Project Manager II

Nikkiso; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases in Santa Ana, CA is seeking a Project Manager to lead full life cycle projects, establish scope, allocate resources, and deliver customer satisfaction on time and within budget.

The ideal candidate will have 5–10 years of project management experience, exceptional communication, and advanced knowledge of best practices. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred and PMP certification is a plus; some travel may be required.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of project management experience.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Advanced knowledge of project management standards.
• Data management and problem solving expertise.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with budgeting, risk management, and performance metrics.
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution abilities.
• Change management and customer relations experience.
• PMP certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify project stakeholders and determine their needs.
• Coordinate project activities focusing on schedule, budget, and risks.
• Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate work to ensure on-time release.
• Perform cost accounting and risk management.
• Maintain regular contact with clients and vendors.
• Participate in client/contractor meetings and resolve issues.
• Ensure project documentation is complete and stored properly.
• Communicate between Nikkiso disciplines and project participants.
• Generate project schedules, budgets, statements of work, and status reports.
• Provide monthly status updates and day-to-day client communications.
• Track budgets and schedules; adjust as needed.
• Create and execute work plans aligned with changing needs.
• Enforce project standards and methodologies.
• Maintain ongoing communication with customers and internal teams.

Skills

Communication & presentation skills

Advanced PM standards knowledge

Data management & problem solving

Microsoft Office proficiency

Negotiation skills

Change management & customer relations

Conflict resolution

Team motivation

Budgeting & risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

PMP certification

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.

Nikkiso ACDis an engineering and manufacturing company specializing in machinery designed to operate at cryogenic temperatures as low as – 420 degrees Fahrenheit, the boiling point of Liquid hydrogen. For over 50 years, Nikkiso ACD has specialized in centrifugal and reciprocating pumps as well as turbines for air separation. Nikkiso ACD has the most diversified product line in the industry covering nearly every application requiring pumps or turboexpanders.

Job Overview

The Project Manager is responsible for full life cycle project management for a variety of customers. The Project Manager ensures project scope is established and resources are properly allocated so that complete customer satisfaction is achieved and project deliverables are met within budget in a timely manner.

This position is based at Nikkiso ACD located in Santa Ana, CA.

Responsibilities

• Identifies project stakeholders and determine their needs and expectations
• Coordinates all project management activities on assigned projects with focus on managing schedule, budget, and risks and their mitigations
• Plans, schedules, conducts, and coordinates assigned project work; monitors work to ensure on-time release and delivery
• Performs cost accounting and risk/opportunity management
• Ensures extensive regular contact with assigned project clients and equipment vendors is met
• Participates in client/contractor meetings and resolves project management issues
• Ensures project documentation is complete, current, and stored appropriately
• Ensures effective communication and coordination of project requirements pertaining to assigned projects between all Nikkiso disciplines and all other project participants
• Generates project schedules, project budgets, statement of work, and customer status reports
• Generates project status updates monthly and manages day-to-day project communication to clients
• Implements and tracks project budgets and schedules
• Creates and executes project work plans and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements
• Effectively applies methodology and enforces project standards
• Creates and executes project work plans
• Communicates with customers and internal team, revising work plans to meet changing needs and/or requirements

Qualifications

• Must possess 5-10 years of experience
• Must possess exceptional communication and presentation skills
• Advanced knowledge of project management standards and best practices
• Must possess data management and problem-solving expertise
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Experience with performance management and ability to evaluate situations quickly and accurately
• Skilled in motivating fellow team members to excel
• Experience resolving conflicts and promoting organizational effectiveness
• Must have change management and customer relations management experience
• Excellent negotiation skills are a must

Work Environmental and Physical Demands:

• In order to perform the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel, talk and hear, and use fingers and hands to feel objects, tools or controls
• Overtime may be necessary as the workload dictates. This may include week days, weekends, nights and/or holidays
• Job will generally be performed in an office environment, but may require travel to a Client's office, production facility or industrial/construction job site. Conditions will vary at each location, but the conditions listed above will generally apply
• Lifting up to 30 lbs. may be required

Environmental Safety Requirements

• New Employee Safety Training is required by all newly hired employees, including Safety Awareness
• All safety related training is provided and tracked by the EHS Director
• Job specific training modules deemed necessary by employee’s Manager or Director will be required of all employees on an ongoing basis

Employees are required to wear Nikkiso provided PPE as/when needed. PPEs include, safety shoes, safety glasses, face shields, FR clothing, cryogenic gloves, cryogenic apron, cut resistant gloves, safety gloves, hearing protection, hard hats & dust masks. Failure to comply with Nikkiso safety requirements will result in disciplinary actions, up to and including termination.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the employer will provide reasonable accommodations to meet the work environmental and physical demands listed above.

Experience and Education:

• 5+ years engineering product/project management experience required
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred
• PMP certification is preferred
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be accepted

The knowledge, skills and abilities listed above are typically acquired through the levels of education and experience listed. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience that provides an applicant with the listed knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job, may be accepted.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Salary Range: $77,070 - $107,918 per year

EEOC Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Nikkiso CE&IG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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.