Project Manager

TREW LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

TREW LLC in Chicago, IL is seeking a Project Manager to oversee contractual obligations related to scope, schedule, and budget. This role demands excellent communication, strong leadership, and organizational skills, ensuring project delivery aligns with predefined goals.

The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree, 3+ years of experience in project management, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Auto-CAD. The position requires flexibility in traveling for project needs across the country.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in engineering or project management.
• Familiar with computer software, hardware, and communication networking.
• Experience with subcontract language and project cost accounting.

Responsibilities

• Manage both customer and in-house development projects.
• Create and maintain project schedules and documents.
• Forecast, plan, and track project finances.

Skills

Planning

Scheduling

Project Management methodologies

Decision Making

Communication

Customer Management

Negotiation

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office (365)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in operations, Engineering, Management, or similar discipline

Tools

NetSuite

Auto-CAD

PLC/Controls solutions

Job description

The Project Manager’s role is to ensure all contractual obligations and expectations related to scope, schedule, and budget are met and executed per MSA, Proposal, or other customer contract documents. Communicating expectations and status are key to this role. Project Managers must be self-motivated and have a strong sense of urgency. They must also have strong technical and team leadership skills as well as solid organizational, time-management and prioritization skills. It is important to have excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with a wide range of people at all levels of expertise.

Duties / Responsibilities:

• They manage both customer and in-house development projects. Works closely with the Account Managers, Engineers, and Installation.
• Attend, capture and follow up on action items from turn-over project meetings for new projects.
• Conduct internal – and customer project kick-off meeting.
• Create and maintain project schedules.
• Create and maintain planning documents such as Manufacturing Schedule Reservations (MSR), invoice schedules, engineering releases, etc.
• Manage customer deliverables, communication, and relationships.
• Review, track and deliver completion of project contract requirements.
• Communicate project status, actions, risks, etc. to internal – and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate with sourcing, engineering, installation, and others to manage suppliers.
• Forecast, plan, and track project finances against as-sold budget.
• Manage project change control to document variance to scope, schedule, or budget compared to as-sold.
• Customer and vendor site visits to coordinate activities, track progress and provide directions.
• Manage software development plans, releases, and test plans.
• Review commissioning check lists and test plans for completeness.

Required Skills / Abilities:

• Planning, Scheduling and Forecasting.
• Tracking and Monitoring.
• LeadershipNovice.
• Project team developmentNovice.
• Time management & ability to multi-task.
• Controls/PLC Implementation.
• Software Implementation.
• Project Management methodologies.
• Decision MakingIntermediate.
• Communication, brevity, and executive presence.
• Customer Management.
• Negotiation.
• Demonstrate suitable Power Skills.
• Microsoft Project.
• Microsoft Office (365) experience.
• Flexibility to travel by air around the country and CanadaRequired.
• Hold a valid US driver's license.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in operations, Engineering, Management, or similar discipline
• 3+ years of experience in engineering or project management (Sr. PM)
• Experience with subcontract language and project cost accounting
• Experience with NetSuite or other ERP system
• Electrical and Mechanical Installation (sr. PM)
• Familiar with computer software, hardware, communication networking
• Auto-CAD and Auto-CAD electrical (Sr. PM)
• Preferred experienced in Industrial Automation or Material Handling
• Experience with PLC/Controls solution implementation
• Experience with software project development, testing and implementation (Sr. PM)
• PMP certification is a plus

Work EnvironmentThis is primarily a desk-based role, requiring extended periods of sitting and computer use. While the role is mainly desk-based, mobility within the office, manufacturing facility, customer – and construction sites may be required for meetings and interactions with colleagues. Office environment with face-to-face and virtual team interaction

Trew EEO Statement Trew and its companies are an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.

Other DutiesPlease 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.

Physical RequirementsProlonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift 50 pounds at times. Ability to traverse office, manufacturing facility and customer sites. Possesses the agility to navigate stairs with ease and exhibits a high level of comfort with extensive walking. Proficient in ambidextrous tasks, demonstrating the capability to effectively utilize both hands for carrying and handling items.