work reviews with engineering teams and ensure the complete project scope is clearly understood.
Review contract documents, identify technical and commercial requirements, and track project compliance.
Develop and monitor the engineering schedule in coordination with the overall project schedule.
Partner closely with Project Managers and other departments to keep project activities aligned.
Coordinate designs and engineering activities with other Dürr entities and global teams.
Serve as a technical point of contact for customers, contractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
Facilitate project coordination meetings and support technical decision-making.
Clarify and finalize technical bid documents.
Prepare monthly project progress reports and customer updates.
Develop project cost reports, cockpit charts, and cash-flow projections where applicable.
Monitor project costs, schedules, milestones, and site activities.
Identify, manage, and control project risks.
Develop corrective actions and recovery plans when project activities fall behind schedule.
Monitor site activities for schedule compliance, cost performance, quality, and health and safety requirements.
Work within the guidelines of the Dürr Group Project Management Manual.
Mentor Associate Project Managers and graduate trainees.
Lead internal project closeout meetings and prepare final closeout reports.
Complete project closeout activities with the customer and support collection of final payment.
Review and approve customer warranty requests.
Your Skills:
Bachelor Degree in appropriate subject (e.g. Engineering, Construction Management)
Minimum 3 years of automotive paint facility project execution experience
Knowledge of Paint & Final assembly Systems (PFS) such as Pre-Treatment & E-Coat systems, work decks and application systems, building utility systems, spray booths and paint application systems, ovens, coolers systems used in automotive manufacturing facilities
Strong leadership, negotiation, and decision making ability
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Proficient with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Knowledge of SAP is a plus
Ability to understand and maintain project schedules
Good time management skills
Good organizational skills
Good verbal communication skills
Good technical writing skills
Able to effectively communicate with engineering and estimating departments, contractors, suppliers, and customers
Able to work well independently and in a team environment
Able to technically define problems and propose solutions
Adaptable to change in a learning environment
Willing and able to work overtime, weekends, and holidays when necessary
