Project Manager

Job description Indeck Keystone Energy is recruiting a Project Managerto join our Engineering Team in Erie, PA!

Stakeholder Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

Commitment to Vision and Values of Indeck Keystone Energy, LLC. The Project Manager is responsible for the contract scope, budgeted profit/loss, contract schedule and customer relations for the assigned projects. In fulfilling this responsibility, the Project Manager plans, organizes and manages project execution according to established project execution processes. The Project Manager serves as the focal point for IKE's customers managing that relationship to ensure that IKE meets or exceeds all of each customer's expectations. The Project Manager functions as the project team leader, and he oversees the actions required by IKE that enable our customers to be successful. The Project Manager identifies and takes necessary actions to mitigate project risks, and to ensure that each project reaches maximum profitability. Specific actions taken by the Project Manager during different phases of a project are outlined hereunder. If any required actions cannot be performed or resolved in a timely manner, the Project Manager shall escalate the action to the next highest level of management.

Negotiation Phase:

Assists Sales and Marketing in coordinating technical/procurement scope issues. Participates in pre-award risk reviews, as required. Provides input to the Project Execution Plan. Participates in contract closure meetings.

Project Initiation Phase:

Works with Sales and Marketing for smooth hand over of the project. Works with various business units and organize the Project Team. Prepares and issues the Project Execution Plan (PEP) (when required), including schedule, after discussions with various business units. Holds customer and internal kick-off meetings.

Project Execution Phase:

Responsible for customer interface and customer satisfaction. Responsible for scope management including change control. Responsible for project schedules and costs. Monitors technical performance including design reviews and engineering/Technology deliverables. Oversees procurement/fabrication, approves major purchases. Monitors shipping/delivery. Ensures effective project communications. Responsible for resolution of back charges on a prompt basis. Mentors Project Team. Responsible for Risk Management including identification, analysis and response. Approves budget variance reports, including mitigation plan. Initiates and approves erection subcontracting (as applicable). Initiates and approves Construction Technical Advisor. Monitors resolution of field problems and back charges. Monitors start-up and testing. Responsible for contract closeout. Oversees Warranty coverage. Responsible for timely invoicing and customer payments.

Qualifications:

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering, M.S. or P.E. license is desirable or individual possesses equivalent knowledge and experience. Minimum 7 years experience in the utility/process industry. Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to represent the Company before customers.