Powell Industries Inc. ยท 3 days ago
Project Manager
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expPowell Industries Inc. is a company focused on engineering and manufacturing solutions. They are seeking a Project Manager responsible for managing multiple projects from pre-booking to customer acceptance, ensuring projects meet contractual objectives while maintaining customer satisfaction.
ElectronicsHardwareManufacturing
No H1B
Responsibilities
Managing one or multiple projects from pre-booking to customer acceptance
Prioritizing and directing project activities during the project lifecycle to include planning, scheduling, change management, design, procurement, manufacturing, integration, testing, shipping, and subsequent handoff to Service
Ensuring assigned projects meet contractual objectives by effectively managing the project schedule, cost, and scope
Proactively following change control procedures as needed when contractual objectives change which may include providing contingency plans and problem resolution reports to ensure customer satisfaction
Acting as the primary contact between the customer and the organization in order to maintain existing customer relationships and drive customer satisfaction while meeting business objectives
Significantly influencing key stakeholders to meet customer needs and business requirements
Provides consultation on proposal development as required, including estimating project management efforts on projects and scheduling projects for proposals
Participates in the internal Kick Off meeting from Sales/Application Engineering to the organization
Initiates and leads the Customer Kick Off meeting
Flows down contract requirements to the project team to ensure each team member is aware of his/her obligations
Develops the project schedule and allocate project budget based on initial commitments both internally and externally (contractual)
Develops and manages the project schedule with input from various departments to ensure alignment with both internal and contractual delivery commitments
Conducts project-specific meetings with both in-house personnel and the customer, as needed
Follows document management processes for project documentation to ensure compliance with business, contractual, and document retention requirements/laws
Manages the scope and deliverables from vendors and subcontractors
Validates project terms, conditions and commercial viability using Powell quote and standard business practices as the baseline
Participates and presents project status at Project Review and POC meetings, as required
Coordinates project management essential responsibilities with project managers in other Powell Divisions on multi-organizational projects
Develops and manages Project Management Plans, as needed
Owns the execution of project activities to proactively meet project cost, schedule, deliverables, and manages scope changes to achieve customer requirements
Proactively manages both risks and opportunities and regularly communicates to the business and the customer as needed
Proactively follows the change management process to document and approve all changes that impact project cost, schedule or scope. This includes positive/negative and internal/external sources of change
Serves as focal point for all communications between the customer and Powell
Leads problem resolution activities throughout the lifecycle of the project both internally and externally
Is responsible for periodic updates of project financials including but not limited to revenue budgets, cost budgets and forecasts, while maintaining communication to upper management/accounting on potential risk and risk resolution for assigned orders or other orders with same end-user/customers
Ensures proper updating and reporting of project schedule status to the customer
Is responsible for customer deliverables in order to maintain project schedule, cost and scope
Prepares or oversees preparation of contractual invoicing, pursues timely payments from the customer and authorizes payments for major buys to material suppliers and subcontractors
Obtains formal acceptance from the Customer for all contractual deliverables
Authorizes and approves all project shipments
Ensures completion of project closeout activities
Is accountable for the commercial success, customer satisfaction and delivery of assigned projects
Qualification
Required
Bachelor Degree in business, engineering or other related field from an accredited institution and/or equivalent work experience
Experience with project management functions such as purchasing, commercial/sales, engineering management, etc
Demonstrated ability to lead and influence a strong matrix-organized team through the lifecycle of a project including the establishment of a clear work breakdown structure (WBS) that aligns with project scope, budget and schedule
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with all stakeholders
Detail oriented and results driven
Demonstrated ability to make good decisions based on limited information
Demonstrated ability to negotiate with and influence customers, subcontractors and other key stakeholders
Strong focus on customer satisfaction
Strong experience to deliver technical solutions to customers
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to be flexible to adjust to changing project conditions
Strong computer skills and skilled in the use of project scheduling software (Primavera, MS Project, ERP system)
Preferred
Preferably three (3) years of project management experience, in the construction, manufacturing, oil & gas and/or power distribution industry, or similarly complex projects
Member of a professional body and project management certification preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive health insurance for you and your family
401k savings
Annual bonus potential
Generous paid time off
Professional development opportunities
Company-sponsored wellness programs
Collaborative work environment
Company
Powell Industries Inc.
Powell Industries provides high-quality essential products and services to the electronics, aerospace, automotive, manufacturing, and healthcare industries.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Tim Powell
CFO and COO
Recent News
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