Controls Project Manager II

Kids for the Future; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Kids for the Future is seeking a Controls Project Manager II to coordinate all activities for timely project delivery in a manufacturing setting. You will set schedules, assemble teams, monitor budgets, and allocate resources with input from team leads.

You will develop RFQs/RFPs, define scope and budgets, and work with program managers and engineers to drive execution. Travel is 30–50% as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering-related field or equivalent work experience.
• Two to four years of project management experience, preferably in material handling, industrial, or manufacturing.
• Willingness to travel 30–50% and ability to work with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects through full life cycle, overseeing both large programs and smaller initiatives.
• Create long- and short-term plans with milestones and deadlines.
• Develop RFQ/RFPs for contracting electrical installation contractors and controls engineering.
• Define scope and budget, monitor spend, and request funding as needed.
• Coordinate with program managers, controls engineers, and cross-functional teams to drive engineering activities.
• Ensure cross-departmental schedule and testing plans are developed with stakeholders.
• Manage vendor and supplier contracts and communicate expected deliverables.
• Participate in Change Control Board analyses and approve change requests.
• Analyze project metrics to identify improvements and cost savings.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Lifecycle management

Organizational skills

Client management

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

OSHA 30 certification

PMP or PRINCE II

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering-related field

Tools

MS Project

Visio

MS Office

Job description

• Location 3001 ORCHARD VISTA DR SE,STE 300,Grand Rapids, MI, 49546-7094,United States
• Employee Type FT Exempt
• Travel 50%

Description

The Controls Project Manager II is responsible for coordinating and overseeing all activities supporting the successful and timely delivery of projects. This role sets project schedules, selects project team members, monitors and controls project budgets, enforces project deadlines, and works with Team Leads to allocate additional internal and external resources as necessary.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages projects through the entirety of the project life cycle, overseeing phases of larger projects and whole smaller projects.
• Creates long- and short-term plans, including setting targets for milestones and adhering to deadlines within scope.
• Develops Request for Quote/Proposal (RFQ/RFP) for contracting Electrical Installation Contractors and Controls Engineering.
• Defines project scope and objectives, prepares budget based on scope of work and resource requirements, and monitors project budget, advocating for additional funding as necessary.
• Works closely with Program Managers, Controls Engineers, and cross-functional teams to plan and drive the execution of engineering activities.
• Coordinates with Functional Project Managers to ensure development of cross-departmental schedule and testing plan.
• Manages contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables.
• Serves as a key member of the Change Control Board when analyzing and/or submitting Change Requests.
• Monitors and analyzes project metrics to identify weaknesses and propose operational improvements and cost savings for future projects.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering-related field, or equivalent work experience.

Experience: Two (2) to four (4) years of experience in project management, preferably in a materialhandling, industrial, or manufacturing environment.

Travel: 30 – 50% of travel as required.

Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of electronic, electrical, and automation engineering
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, for both internal and customer audiences.
• Demonstrated experience working on full design-to-production project lifecycles.
• Advanced organization skills, with ability to handle multiple priorities at once.
• Experience working directly with clients on business development and project management topics, requiring negotiation and analytical ability.
• Familiarity with project management software tools, such as Visio, MS Project, etc.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, requiring regular problem-solving and critical thinking.
• Ability to obtain OSHA 30 certification within six (6) months of hire or transfer into position.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or PRINCE II certification a plus.
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Office tools such as MS Project, Word, PowerPoint, & Excel.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain stationary at a desk for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to go to site frequently and move safely around industrial and/or warehouse environment.
• Ability to lift and carry supplies up to 25 pounds at a time.
• Ability to operate computers, tablets, phones, and other electronic devices.
• Ability to communicate with others verbally and in writing, on a frequent basis.
• Ability to tolerate exposure to job site temperature fluctuations due to seasonal weather in geographic region.