Project Manager II – Cryogenic Systems

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

Job summary

Nikkiso ACD in Santa Ana, CA is seeking a Project Manager to lead full life cycle projects for diverse customers. You will establish scope, allocate resources, manage schedule and budget, and ensure customer satisfaction with timely deliverables.

The role requires 5–10 years of PM experience, strong communication and problem-solving skills, and a Bachelor’s degree (PMP preferred). Office-based with potential travel and safety considerations in a cryogenic industry.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of project management experience required
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills
• Advanced knowledge of PM standards and best practices
• Data management and problem-solving expertise
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Experience with performance management and quick situational assessment
• Skilled at motivating team members
• Conflict resolution and promoting organizational effectiveness
• Change management and customer relation management experience
• Excellent negotiation skills

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

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Project management

Data management

Problem solving

Negotiation skills

Change management

Customer relations

Conflict resolution

Team motivation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

PMP certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Nikkiso ACD in Santa Ana, CA is seeking a Project Manager to lead full life cycle projects for diverse customers. You will establish scope, allocate resources, manage schedule and budget, and ensure customer satisfaction with timely deliverables.

The role requires 5–10 years of PM experience, strong communication and problem-solving skills, and a Bachelor’s degree (PMP preferred). Office-based with potential travel and safety considerations in a cryogenic industry.