Project Manager

Gutor Electronic Americas, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with up to 6% company match

Cigna dental, vision, FSA, and HSA savings account options

20 days of vacation

Job summary

Gutor Electronic Americas, LLC is looking for a Customer Project Manager in Houston, Texas. This full-time position involves leading international projects, serving as the primary customer contact, and ensuring project execution aligns with company standards.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of project management experience in the Electrical or Oil and Gas industry and excellent communication skills. Benefits include a competitive salary of $100,000 to $120,000 and comprehensive health insurance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in the Electrical or Oil and Gas industry.
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience.
• Proficient in project management tools and economics of project business.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary customer contact throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure sales initiates the hand-over to execution.
• Lead and organize status meetings for project updates.

Skills

Project management experience

Communication skills

Fluency in English

Technical knowledge

Ability to manage multiple projects

Education

Technical Engineering Degree (HF)

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

Position Overview

Gutor is a leading international manufacturer of UPS systems for industrial applications. We have been in business for over 75 years and are committed to providing customers with high‑quality products and services. We are seeking a Customer Project Manager (f/m/d) for our UPS production site to lead international projects and serve as the primary customer contact throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Customer Management
  • Act as the point of contact for project and technical communication with the customer.
  • Involve the customer in decision‑making and provide regular progress reports.
  • Manage customer inspections (PIM/FAT/Packing Inspection).
• Project Execution (Planning, Steering & Controlling)
  • Ensure sales initiates the hand‑over to execution and participate in the customer kick‑off meeting.
  • Handle planning elements and milestones in accordance with the Gutor Project Process (ETO CPP) in coordination with Engineering, Operations, and Customer Service teams.
  • Identify and minimize non‑conformance costs.
  • Lead and organize status meetings for regular project status reviews.
  • Cooperate closely with the assigned Application Design Engineer and monitor document submission status with documentation teams.
• Position Type and Hours
  • Full‑time, salaried/exempt position.
  • Monday‑Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in the Electrical or Oil and Gas industry.
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience.
• Strong communication skills with situational adaptability, sensitivity, and politeness.
• Proficient in project management tools, finance, upselling, and economics of project business.
• Fluent in English; Spanish is optional.
• Ability to handle several projects in parallel.
• Ability to review and understand project specifications, identify deviations, and oversee implementation.
• Basic technical knowledge.

Desired but Not Essential

• Experience in the Oil & Gas industry.
• UPS knowledge.
• Technical Engineering Degree (HF).
• Fluency in Spanish.
• Understanding of invoicing requirements and financial aspects such as letters of credit and bank guarantees.
• Knowledge of power distribution systems (AC/DC panels and DC switchboards).

Personal Attributes

• Leadership capabilities: team development, motivation, coaching, and mentoring.
• Results and solution orientation.
• Motivation and inspiration.
• Customer focus.
• Decision‑making ability.
• Organizational and quality orientation.
• Ability to work in an international and multicultural environment.
• Initiative to acquire knowledge and skills to improve job performance continuously.

What We Offer

• Base salary range: $100,000 – $120,000 USD, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Paid holidays and 20 days of vacation.
• 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match.
• Cigna dental, vision, FSA, and HSA savings account options.
• Basic life and disability insurance with voluntary supplemental life insurance.
• Health and fitness reimbursement.

Physical Requirements

The employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls, and to reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently needs to sit for long periods, stand, talk, and hear.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Gutor is an equal‑opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.