Project Execution Assistant

ANDRITZ AG; Canonsburg (Washington County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Andritz in Canonsburg, PA seeks a Project Execution Assistant to support industrial projects. You will help develop schedules, manage procurement support, and assist with project documentation and reporting.

Travel to project sites as needed ensures collaboration with engineering, procurement, manufacturing, and logistics teams. The ideal candidate holds a BS in engineering or a technical field and has at least 5 years of OEM experience in project execution, scheduling, or accounting.

Qualifications

• Well-developed interpersonal skills for effective communication with stakeholders.
• Solid organizational skills with attention to detail and multi-tasking abilities.
• Ability to assess problems, gather information, and propose solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop project schedules and support procurement activities.
• Initiate project quality scheduling and assist with monthly project presentations.
• Provide project cash flow updates and logistics support.
• Assist in drawing/transmittal support and assembling project manuals.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to present project information.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Communication

Education

BS degree in engineering or technical field

Tools

MS Project

SAP

Job description

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Job title: Project Execution Assistant

Job family: Engineering

Business area: Metals Processing

Contract location: Canonsburg, PA, US, 15317-9584

Working location: Canonsburg

Location type: Office Location / Office-based

Contract type: Permanent

Every day, ANDRITZ continues to deliver successful innovative solutions to our customers globally. Why are we so successful? Because we are passionate and love what we do! We are at the forefront of future engineering technologies, with solutions that ensure the success of our clients in key industries that are shaping the future of the world we live in.

The Role

Under the direction of Vice President - Innovation & Project Execution , the Project Execution Assistant is responsible for supporting execution of Industrial projects.

Requirements

Essential Duties, Responsibilities and Key Result Items

• Possible support areas include but are not limited to: development of project schedules, project procurement support, initiate project quality scheduling, monthly project presentations, project cash flow updates, logistics support, drawing/transmittal support, technical writing, and assembling project manuals
• Work with internal and external persons to gather and present project information as needed
• Support of non-conformance processes, reporting, and root cause analysis
• Travel to project and supplier site locations as needed in the US and globally

Technology

• Fluent in Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and MS Project
• SAP experience is a plus

Knowledge

• Able to read and interpret purchase orders and invoices that support project requirements, and deliverables
• Able to interpret project contracts to assemble project schedules with the support of engineering, procurement, manufacturing, and logistics departments
• Customer Focus
• Ownership for Performance
• Shared Commitment

Job Specific Competencies

• Well-developed interpersonal skills. The ability to communicate effectively on various levels, verbally and in writing is essential to internal project stakeholders
• Possess solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills
• Able to assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem

Education and Experience

• BS degree in engineering or technical field
• Min. 5 years working experience for an OEM supporting industrial projects as a project engineer, project scheduler, or project accountant

Physical Requirements

As required to individually perform Key Result items

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.