Project Manager

Nikkiso Co.; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Nikkiso Co. in Escondido, CA is seeking a Project Manager to plan, direct, and coordinate cryogenic system projects such as LNG regasification and hydrogen fueling stations. The role emphasizes delivering within scope, schedule, and budget while interfacing with customers and cross-functional teams.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree and 5 years in manufacturing, with PMP preferred. Strong communication, problem-solving, and MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or related field.
• PMP Certification preferred.
• Five years related manufacturing industry experience.
• Strong project management, problem solving, and customer service skills.
• Excellent interpersonal relations, oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Reviews project proposals to determine time frame, funding, limitations, procedures, staffing, and resource allocation.
• Interfaces with project staff to outline work plans and assign duties.
• Directs staff to ensure projects progress on schedule and within budget.
• Coordinates interdepartmental functions to minimize delays.
• Provides technical advice to project staff and meets regularly to review status and plan actions.
• Reviews status reports and updates schedules or plans as required.
• Prepares project reports for management and communicates status.
• Interfaces with customers on contract and technical requirements.
• Anticipates potential delays and initiates contingency plans.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

PMP Certification

Problem solving

Customer service

MS Office

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree Business Administration or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Company Overview

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases is a leading provider of cryogenic pumps, heat exchangers, process systems, turboexpanders, services, and solutions for the liquefied natural gas (LNG), liquefied hydrogen (LH2), and industrial gases industries. Applications include fueling stations, marine engines, peak shaving, power generation, virtual pipelines, carbon capture, geothermal power and well stimulation. We are a subsidiary of Nikkiso Company Ltd, a leading industrial manufacturer headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with $1.5 B USD in annual revenue, 8000 + employees worldwide, and publicly traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Job Overview

The Project Manager plans, directs, and coordinates activities of projects to ensure that objectives are accomplished within established specifications, schedules, and budgets. Cryogenic System Projects to include LNG regasification, LNG trailer loading, hydrogen fueling stations, and industrial gas.

Annual Salary: $77,070 to $138,765

Responsibilities

• Reviews project proposal to determine time frame, funding, limitations, procedures for accomplishing projects, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of projects.
• Interfaces with project staff to outline work plan and assign duties.
• Directs activities of staff to ensure project progresses on schedule and within budget.
• Coordinates interdepartmental functions to minimize delays.
• Provides technical advice to project staff and meets with them on a regular basis to review program status, resolve problems, and plan future actions.
• Reviews status reports and modifies schedules or plans as required.
• Prepares project reports for management and advises status on a regular basis.
• Interface with customer on all aspects of contract and technical requirements.
• Anticipates potential schedule delays and initiates plans for alternative actions.
• Interfaces with customers on schedules, meetings, problems and program status
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree Business Administration or Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• PMP Certification (Project Management Professional) from the Project Management institute preferred.
• Five years related manufacturing industry experience.
• Strong project management, problem solving, and customer service skills.
• Demonstrated originality and initiative.
• Considerable flexibility of methods required to meet program goals.
• Excellent interpersonal relations, customer service, and oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent MS Office application experience.

EEOC Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledNikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.