Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Peterson Cat is a family-oriented company that has been shaping communities for over 85 years. They are seeking a Project Manager 3 to oversee project delivery, manage documentation, and act as a liaison with customers, ensuring project quality and compliance with specifications.
Responsibilities
- Represent Peterson on-site at customer locations during the delivery, installation and commissioning of equipment sold
- Schedule and direct regular meetings with subcontractors and customers/owners to track project progress and task items
- Consistently manage project documents including permits/approvals, certified payroll, project schedules, site safety guidelines per Peterson and customer requirements, and site access
- Partner with customers, embrace customer goals, and engage with key stakeholders and suppliers to meet the customer’s goals
- Work with Sales team and customers to fully understand scope of supply and expectations
- Provide other technical support and work/cost estimates as may be required to the Sales team
- Coordinate all project logistics including equipment orders, custom packaging, shipping, and site services
- Review contract documents thoroughly to ensure compliance with specifications and appropriateness of commercial terms
- Utilize project management software to establish budgets, issue purchase orders, and monitor project financial status as costs accrue
- Select vendors and issue purchase orders based on quality, compliance with customer’s specifications, pricing, and availability
- Coordinate material deliveries and production scheduling and expedite shipping as appropriate to meet schedule demands
- Act as primary liaison between Peterson and the customer for the duration of a project
- Prepare for and attend project meetings as requested at customer locations, job sites, and Peterson offices
- Ensure project quality control; coordinate all on-site activities including labor, subcontractors, testing, and inspections as applicable; arrange for shop tests, site tests, and training as needed
- Maintain oversight control of assigned projects within the department. Assist and guide field crew(s) as appropriate. Work to ensure compliance with final acceptance requirements and successful turn over to the customer
- Maintain and provide documentation to the customer as applicable to work scope and contract requirements
- Provide back up and be a resource to team members in areas of experience and expertise
- Assist sales team in pre-sale meetings and project development
- Provide guidance to service personnel during start up and commissioning exercises
- Continue education and training as a self-directed learner to keep pace with current technology impacting our business
- Continuously monitor vendor performance and review with co-workers
- Perform project invoicing, progress billing, and cost and profit projection per billing schedule
- Ensure the profitable delivery of projects as estimated, improving processes and gross profit with every opportunity
- Travel away from base location up to 50% of the time to visit job sites, attend customer and vendor meetings, and attend meetings at Peterson locations
- Operate company or personal vehicle as needed
- Maintain regular, punctual, and predictable attendance
Skills
- Bachelor's Degree from a fully accredited college in Business or other closely related field
- Minimum of five (5) years of directly related experience in project management in the construction industry
- Maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license and a satisfactory driving record
Benefits
- Peterson offers competitive wages, generous benefits, and promotional opportunities at a family-owned and operated business.
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