Job Description

Peterson Power Systems has a need for an experienced Project Manager who will work onsite at our Hillsboro, OR location.

This position is specifically dedicated to large complex and longer duration projects with a high degree of "design/build" engineering, on site customer interaction, travel for extended periods of time (weekly 30-50%). The customer is typically a Global account or large engineering & construction firm working for a municipality.

This position will partner with our customers, embrace customer goals and engage with key stakeholders and suppliers to meet the customer’s goals. The position is also responsible for running the day-to-day operations of the project, coordination, and evaluation to stay on schedule. Has responsibility to ensure a quality on time delivery within budget. Position will have the authority to direct and coordinate activities to accomplish tasks as defined by the project with the cooperation of personnel within the department.

Job functions include the following:

• On site presence representing Peterson during the delivery, installation and commissioning of equipment sold.
• Work with sales team and customers to fully understand scope of supply and expectations.
• Provide other technical support and work/cost estimates as may be required to the sales team.
• Coordinate all project logistics; equipment orders, custom packaging, shipping, site services.
• Thorough review of contract documents to ensure compliance with specifications, and appropriateness of commercial terms.
• Utilize project management software (iMacs) to establish budget, issue purchase orders and monitor project financial status as costs accrue.
• Select vendors and issue purchase orders based on quality, compliance with customer’s specifications, pricing and availability.
• Coordinate material deliveries and production scheduling expedite shipping as appropriate to meet schedule demands.
• Primary liaison between Peterson and customer for the duration of a project. Responsible to prepare for and attend project meetings as requested at customer locations, job sites and Peterson offices.
• Ensure quality control; coordinate all on site activities including manpower, subcontractors, testing, and inspections as applicable, arrange for shop tests, site tests, and training as needed.
• Maintain oversight control of assigned projects within the department. Provide assistance and guidance to field crew(s) as appropriate. Work to ensure compliance with final acceptance requirements and successful turn over to the customer.
• Maintain and provide documentation to the customer as applicable to work scope and contract requirements.
• Project invoicing; progress billing, cost and profit projection per billing schedule. Responsible for realizing and improving on estimated gross profit margin and project completion.
• Responsible for profitable delivery of projects as estimated and continuing process improvement with every opportunity.
• Travel for extended periods of time (weekly 30-50%).
• Operate company or personal vehicle as needed.

A candidate for the opening needs a Bachelor's Degree from a fully accredited college in Business or other closely related field; and a minimum of five years of directly related experience in project management in the construction industry; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

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