Head of Project Management (Remote)

Peterson Tractor Company; Columbus (OH); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Peterson Power Systems in the United States is seeking a Project Manager 3 to oversee large, long-duration projects, ensuring on-time, within-budget delivery and high customer satisfaction.

The role is remote, with up to 50% travel, and involves coordinating with customers, subcontractors, and internal teams to meet scope, budgets, and schedules.

You will review contracts, manage project documentation, and drive continuous improvement across programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of directly related project management experience in construction/engineering environments.

Responsibilities

• Represent Peterson on-site at customer locations during delivery, installation and commissioning.
• Schedule and direct regular meetings with subcontractors and customers to track progress and items.
• Manage project documents including permits/approvals, payroll, schedules, safety guidelines, and site access.
• Coordinate with customers, embrace goals, and engage with key stakeholders and suppliers to meet project objectives.
• Review contract documents to ensure compliance with specifications and commercial terms.
• Utilize project management software to establish budgets, issue purchase orders, and monitor financial status.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field

Job description

About the Company

At Peterson, we partner with our customers to build the future. For over 90 years, our peoples’ work has shaped the communities where we live, where we raise our families, and where we thrive. Peterson’s legacy permeates every aspect of our communities. From roads and bridges, back-up power at hospitals, fire-fighting, concerts and moving goods; We have high standards for a good reason: our people represent Peterson, our family, our brand, and our values.

Role Overview

Peterson Power Systems has a need for a Project Manager 3 to work on a remote basis in any of the states listed on this job posting. The Project Manager 3 is responsible for maximizing customer satisfaction and project profitability by ensuring the quality, on-time, within-budget delivery of projects. This position oversees, directs, coordinates, and evaluates day-to-day project activities, working closely with various internal and external stakeholders to execute the delivery of scope of work sold by Peterson Power Systems in accordance with project contract documents. This position is dedicated to large, complex, and long-duration projects with a high degree of "design/build" engineering, on-site customer interaction, and extended periods of travel. Typical project is large data center, large engineering and construction firm, or marine ship building and/or repower where significant on site time is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent Peterson on-site at customer locations during the delivery, installation and commissioning of equipment sold.
• Schedule and direct regular meetings with subcontractors and customers/owners to track project progress and task items.
• Consistently manage project documents including permits/approvals, certified payroll, project schedules, site safety guidelines per Peterson and customer requirements, and site access.
• Partner with customers, embrace customer goals, and engage with key stakeholders and suppliers to meet the customer’s goals.
• Work with Sales team and customers to fully understand scope of supply and expectations.
• Coordinate all project logistics including equipment orders, custom packaging, shipping, and site services.
• Review contract documents thoroughly to ensure compliance with specifications and appropriateness of commercial terms.
• Utilize project management software to establish budgets, 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 and expedite shipping as appropriate to meet schedule demands.
• Act as primary liaison between Peterson and the customer for the duration of a project.
• Prepare for and attend project meetings as requested at customer locations, job sites, and Peterson offices.
• Ensure project quality control; coordinate all on-site activities including labor, 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. Assist and guide 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.
• Assist sales team in pre-sale meetings and project development.
• Provide guidance to service personnel during start up and commissioning exercises.
• Continue education and training as a self-directed learner to keep pace with current technology impacting our business.
• Continuously monitor vendor performance and review with co-workers.
• Perform project invoicing, progress billing, and cost and profit projection per billing schedule.
• Ensure the profitable delivery of projects as estimated, improving processes and gross profit with every opportunity.
• Travel away from base location up to 50% of the time to visit job sites, attend customer and vendor meetings, and attend meetings at Peterson locations.
• Operate company or personal vehicle as needed.
• Communicate with Caterpillar on technical issues and commercial issues.
• Maintain notes for continuous improvement on future projects.
• Display excellent communication skills including presentation, persuasion, and negotiation skills required in working with customers/ coworkers, including the ability to communicate effectively and remain calm and courteous under pressure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from a fully accredited college in Business or other closely related field; and a minimum of five (5) years of directly related experience in project management in the construction industry; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.