Project Manager

EMD Curtiss Wright Electro Mechanical; Summerville (SC); 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 SAS in Summerville, SC is seeking a Project Manager to lead mid-sized hardware projects. You will manage schedules, budgets, and client communications, coordinating with engineering, manufacturing, and finance to ensure on-time delivery within budget.

Requirements include a engineering or business degree, 7–10 years in PM, and DoD exposure. PMP is a plus and strong analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• US citizenship required due to DoD requirements.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business; Master’s degree preferred.
• 7–10 years in a similar project management role with hardware production/delivery.
• PMP certification is an asset; strong schedule management skills (MS Project or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Ensure projects meet delivery and financial requirements.
• Support order capture with proposals and master schedule input.
• Lead client and internal meetings during execution.
• Maintain master project schedule and drive corrective actions.
• Serve as focal point for all project communications and issues.
• Coordinate with functions in a matrix reporting environment.
• Lead project reviews and milestone meetings with management.
• Navigate contract scope changes with clients; negotiate as needed.
• Apply Earned Value Management and risk management practices.

Skills

Project management

MS Project

Budget management

Client communication

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Finance acumen

Team collaboration

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

MS Word

Excel

MS Access beneficial

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

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.

To learn more, please visit us at Curtiss-Wright EMS - SAS (cw-ems.com)

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.

Join the WRIGHT Team! Over 95 years of growth, Curtiss-Wright is an integrated, market-facing global diversified industrial company and remains a technology leader through this legacy of innovation.

Through three well-balanced segments – Aerospace & Industrial, Defense Electronics and Naval & Power, we remain focused on advanced technologies for high performance platforms and critical applications.

Diversity, commitment to excellence and dedication to the spirit of pioneering innovation continue to drive the employees of Curtiss-Wright.

Our Values What makes a world-class organization? It all begins with core values that provide a strong foundation for success. Simple in theory, the values of Curtiss-Wright are reflected in every aspect of our operations. To our employees, these are more than words on a wall – we all take these values to heart in our relationships with our customers and each other. Leadership We lead based on vision and strategic direction, empowering employees to reach goals through thoughtful and decisive action. Customer Focus We are committed to achieving total quality by meeting our customers’ expectations and delivering products and services in a timely fashion. Teamwork & Trust Working in a spirit of trust and collaboration, we actively encourage employees to contribute their ideas and innovations to keep our company moving forward. Respect for People We believe that people are our most valuable asset and will always do the right thing in our dealings and interactions with all employees. Integrity We will act with the highest integrity in all of our business relationships and strategic partnerships.

What We Offer Our Employees: Opportunity: As part of the Curtiss-Wright team, you have the opportunity each day to transform the way customers do business, as well as transform your career. Our entrepreneurial environment provides you with excellent experiences that enable you to develop your skills through stretch assignments and the opportunity to work with the best talent in the industry. You will have the opportunity to contribute from day one! Challenging Work: The work we do here is not only challenging, but it is meaningful to our customers, our employees and the communities in which they live and work. You are given the chance to work on some of the most advanced technology projects in the world. Now that something to be proud of! Collaborative Environment: The teamwork among our exceptionally talented people enables us to deliver some of the most advanced solutions to our customers.