Engineering Project Manager

Overview

At E Tech Group
, joining our team means joining a group of passionate and forward-thinking experts. We are one of the largest engineering and system integration firms in the United States providing value for our clients through IT automation and control solutions for more than 30 years to the Life Sciences, Mission Critical, Metals & Mining, Warehousing & Distribution, and CP/G/Food & Beverage industries.

Our national scale allows us to help our clients develop and implement standardized solutions at any of their facilities regardless of physical location or the local resources available at that site.

We are seeking a Project Manager to lead a large project or multiple project efforts, which may include subcontractors, high dollar value material content and multiple resources within the Mission Critical Industry. Your responsibilities will include the management and coordination of the design, procurement, implementation, and commissioning phases of projects, including the commercial, financial, and technical success of projects ranging from $50K to $3.0M+.

You will take a leadership role in developing project proposals and vetting project cost estimates. You will develop and communicate a clear understanding of the clients project goals and maintain the company’s alignment to these goals, enabling your team to exceed client expectations and budgeted profitability.

Candidates for consideration, must live within 1 hour of Los Angeles area. If not, candidates must be willing to travel up to 75% within the U.S.

• Lead Proposal Development: Participate in proposal scope, schedule, and cost estimates, as well as Project Management methodology and project pricing and structure. Prepare for a successful handoff from Business Development.
• Manage Client Communication: Ensure effective communication between the client, the project team, Business Development, and the management team at all phases of the project. Resolve scope, schedule and cost issues as they arise.
• Project Schedule and Plan: Develop the project labor resource plan and procurement plan to meet the client’s schedule objective and project cash flow requirements.
• Drive Scope: Maintain firm control of scope and compliance with specifications and contract requirements. Ensure scope is well defined and communicated; proactively obtain required Change Orders and develop additional scope opportunities.
• Maintain Cost: Develop and maintain project cost budgets and reports; manage estimated cost at completion, earned value, and contingency. Forecast monthly project costs to avoid overruns.
• Lead the Project Team: Lead the project team in achieving tasks and milestones on schedule and under budget. Coordinate with Operations to assign the right resources at the right time. Communicate progress to the team and client and mitigate risks.
• Present Updates: Present regular project activity and financial updates to customers and/or internal associates/management/Executives.
• PMO Proficiency: Become proficient in E TECH GROUP PMO methods, tools and processes.
• Tool Adoption: Participate in implementing new project management tools used across the enterprise.
• PMLC Understanding: Develop a strong understanding of E TECH GROUP’s Project Management Life (PMLC) Cycle Stages.
• Ambassador Role: Serve as an ambassador who embodies our core values, prioritizing the success of E Tech Group, our clients, and the professional development of our associates.

• You have: BS Engineering degree or equivalent education/experience
• Experience: At least 3 years of dedicated project management experience or 5+ years in a project engineering environment
• PM
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficient in the utilization of project management principles, methods, and tools
• PM Standards: Ability to implement PMI-based standards into the E TECH GROUP culture, and serve as a mentor to other associates
• Leadership: Proven project leadership on difficult projects, applications, solutions, and situations
• Performance: Proven performance in a stressful environment
• Communication: Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills
• Technology: Ability to utilize technology to lead…