Project Manager

Vogt Power; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Vogt Power International Inc. in Louisville, KY seeks a Project Manager to direct global contracts for HRSG design, fabrication and erection. You will liaison with customers, manage budgets and schedules, and lead supplier and subcontractor relationships across regions.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering (MBA preferred), 5+ years of large project management experience, and the ability to travel internationally. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, MBA preferred.
• 5+ years managing complex, large projects or programs.
• International project management experience preferred.
• Experience with contracts, change orders, and cost control.
• Strong communication and leadership in a matrix organization.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Directs and manages global contracts for HRSG projects.
• Liaises with customers to sustain relationships during contract execution.
• Develops and enforces project quality plans and schedules.
• Identifies risks and manages budget, forecast, and cash flow.
• Oversees supplier evaluation, selection, and contract terms.
• Coordinates field activities through commissioning and closeout.
• Handles NCRs, RFIs, and SDR-related resolutions with stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Contract management

Budgeting

Negotiation

Multilingual

Excel

Travel

Engineering knowledge

Customer management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

MBA

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

About Us

Join a talented team of engineering professionals at Vogt Power International Inc. Vogt is based in Louisville, KY and specializes in the design, manufacture and supply of equipment and solutions to the power generation industry. We are an industry leader in heat recovery steam generators (HRSGs) with both domestic and international customers.

Position Summary

The Project Manager directs and manages global contracts to design, fabricate and erect HRSGs of varying scope and complexity.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Manages all aspects of Capital contracts and contract change orders to optimize the Company’s profit potential and minimize risk and exposure.
• Acts as primary liaison with the Customer to develop and maintain a good working relationship during contract execution.
• Develops the overall Project Quality Plan and assures compliance during execution of the project.
• Identifies and manages all project risks.
• Accountable for the complete project budget, forecast, and monthly cash flow reports.
• Generates the Monthly Project Status Reports to the Customer and VPI Executive Staff.
• Responsible for coordinating and overseeing the development and maintenance of the overall project schedule.
• Develops Supplier Special Terms & Conditions as needed, and generates requisitions for engineered equipment.
• Evaluates and selects suppliers and subcontractors for major materials, engineered equipment and fabrication services in conjunction with VPI Supply Management and Global Supply Management.
• Responsible for coordinating shipping through VPI and BPI Logistics including utilizing Customer systems as well as resolving shipping issues such as Overages, shortages and Damage reports.
• Performs and / or assists in studies for economic / technical optimization of our products within the confines of the Contract.
• Coordinates all project related field activities through completion of commissioning and all punch list activities to include interface with VPI site construction and commissioning Technical Advisors and Customer / Contractor site management, and negotiation / cost control of field related extra work orders.
• Coordinates the resolution and final disposition of NCR’s (Non Conformance Reports) and site RFI’s (Request For Information). Supports Buyers and Subcontract Managers in resolution of SDR’s (Supplier Deviation Requests).

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Engineering. MBA preferred.
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience managing complex large ($5 to $60 million) projects as a project or general manager, with total projectaccountability. International project management experience desired.
• Minimum five (5) years of related industry experience or equivalent experience in each of the following:
• with contract-based project execution
• project management directly leading a technical team
• meeting KPIs pertaining to schedules and budgets
• experience working with external customers and change management, change orders
• experience negotiating with suppliers including contract management, legal terms and conditions and change management
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Multi-lingual skills very desirable.
• Must exhibit strong leadership skills and the ability to work in a matrix team environment.
• Must be available to lead or participate in meetings that occur internationally outside of typical office hours
• Must exhibit an understanding of heat transfer, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and general engineering principles as they apply to the equipment manufactured or supplied by Vogt Power.
• Must exhibit a knowledge and understanding of contracts (legal and financial aspects), cost control and scheduling.
• Must be organized; thorough; able to process, absorb and transfer information expediently; and be able to work under pressure in order to meet deadlines.
• Requires competency in MSEXCEL, WORD and other relevant software.
• Must have a valid passport and be willing to travel both domestically and international.

To provide greater transparency to candidates, we include base pay ranges for all US-based job postings that encompass all potential locations and levels for the open position. Our base pay ranges are set based on the function, discipline, level and regional location and are benchmarked against companies in the same or similar industry. Final offers may vary based on multiple factors, including; education, depth and relevance of work experience, relevant licenses and certifications, and may vary from the amounts listed in the job posting.

The base pay range for this Project Manager role is $110,00 - $160,000 annually.