PROJECT MANAGER II - CFA (ID)

Murata Machinery Usa; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Murata Machinery Usa is seeking a capable Project Manager for engineering initiatives in Boise, Idaho. You will coordinate technical, cost, and development activities, ensuring on-time completion of large-scale projects with budgets exceeding millions.

Your leadership will guide engineers and technicians through design, construction, and implementation phases. The role requires a 4-year engineering degree and 4–5 years of related experience, with travel up to 25% and strong vendor, budgeting,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with 4-5 years of related experience.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Strong project management and budgeting skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across teams.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project plans including scope, schedule, budget, and resources.
• Coordinate installation between site supervisor, crews, vendors, and customers.
• Approve payments, change orders, and credits to projects.
• Ensure timely completion and alignment with project objectives.
• Maintain project documentation and status reports.
• Lead project teams and provide guidance to meet objectives.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and computer suppliers.
• Review drawings and specifications for compliance.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Vendor management

Cross-functional coordination

Education

BSME or BSEE

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Boise - Boise, ID 83716
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: 4 Year Degree
Travel Percentage: Up to 25%
Job Category: Engineering

Job Summary

Coordinate the technical aspects of projects, including research, costing, development work, problem solving, model designing, and coordinating all construction activities. Adapt, alter, or improve existing models when necessary. Responsible for meeting scheduled completion dates and projected building costs and coordinating the efforts of subordinate engineers and/or technicians. Utilizes experience as a project manager to manage major projects exceeding $100MM with limited/no leadership involvement. Demonstrated success across multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, including scope, schedule, budget, and resource allocation from start to completion through the 5 key phases: concept, award, preparation, execution, and closeout.
• Develop budgetary through final quotations.
• Select vendors through a competitive bid process.
• Establish project timelines/schedules and oversee project execution to ensure timely completion.
• Coordinate all aspects of project installation between Automated Systems' site supervisor, installation crews, vendors, and customers.
• Approve release of payments/invoices, change orders, and other credits/debits to projects.
• Closely follow systems installation from day‑to‑day, addressing and resolving issues to ensure customer satisfaction and a fully functional system.
• Manage document flow to ensure customer receives proper manuals such as maintenance/operation/spare parts, etc.
• Respond to customer calls relating to issues with existing systems.
• Manage project budget to ensure compliance and alert management if issues arise.
• Receive quotes for project work as needed and prepare PO requests to ensure work is done in a timely manner.
• Solve issues on site quickly and with minimal assistance from others.
• Communicate with project stakeholders, ensuring alignment with project objectives. Lead project teams, providing guidance, motivation, and direction. Maintain project documentation, including status reports and change logs. Contribute to project management best practices within the organization.

System Design & Engineering

• Perform comprehensive conceptual automated systems design and develop systems specifications for potential and existing customers.
• Coordinate engineering design between mechanical, electrical, and computer suppliers worldwide.
• Review and approve all drawings and functional specifications.

Technical Skills

• Utilize AutoCAD and other software to review, update and modify designs.
• Demonstrate knowledge of system design rules and application in the field.
• Manage project quality control during installation phases and resolve issues.
• Review designs for potential issues and proactively address issues prior to installation.
• Work with installation team to develop timelines and schedules for project.
• Develop RFQ document for assigned projects.
• Demonstrate ability to run projects from start to finish and meet objectives on timelines, profitability, and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, BSME or BSEE from a four‑year college or university; four to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Language skills: Ability to create, read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, blueprints, schematic diagrams, and technical drawings; ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, or governmental regulations; ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Mathematical skills: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry, and apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Reasoning ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form, furnished in written or oral form, and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Other skills and abilities: Strong project management skills; knowledge and ability to apply project management techniques; knowledge and experience with personal computers and various application software such as spreadsheets, word processors, and database managers.
• Travel: Up to 25% travel including domestic and international with overnight stays. A valid driver’s license and good driving record are required.
• Physical demands: Regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. Occasionally required to stand or walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell. Must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work environment: Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration. Noise level usually moderate.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.