Project Manager

Curtiss-Wright Corporation; Summerville (AL); On-site; USD 86,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K with Employer Match and Profit Sh

Health and Wellness Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Referral Program

Competitive Pay

Recognition

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Job summary

Curtiss-Wright Corporation is seeking a Project Manager for our Summerville, SC site to lead mid-sized defense-related projects. You will manage schedules, budgets and client communications, coordinating with engineering, manufacturing, finance and QA to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery.

The role requires DoD familiarity, a bachelor’s in engineering or business (master’s preferred), and 7–10 years of PM experience with production and delivery of hardware.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business; Master’s degree preferred.
• 7–10 years of experience in project management handling equipment/hardware production and delivery.
• Proficient with MS Project or equivalent scheduling tools; strong MS Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure projects meet delivery and financial requirements.
• Provide proposals and master schedule input during order capture.
• Facilitate client and internal meetings during order execution.
• Maintain and monitor the master project schedule and drive corrective actions.
• Act as the focal point for communications on assigned projects.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to meet client and company requirements.
• Lead project reviews and vendor/management meetings.
• Apply change management and documentation processes.

Skills

PMP certification

Analytical skills

Financial skills

Negotiation

Influence

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or business

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MS Project

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Access

Job description

We are looking for a Project Manager to join our Summerville, SC location.

Your Challenge:

As a Project Manager, you will play a key role within CW-SAS supporting customer deliverables. Responsible for the performance of mid-sized projects or a definite portion of a larger program. You will develop and control schedule and budget on assigned projects, as well as being designated as the point of contact for customer communications, meetings and questions. This position requires interaction with engineering, manufacturing, project management office, planning, quality assurance, contacts and finance to address all project actions.

We Take Care of Our People:

• Paid Time Off
• 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing
• Health and Wellness Benefits
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Referral Program
• Competitive Pay
• Recognition
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Salary: $86,100-$124,300

Please note that the hourly range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in SC. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.

Your Responsibilities:

• Ensure projects meet delivery and financial requirement
• Participates in the order capture process by providing proposals and master schedule input
• Facilitate numerous meetings with clients and company personnel during the order execution process
• Monitor and maintain the master project schedule, initiating and facilitating corrective action to maintain delivery and cost objectives
• Act as company focal point for all communications, questions and issues requiring action on assigned projects
• Work with and monitor other company functions in a matrix reporting relationship to ensure compliance with all client and company requirements
• Drives project review and shipment meetings with company management
• Elevate barriers to successful project execution as necessary
• Operates with a high level of expertise to plan, facilitate and coordinate the order execution process for engineering studies Revamp projects, and/or production of new equipment, to ensure that client orders are accomplished within the prescribed time frame and budget parameters
• Must possess negotiation skills and commercial experience for management of contract scope changes directly with clients
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must possess influence skills to deal effectively with D-R matrix reporting structure
• Creates a method of change management including ownership of a documentation library, communication plans, process training etc.

What you Bring:

• Due to DoD requirements, candidates must be US citizens
• Must be able to obtain and maintain DoD Security clearances and approvals
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business. Master’s degree is preferred
• 7-10 years of experience in similar project management role, directly responsible for equipment/hardware production and delivery.
• Must possess comprehensive knowledge of project management concepts, practices and procedures, and schedule management tools (i.e. MS Project or equivalent)
• Proficient in application of computerized systems, including standard business applications (i.e. MS Word and Excel required, MS Access beneficial)
• PMP certification is an asset
• Strong analytical and financial skills
• Ability to break down complex inputs from senior leaders and experts into actionable plans/courses of action
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management Systems and Risk Management
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and procedures for a high complexity/low mix product line
• In-depth knowledge of process analysis, standardization, continuous improvement, lean, six sigma and operational excellence program.
• Prior experience with Defense contracts is an asset
• Excellent organization, communication (written and oral) and presentation skills

Travel:

5% - 15% per year dependent upon projects assigned

Who we are:

Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance

With a long track record of reliable, technologically superior designs and global resources, Steam & Air Solutions (SAS) is the logical choice to meet the Navy’s current and future turbine-drive and shipboard compression requirements. SAS’s equipment is used on hundreds of U.S. Navy ships to provide power and compression for propulsion, power generation, pump drives, ship service air, oxygen / nitrogen (O2N2) feed air, generator drives, and deballasting.

*Please note, benefits are country specific and may vary from location to location.

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Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.

Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.