Technical Project Manager II

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases in Huntington Beach, CA, seeks a Project Manager to coordinate multi-disciplinary manufacturing projects, ensure schedules and budgets are met, and interface with customers on contract and technical requirements.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent and 5+ years in manufacturing project work, with strong PM, problem solving and communication skills. Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent required.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing-related projects.
• Strong project management, problem solving and customer service skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal relations.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and coordinate project activities to meet specifications, schedules and budgets.
• Interface with project staff to outline work plans and assign duties.
• Oversee resource allocation and progress across multiple projects.
• Direct staff to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
• Interface with customers on contract and technical requirements.

Skills

Project management

Customer service

Communication skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Company Overview

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases is a leading provider of cryogenic pumps, heat exchangers, process systems, services, and solutions for the LNG and industrial gases industry. We are a subsidiary of Nikkiso Company Ltd, a leading industrial manufacturer headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with over $1.5 B in annual revenue, 8000 + employees worldwide, and publicly traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Job Overview

Position Summary:

The Project Manager plans, directs, and coordinates activities of projects to ensure that objectives are accomplished within established specifications, schedules, and budgets.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Reviews project proposal to determine time frame, funding, limitations, procedures for accomplishing projects, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of projects.
• Interfaces with project staff to outline work plan and assign duties.
• Responsible for overseeing and managing the allocation and utilization of resources across multiple projects within the organization.
• Directs activities of staff to ensure project progresses on schedule and within budget.
• Coordinates interdepartmental functions to minimize delays.
• Provides technical advice to project staff and meets with them on a regular basis to review program status, resolve problems, and plan future actions.
• Reviews status reports and modifies schedules or plans as required
• Prepares project reports for management and advises status on a regular basis.
• Interface with customer on all aspects of contract and technical requirements.
• Anticipates potential schedule delays and initiates plans for alternative actions.
• Interfaces with customers on schedules, meetings, problems and program status.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge and Critical Skills/Expertise:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• Five years of experience related to manufacturing industries.
• Strong project management, problem solving, and customer service skills.
• Demonstrated originality and initiative.
• Considerable flexibility of methods required to meet program goals.
• Excellent interpersonal relations, customer service, and oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent MS Office application experience.

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.

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 weekdays, weekends, nights and/or holidays.
• Ability to lift to 40 lbs. may be required.
• Job will generally be performed in an office environment but may require extensive international travel to a client’s office or site, production facility or industrial/construction job site, trade show or any other type of event related to the industry. Extensive periods of sitting and standing during meetings, presentations and travel may be necessary. Conditions will vary at each location, but the conditions listed above will generally apply.
• Candidates will be required to show a driving abstract with a clean driving history for travel between the Nikkiso facilities and client sites/offices as required. A valid driver’s license is necessary.

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 Manager
• Job specific training modules deemed necessary by employee’s President, Manager, or Director will be required of all employees on an ongoing basis

Employees are required to wear Nikkiso provided PPE as/when needed. PPE’s 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.

Salary

$77,000 - $120,000

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.