Project Manager

Project Manager

Salas O'Brien has a Project Management opportunity to support new and existing clients both in the Evansville, Indiana / Tri-State area as well as at other client sites within the US for projects for the industrial and manufacturing market. This role requires accountability for overall project delivery including :

• Lead our effort to pursue potential projects.
• Provide the technical assessment of potential project opportunities to aide in project go / no-go decisions.
• Meet with potential clients and quickly grasp their needs, requirements, and processes so we understand how to effectively propose and provide the services needed.
• Listen to our clients' needs and independently provide value to our clients by evaluating options based upon the client's needs and desires, first cost, life cycle cost and energy usage.
• Write persuasive proposals that define our scope of work and schedule and provide scope clarifications that manage our risk.
• Communicate our design recommendations to our clients, project team, construction contractors and vendors in presentations, meetings, via email and phone as necessary.
• Plan and direct the project team so they work efficiently so we meet the project schedule milestones and complete the project work within the proposed fees.
• Lead project teams consisting of other technical disciplines, assuring that the work is accurate and coordinated and that the quality assurance measures have been followed, and ensure the development of consistent and high-quality project deliverables.
• Maintain appropriate contact with our existing clients so that they think of our firm when services our needed.
• Negotiate, manage and know the project's contract / agreement.
• Project financial management including budgeting, change management, invoicing, cash flow forecasts and accruals.

Project types include process and manufacturing related improvements. These projects range from new process developments / capacity equipment additions to facility expansions, interior renovations, building envelope, building mechanical and electrical equipment, site utility infrastructure, life safety and security systems, and material handling equipment. Building types include office, laboratory, warehouse, utility, and manufacturing spaces.

Skills and Attributes required to succeed in this role include :

Requirements and Preferences

Applicants should have a minimum of a BS in Project Management or a technical related field such as Engineering, Construction Management or Facility Management, and at least 5 years of related experience. A working knowledge of Microsoft Project, Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are required at the time of hire.

The Physical and Ergonomic Requirements of this position are as follows :

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