Barry-Wehmiller · 2 weeks ago
Traveling Installation Project Manager
BW Papersystems, part of the Barry-Wehmiller Group, builds capital equipment that transforms paper into products for consumers globally. The Traveling Installation Project Manager is responsible for managing the installation of BW Papersystems machines at customer facilities across the USA and Canada, ensuring project objectives, plans, budgets, and schedules are met.
Machinery
Responsibilities
Onsite supervision of the installation effort to ensure machine installation projects are executed in accordance with design, budget, and schedule (includes interfacing with customer representatives, BW Papersystems team members, other contractors, etc.)
Coordinates onsite installation timing and delivery to support project completion
Works onsite with the project team to carry out a variety of tasks such as machine placement, electrical connections, monitoring crew size, materials, scheduling, and engineering
Assuming responsibility for productivity of onsite team members and/or other contractors as required by the project, efficient use of materials and equipment, and onsite performance of the project
Participates in activities such as punch lists, electrical inspections, safety reviews, quality reviews and prepares the necessary documentation
Providing technical assistance, e.g. interpretation of drawings, recommending installation methods and equipment, etc., as required
Fostering and maintaining positive relationships with customers, and team members
Utilize strong problem-solving skills with a focus on risk elimination
Performing additional assignments per team leader’s direction
Travel up to 75% of the time. Must be willing to travel to remote sites and stay on location for extended periods of time when needed
Substantial training will be provided upon starting
Qualification
Required
2-year technical school or 4-year college engineering degree preferred
5 years of field service or project management experience, including leading installation projects preferred
Strong organizational skills, accuracy, initiative, and detail oriented
Must possess good communication skills, both verbal and written in English
Must possess ability to work with assignments given in broad, general objectives and limits
Able to proficiently use a PC, Microsoft Windows, and Microsoft Office suite
Preferred
Prior field service project management preferred