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Project Manager

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Superior - Carrollton, GA

Project Manager

Summary

The Project Manager is responsible for managing the successful completion of various projects. Accomplishes objectives by planning, executing, and evaluating project activities to achieve the financial goals for each project, this position is responsible for the accurate estimating of time, resources, and follow-up activities required for completing a project. Works with Sales, Design Consultants, and others to set expectations and scope for customers, setting and maintaining installation standards and practices according to product requirements.

The Project Manager is responsible for obtaining regulatory permits, acquiring new installation resources, and analyzing data to mitigate risk factors. They must possess project and time management skills to meet deadlines, communicate professionally, and work in a team environment to improve project profitability.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Project Execution:

  • Manages all projects and possibly program-related activities and has responsibility for execution and final delivery of the product and installation on time and within budget. 
  • This job role involves acquiring installation and vendor pricing, analyzing quotes, negotiating prices, issuing POs to contractors, scheduling shipments and installations, setting installation standards, processing invoices, obtaining regulatory building permits, and monitoring progress at sites when necessary.

Manages Scope of the project:

  • This role involves working with Sales to define project scope, managing project schedules, resources, deliverables, risks, and issues, and managing changes to the project scope, schedule, and costs using appropriate techniques to keep the project plan accurate and updated.

Manages Project Work:

  • Keeps all parties involved (CAD team, Design Consultant, Vendors, Contractors, and Customers) well informed on a timely basis on project progress, status, and/or concerns for each assignment.
  • Conduct regular project status meetings, develop project metrics and scorecards, ensure deadlines are met, and communicate project status to management and staff through reports and presentations. Maintain a physical file on each project, including installer files and installation binders.

Project Closeout /Final Acceptance:

  • Ensures final acceptance for the project from the customer by ensuring that the delivered products and services comply with the agreed deliverables list, agreed scope, and any organizational procedures to close contractual obligations.

Develops Resources Plan:

  • Assists in project staffing and resource management.
  • Maintains professional relationships with vendors, and completes special projects assigned.
  • Follow 5S practices and safety procedures.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned by Manager or Supervisor.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Competencies (check all that apply)

 

         Analytical Decision-Making

         Communication

         Learning & Development

         Planning & Organizing

         Professionalism & Integrity

         Financial Management

         Teamwork & Relationship-Building

         Results Orientation

 

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred with emphasis in construction management or extensive construction experience with (2) years of proven experience in managing construction projects and schedules.
  • Personal computer skills, MRP/ERP experience – working knowledge of NetSuite would be a plus. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Must learn federal playground safety and manufacturing guidelines and pass the Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) exam.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

This position works in a standard office environment containing furniture and equipment needed to conduct common business activities. These items include desks, chairs, cubicle walls, phone systems and cords, fax machines, copiers, conference room tables, computer systems, and file cabinets. Also, frequent visits to the field and the manufacturing floor.

 

Training Requirements:

General Safety, HAZCOM, Lock out-Tag out, Quality System Awareness, NetSuite, Installation standards and practices, CPSC and ASTM standards, and general accounting practices.


Travel

  • Job requires light traveling to visit sites, a flexible schedule, and reporting early and working late including weekends from time to time.

Computer Skills

  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Software (Access, Excel, Outlook, Word, etc.).

Other Requirements

  • General construction knowledge with an understanding of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards.
  • Ability to write professional and clear correspondence and effectively communicate with customers, vendors, and installers.
  • Possess or obtain a thorough knowledge of the products manufactured by SRP.
  • Ability to understand and interpret rough sketches and read blueprints.
  • Must have the ability to successfully interact with customers and other disciplines, must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Must have excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills as well as time management, organizational, and follow-up/follow-through skills.

 

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