Project Manager - Process Mechanical Engineering

Ghafari Associates, LLC

Dearborn (MI)

Presencial

USD 90.000 - 140.000

Jornada completa

Hace 11 días

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Descripción de la vacante

Ghafari Associates, LLC is seeking a seasoned Project Manager for our Process Mechanical Engineering group in Dearborn, MI. You will lead project teams, manage scope, schedule, and budget, and ensure deliverables meet client expectations and contract requirements.

Strong leadership, communication, and the ability to travel are essential. Ideal candidates have 10+ years of experience and a BS in Engineering or Business, with a Master’s preferred.

Formación

10+ years of progressively responsible project management experience in industrial engineering or construction.
Strong leadership and client relationship management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
Ability to manage multiple projects and coordinate cross-functional teams.

Responsabilidades

Lead development of project deliverables and ensure quality standards.
Ensure compliance with contract documents, client standards and codes.
Develop and monitor schedules, budgets, resources, and change control.
Review engineering calculations and contractor deliverables for timeliness and accuracy.
Lead meetings with clients and internal teams, document outcomes.
Oversee invoicing through client approvals and subcontractor payments.
Travel periodically to client facilities or suppliers in North America or international locations.

Descripción del empleo

Job Description:

General Summary:

Our Process Mechanical Engineering group is involved in projects that include mechanical process systems, industrial ventilation systems, fume and dust collection, paint finishing systems, powder pneumatic conveyance, tank farms and specialty fluids.

The Project Manager serves as the project team leader and liaison between the project team, the client and internal management. The PM participates in day-to-day project activities and is responsible for controlling project activities to contain cost, meet deadlines, satisfy client’s expectations and maintain positive client relationships.

Essential Job Functions:

Manage the development of all project deliverables and quality standards required to meet internal and client deliverables.
Be familiar with all contract documents and all project(s) objectives including client standards and code requirements where necessary.
Develop plans for executing and controlling projects, including but not limited to, schedules, budgets, resource management, and change management.
Monitor that all engineering calculations are properly prepared and that the review of contractor calculations and deliverables is performed in a timely fashion according to the scope of the project.
Be accountable for the quality of program deliverables both internally and with the client.
Maintain positive internal team morale, providing direction and coaching as needed.
Effectively and efficiently coordinate, conduct, and document client, project, job review, bid, open issues, kick-off, lessons learned, and other types of meetings.
Ensure that projects are closed out according to internal procedural requirements and client requirements.
Define approval process and timing, both internally and with the client, for review of all project deliverables.
Make sure all project team members are appropriately safety trained, orientated to possible hazards and properly outfitted with personal protective equipment when going or working onsite.
Prepare and monitor all invoicing from pre-approval through client approval and follow-up to ensure timely payments both to Ghafari and from Ghafari to sub-contractors.
Support business development initiatives by participating in proposal / estimate development and by participating in sales and marketing efforts.
Available to travel with periodic overnight visits to client facilities or suppliers in North America or international locations.

Employment Qualifications:

Education:

BS degree in Engineering or Business from an accredited university preferred or a four-year college degree in an engineering discipline.
A Master’s Degree is preferred, however not required.

Experience :

10 or more years of progressively more responsible previous experience.

Skills/Competencies :

Familiarity with the processes associated with general industrial fabrication, product finishing, and assembly systems, including battery manufacturing, is beneficial.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Open to learning and eager to develop skills, with the potential to contribute to other areas within the organization.
Strong leadership skills that highlight a passion for client satisfaction, quality, team building, creative problem solving, critical thinking, mentoring and conflict resolution.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of software, including MS Project, with strength in Excel and PowerPoint.
Highly organized and able to effectively manage a large amount of data and communications.
Proficiency in AutoCAD is a plus. Experience with AutoCAD 3D and Revit is a plus.
Ability to support and manage multiple projects at one time.

About Us

At Ghafari Associates, we don’t just design buildings—we help shape the future of the industries we serve. As a global leader in architecture, engineering, and consulting, we partner with clients to deliver forward-thinking solutions that transform how people work, manufacture, and connect.

Our strength lies in our people. We bring together curious minds, technical experts, and creative problem-solvers who thrive on collaboration and innovation. Whether supporting major industrial programs or advancing federal and commercial projects, our teams are empowered to make a meaningful impact—both for our clients and within our communities.

We are committed to investing in our employees’ financial, physical, and emotional well-being, as well as their professional growth. Through robust training, licensure support, internships, mentorships, and tuition reimbursement, we provide the resources our people need to build rewarding careers while making a lasting difference in the communities we are proud to call home.

Ghafari Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. As a federal contractor, Ghafari Associates maintains affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in accordance with applicable laws.

Pay Transparency

Ghafari Associates will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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