Senior Project Manager

Bell & Associates is seeking an experienced Project Manager with an emphasis on Engineer to Order equipment in the Machinery Manufacturing industry. The Project Manager oversees planning and coordinating technical engineering initiatives to make sure the project team can complete a project within their budget and according to a schedule.

• Act as primary customer interface/contact. Conduct regular meetings with clients to ensure clarifications and meet specific requirements in a timely manner.
• Document and report project progress to the project stakeholders.
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with your project team. Develop project plans, objectives, and strategies. Manage project budgets, forecasts, resources, and expenses to ensure efficient utilization.
• Assign tasks, set clear expectations, track performance, and motivate team members to achieve project milestones.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks or issues that may impact project timelines or quality.
• Collaborate with procurement and suppliers to ensure timely acquisition of necessary parts and materials.
• Identify areas for process improvement and implement best practices to enhance project management efficiency.
• Assist in the development and delivery of final project documentation packages.
• Conduct projects close out processes to analyze outcomes, identify lessons learned, and apply insights to future projects.
• Travel up to 20% (Primarily North America with some International) as necessary for project requirements which include but are not be limited to: site walks, contractor bid walks, project installation and start-up activities, and client meetings.

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in engineering or similar discipline.
• Minimum of 8+ years of experience in project management, preferably for Engineer to Order equipment in a Food and Beverage process industry.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification a plus.
• Proven experience facilitating technical discussions and outlining project details both internally and externally. Ability to manage contractors on site.
• Proficiency in MS Office, MS Project, and Auto Cad. Ability to use specialized software for collaboration and time management.
• Advanced problem-solving, time management, and organization skills with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to travel up to 20% (Primarily North America with some International).