Vogt Power International · 1 day ago
Project Manager
Erie, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$110K/yr - $160K/yr
5+ years expVogt Power International Inc. is an industry leader in heat recovery steam generators, based in Louisville, KY. The Project Manager will direct and manage global contracts for the design, fabrication, and erection of HRSGs, ensuring project quality and budget compliance while maintaining customer relationships.
IndustrialManufacturingMechanical EngineeringIndustrial EngineeringIndustrial Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Manages all aspects of Capital contracts and contract change orders to optimize the Company's profit potential and minimize risk and exposure
Acts as primary liaison with the Customer to develop and maintain a good working relationship during contract execution
Develops the overall Project Quality Plan and assures compliance during execution of the project
Identifies and manages all project risks
Accountable for the complete project budget, forecast, and monthly cash flow reports
Generates the Monthly Project Status Reports to the Customer and VPI Executive Staff
Responsible for coordinating and overseeing the development and maintenance of the overall project schedule
Develops Supplier Special Terms & Conditions as needed, and generates requisitions for engineered equipment
Evaluates and selects suppliers and subcontractors for major materials, engineered equipment and fabrication services in conjunction with VPI Supply Management and Global Supply Management
Responsible for coordinating shipping through VPI and BPI Logistics including utilizing Customer systems as well as resolving shipping issues such as Overages, shortages and Damage reports
Performs and / or assists in studies for economic / technical optimization of our products within the confines of the Contract
Coordinates all project related field activities through completion of commissioning and all punch list activities to include interface with VPI site construction and commissioning Technical Advisors and Customer / Contractor site management, and negotiation / cost control of field related extra work orders
Coordinates the resolution and final disposition of NCR's (Non Conformance Reports) and site RFI's (Request For Information). Supports Buyers and Subcontract Managers in resolution of SDR's (Supplier Deviation Requests)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Engineering. MBA preferred
Minimum five (5) years' experience managing complex large ($5 to $60 million) projects as a project or general manager, with total project accountability. International project management experience desired
Minimum five (5) years of related industry experience or equivalent experience in each of the following: with contract-based project execution, project management directly leading a technical team, meeting KPIs pertaining to schedules and budgets, experience working with external customers and change management, change orders, experience negotiating with suppliers including contract management, legal terms and conditions and change management
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Multi-lingual skills very desirable
Must exhibit strong leadership skills and the ability to work in a matrix team environment
Must be available to lead or participate in meetings that occur internationally outside of typical office hours
Must exhibit an understanding of heat transfer, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and general engineering principles as they apply to the equipment manufactured or supplied by Vogt Power
Must exhibit a knowledge and understanding of contracts (legal and financial aspects), cost control and scheduling
Must be organized; thorough; able to process, absorb and transfer information expediently; and be able to work under pressure in order to meet deadlines
Requires competency in MSEXCEL, WORD and other relevant software
Must have a valid passport and be willing to travel both domestically and international
Company
Vogt Power International
Vogt Power International expertise in manufacturing heat recovery steam generators along with inspections and field services.
201-500 employees
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Growth StageLeadership Team
Christopher Turner
President & CEO
Mike Blandford
Chief Financial Officer
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