Project Manager

States Manufacturing Corporation; Dayton (MN); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO/ESST

Paid holidays

Health insurance

401K / Life Insurance / STD

Job summary

States Manufacturing Corporation is seeking a Project Manager with expertise in project management, planning, and customer service. Knowledge of electrical power distribution is preferred. You will coordinate from sales order entry to shipment, lead cross-functional design reviews, and ensure on‑time delivery across engineering and production.

The role is full-time with Mon-Fri 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and up to 25% travel to facilities and customer sites. Strong MS Office and ERP skills required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management or related field.
• Knowledge of Electrical Power Distribution Equipment preferred.
• Experience with an ERP system.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Conduct design reviews and coordination of projects with sales, engineering, and production.
• Verifies project specifications for and sales orders for validation of project conditions, while interfacing with customers for clarification or modifications needed to a project.
• Perform project review and follow up meetings with production, engineering, and sales to document progress and coordinate testing and delivery to end users.
• Document purchased parts sequencing and follow up with vendors to communicate production lead times and delays on components.
• Perform project review and documentation for factory inspection, quality inspection and internal and customer-based testing.
• Perform value stream duties to improve project flow, simplify construction, and standardize products and parts produced by the company.
• Coordinate delivery and documentation of projects to end user sites.
• Creates and manages project documents, schedules, submittals, and manuals utilizing engineering inputs and managed documents.
• Leads the coordination, analyzing and acting upon information and feedback of customer needs or requests.

Skills

5+ years experience

Team coordination

Problem solving

Client/customer service

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management or related field

Tools

ERP system

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Description

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Project Manager with Industry Technical Expertise. The ideal candidate would have experience in project management, project planning, and customer service. Extensive knowledge of the electrical power distribution industry is preferred. Ability to work in a team environment providing coordination and support from the sales order entry to shipment of completed products.

This is a full-time position. Typical working hours will be Monday – Friday with hours ranging from 7:00a.m. to 5:00p.m.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct design reviews and coordination of projects with sales, engineering, and production.
• Verifies project specifications for and sales orders for validation of project conditions, while interfacing with customers for clarification or modifications needed to a project.
• Perform project review and follow up meetings with production, engineering, and sales to document progress and coordinate testing and delivery to end users.
• Document purchased parts sequencing and follow up with vendors to communicate production lead times and delays on components.
• Perform project review and documentation for factory inspection, quality inspection and internal and customer-based testing.
• Perform value stream duties to improve project flow, simplify construction, and standardize products and parts produced by the company.
• Coordinate delivery and documentation of projects to end user sites.
• Creates and manages project documents, schedules, submittals, and manuals utilizing engineering inputs and managed documents.
• Leads the coordination, analyzing and acting upon information and feedback of customer needs or requests.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management or related field
• Knowledge of Electrical Power Distribution Equipment preferred.
• Experience with an ERP system.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Ability to pass background and drug test prior to employment.
• Ability to work in a team environment to accomplish daily tasks.
• Superior problem solving, project management and analytical skills.

Physical Requirements/Working Environment:

• This position requires the ability to sit, and bend or stand for extended periods of time.

Travel Requirements:

• Up to 25% to Forgent Manufacturing facilities and customer sites

Benefits

• PTO/ESST
• Paid holidays
• $100 individual deductible and $300 family deductible health insurance
• Paid weekly
• Vision and Dental Insurance
• 401K / Life Insurance / STD

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