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MEI Industrial Solutions · 2 hours ago

Project Manager

Lexington, MS

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

MEI Industrial Solutions is seeking a Project Manager responsible for overseeing assigned projects from initiation to completion. The role involves coordinating work schedules, managing budgets, and serving as the primary contact for clients while ensuring projects meet specifications and timelines.

AutomotiveManufacturingTransportation

Responsibilities

Review plans and other technical documents, answer questions regarding the scope and/or timing of the project, monitor costs and project progress

Conduct Pre-Hand-Off Meeting (prior to commencement of the project) & Post-Hand-Off Meeting (post completion of the project) with the salesperson and operations team ensuring clarity of the scope and expectations, as well as establishing lessons learned

Ability to understand contract language and execute project successfully to remain in contract scope

Responsible for planning, administering, and completing assigned projects, which may cross several functional areas, such as facilities, operations, or administration

Ability to manage assignments which may vary in length, complexity and are multi-phased

Responsible for supervision of staff by providing work direction to individuals that are supporting a project as well as payroll verification/approval

Communicate directly with client/contractors/designers/subcontractors utilizing a Request for Information/Quote/Proposal (RFI/Q/P) process concerning project cost, scope of work, staffing, scheduling, and change orders

Collaborates with various teams to execute the project management plan; revises & documents plan via a structured change order process as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements

Prepare project status reports and works to ensure plans adhere to contract specifications

Responsible for all job site management activities of our crews and subcontractors

Work closely with sales team in all phases of the project and safety professional in coordinating safety training, accident and injury investigations, equipment, or property damage incidents investigations

Must be able to work onsite and travel to client’s job site, while directing all activities on the project

Work with cross-functional team members to develop detailed project schedule including milestones, deliverables, and dependencies based on business objectives, budget, scope, timeline, and risks

Facilitate weekly meetings to provide an update on project progress and resolve issues while communicating with team members, stakeholders, and executives

Maintain project files in SharePoint to ensure project continuity and historic documentation

Consistently demonstrates professional conduct as a representative of MEI and adheres to the corporate mission, vision, and values

Perform all other duties as necessary and directed

Qualification

Project Management Professional (PMP)Construction safety experienceProject managementSharePointMS Office SuiteCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsTime management skillsInterpersonal skillsNegotiation skills

Required

Requires a high school degree or GED equivalent

Five (5) plus years proven machinery moving, construction, project management or construction safety experience

Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, procedures and risks

Relies on extensive experience/ judgment to plan and accomplish goals

Excellent interpersonal, supervisory and project management skills

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Highly self-directed and motivated and works effectively on a team or independently

Must be able to work along aside field technician in assembly and erecting of machine tools

Demonstrated problem-solving and time management skills

Demonstrated ability to use initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines

Ability to negotiate effectively with peers around priority and design

Ability to effectively recognize and resolve conflict in early stages

Ability to regularly participate and contribute to department and team meetings

Ability to read and interpret sets of data and plans including schematics, technical manuals, or blueprints

Proficient skills with the MS office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)

Demonstrated knowledge of SharePoint

Valid driver's license and clean background

Ability to travel

Embraces our Values, Vision, Mission, and Company Culture

This is very physical, hands-on work

A Project Manager must be able to perform General Physical Activities — activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials up to 50 pounds

Must have the ability to work off the ground at varying heights and not be affected by moving machinery or parts

Willing and able to work in a non-temperature-controlled environment and/or outdoors in all types of weather, and over uneven ground or terrain

Work with a Top-of-Mind Awareness for the safety of yourself and everyone at the job site

Must be able to work in a high functioning team environment

Display the highest levels of honesty, integrity, and professionalism

Take pride in your work and in the company

Communicate openly and strive for peak performance in daily tasks

Know and deliver the quality service MEI's customers have come to expect