Engineering Project Manager - Paper Converting jobs in United States
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The Foth Companies ยท 2 hours ago

Engineering Project Manager - Paper Converting

Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success. They are seeking a Project Manager who will serve as the primary point of contact with clients, develop and execute projects, and manage all project activities within budget and schedule.

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Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point of contact with the client for project activities
Work with clients to develop scope, proposals, resolve conflicts, and build the Foth relationship
Develop and execute projects within budget, schedule, and contractual commitments
Manage all project activities in accordance with the schedule and take responsibility for overall execution of work
Document and execute all changes in scope of project
Develop new business opportunities through excellent project execution
Direct and coordinate the engineering design team, subcontractor activities, scope of work, and contract specifications
Anticipate project staffing needs and provide input to the selection of project team members
Establish objectives and provide performance feedback for project team members
Work with procurement resources to solicit, bid, analyze, and award installation services / contracts
Provide direction related to procurement of parts and equipment and develop or assist with the development of procurement plans when required
Establish project safety plans and ensure its communication to all employees on the job
Promote, support, and monitor safety policies of Foth and Foth's clients
Work closely with construction management resources during installation phase of projects
Develop or assist with the development of installation, technical check-out, and start-up plans
Work with, and sometimes act as, the start-up leader on the installation portion of projects; coordinate OEM service representatives and contractors
Anticipate problems and work with client, engineering, OEM's, subcontractors, and project teams to provide corrective actions
Work internally and with the client to identify and execute efficiency gains for work processes
Travel as needed for data gathering, design reviews, installs, start-ups and troubleshooting (approximately 30% annual average)

Qualification

Paper Converting ExperienceMulti-discipline EngineeringProject ManagementCapital Project ManagementMS ProjectProject Management ToolsProfessional Engineer LicenseProject Management Professional CertificationPrimavera P6Consulting Experience

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering (Paper Science, Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical) or equivalent technical experience
5+ years of experience within paper converting industry
3+ years of project management experience within the paper converting industry utilizing multi-discipline engineering teams
Prior experience in various contracting models such as time and materials, lump sum, guaranteed maximum, etc
Prior use of project management tools for schedule and financial tracking
Experience in capital project management
Experience in leading project scope definition efforts
Proficiency with MS Project

Preferred

10+ years of experience within the paper converting Industry
7+ years of project management experience within the paper converting industry utilizing multi-discipline engineering teams
Project Management Professional Certification or ability to obtain within 24 months of start date
Professional Engineer license
Prior experience in a consulting environment
Prior experience leading proposal generation with or without a request for proposal
Experience using Primavera P6

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision insurance
Employee assistance program
Disability
Retirement
Holiday pay
Paid time off
Several other voluntary benefits

Company

The Foth Companies

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By combining science, engineering, and technology with a true collaborative spirit, Foth has delivered innovative solutions to our clients since 1938.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Randy Homel
CEO
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