Senior Technical Project Manager

Dürr AG; Southfield (MI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Dürr AG is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead the engineering team from pre-award activities through final project closeout on automotive paint facility projects. You will review contracts, define technical requirements, and coordinate with global teams and customers to ensure successful delivery.

Responsibilities include developing schedules, monitoring costs and progress, mentoring junior staff, and delivering regular reports to stakeholders while maintaining safety and quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in engineering or construction management.
• At least 3 years of automotive paint facility project execution experience.
• Knowledge of Paint & Final assembly Systems (PFS) including Pre-Treatment & E-Coat, work decks, application systems, ovens, coolers used in automotive facilities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); SAP knowledge a plus.
• Strong leadership and decision-making abilities; independent and team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the engineering team from pre-award activities through final project closeout.
• Review contract documents, identify technical and commercial requirements, and track project compliance.
• Develop and monitor the engineering schedule in coordination with the overall project schedule.
• Mentor Associate Project Managers and graduate trainees.
• Prepare monthly project progress reports and customer updates.
• Monitor site activities for schedule, cost, quality, and safety adherence.

Job description

Your Tasks:

• Lead and coordinate the engineering team from pre-award activities through final project closeout.
• Conduct scope-of-work reviews with engineering teams and ensure the complete project scope is clearly understood.
• Review contract documents, identify technical and commercial requirements, and track project compliance.
• Develop and monitor the engineering schedule in coordination with the overall project schedule.
• Partner closely with Project Managers and other departments to keep project activities aligned.
• Coordinate designs and engineering activities with other Dürr entities and global teams.
• Serve as a technical point of contact for customers, contractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Facilitate project coordination meetings and support technical decision-making.
• Clarify and finalize technical bid documents.
• Prepare monthly project progress reports and customer updates.
• Develop project cost reports, cockpit charts, and cash-flow projections where applicable.
• Monitor project costs, schedules, milestones, and site activities.
• Identify, manage, and control project risks.
• Develop corrective actions and recovery plans when project activities fall behind schedule.
• Monitor site activities for schedule compliance, cost performance, quality, and health and safety requirements.
• Work within the guidelines of the Dürr Group Project Management Manual.
• Mentor Associate Project Managers and graduate trainees.
• Lead internal project closeout meetings and prepare final closeout reports.
• Complete project closeout activities with the customer and support collection of final payment.
• Review and approve customer warranty requests.

Your Skills:

• Bachelor Degree in appropriate subject (e.g. Engineering, Construction Management)
• Minimum 3 years of automotive paint facility project execution experience
• Knowledge of Paint & Final assembly Systems (PFS) such as Pre-Treatment & E-Coat systems, work decks and application systems, building utility systems, spray booths and paint application systems, ovens, coolers systems used in automotive manufacturing facilities
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and decision making ability
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of SAP is a plus
• Ability to understand and maintain project schedules
• Good time management skills
• Good organizational skills
• Good verbal communication skills
• Good technical writing skills
• Able to effectively communicate with engineering and estimating departments, contractors, suppliers, and customers
• Able to work well independently and in a team environment
• Able to technically define problems and propose solutions
• Adaptable to change in a learning environment

• Willing and able to work overtime, weekends, and holidays when necessary