Project Manager

Company: Cyclonaire Corp.
Location: York
Posted on: June 24, 2022

Job Description:

Cyclonaire is a custom pneumatic conveying solutions provider that takes pride in our people and the equipment we build. We are committed to solving problems and building relationships. Our team members work together to overcome the various challenges that our customers face in order to provide robust solutions. Our customers rely on us to move multiple different bulk powders, throughout numerous processes, in order to make the endless products they provide. We work hard to be awesome at what we do while taking an attitude of ownership, having a team mentality, and always doing the right thing.Cyclonaire is currently looking for a Project Manager to join our team.Job SummaryThe Project Manager role is responsible for project time, scope and money using traditional project management skills. The Project Manager is ultimately responsible for independently planning, leading, and supporting projects from inception to closure and acting as the main point of contact for the overall project including on-time delivery and customer satisfaction. This role will be able to carry out its functions in accordance with Cyclonaire's Core Values.The Project Manager is responsible for coordination and management of project deliverables and leveraging a multi-disciplined team in all project phases while understanding and accomplishing the customer's goals and using Cyclonaire engineered solutions to protect and promote the interests of Cyclonaire. The Project Manager is responsible for the success of projects and will lead individual projects from the detailed design, manufacturing, shipping, and installation/commissioning processes through full project closure. The Project Manager is responsible for managing a project from conception to functioning solution. The Project Manager prepares and manages detailed time-based plans, including resource alignment and risk management to ensure high-quality customer solutions are delivered per prescribed requirements. The Project Manager, along with the project team, will identify and solve mechanical, electrical, and process issues for the customer during every phase of the project, while managing project cost goals, milestone dates, and customer awareness. The Project Manager facilitates communication amongst project stakeholders to ensure project deliverables are completed on time and within budget, including customer-specified milestones and metrics. The Project Manager maintains a portfolio of multiple projects. This position requires a broad set of skills, organization, and discipline to ensure success. Essential Functions1. Communicate clearly to the customer and Cyclonaire team members what the plan and objectives of the project are (Time, Scope, and Money). 2. Be a voice of the customer to the Cyclonaire Team.3. Profitably manage the transformation process of the sales concept into a robust, customer-centric solution. 4. Problem solve issues throughout the Project lifecycle while meeting Cyclonaire and customer design requirements. 5. Schedule and lead project kick-off meetings and coordinate with other entities to ensure project goals are known.6. Manage project workflow to ensure project deadlines are met.7. Ensure the project stays within budget and provide financial analysis for each project. 8. Requisition and track materials to ensure availability at the time of manufacture.9. Manage the drawing approval process to ensure all project drawings are presented to the customer on time and are approved by the customer on time.10. Manage project schedule to ensure timely drawing completion, material sourcing, fabrication scheduling, test scheduling, shipment, installation/commissioning, and full project closure.11. Coordinate with Project Engineers throughout the design process to ensure proper equipment functionality while adhering to acceptable design standards and customer specifications. 12. Ensure the design will be adequate to solve the customer's problem. 13. Demonstrated ability to use mechanical drafting software such as AutoCAD and SolidWorks to validate and solve critical problems is preferred. 14. With assistance from the Project Engineer, verify equipment functionality as required by the project contract and customer. 15. Coordinate with the Project Engineer to ensure a common understanding of Automation and instrumentation needs.16. Ensure that process control/sequencing requirements are clearly identified and implemented. 17. Support the revision of Sequence of Events documentation and Theory of Operation documentation.18. Coordinate shipping requirements internally and externally.19. Coordinate final acceptance and closure of the project.20. Track and proactively manage change control throughout the project lifecycle using internal and external change control processes. Develop schedules and budgets for proposed project changes (both work variance notifications and requests for modifications). Negotiate changes with client and communicate time, scope, and money impact to the project. Track actual costs for variance against budgets. 21. Work with customer and 3rd party entities as necessary to support the project. 22. Ensure all Project Specifications are identified and implemented by Cyclonaire---special tagging, documentation, etc.23. Write user manuals and documentation for custom projects (as required).24. Travel to the site of installation to facilitate customer meetings, obtain data required to ensure the project is successful, oversee contractors, and ensure the solution being provided will meet customer needs and published specifications. 25. Other duties as assigned.Competencies: --- Strong organizational skills, to maintain project goals.--- Ability to track Project deliverables to ensure they are on track, according to the Project schedule. --- Effective communication, coordination, and cooperation with Sales, Engineering, Accounting, and customers, while maintaining common focus and developing solutions to meet design and delivery needs.--- Attention to detail.--- Time management. --- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.--- Strong knowledge and familiarity with pneumatic conveying process requirements.--- Strong understanding of pneumatic circuits.--- Ability to decipher and interpret Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID) from process flow diagrams or other information. --- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), CRM Systems, Workflow proficiency, SolidWorks and AutoCAD software, Gantt charts --- Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders. --- Ability to manage change via Change Orders and log change occurrences.Education / Experience: An associate's or bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Project Management is preferred. Equivalent combinations of experience and education will be considered. 1-2 years experience in a Project Management role preferred. PMP/PRINCE II certification desired.Physical Demands: Requires frequent fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. Requires occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, and lifting. Work requires constant visual ability. Work requires lifting components that weigh 20+ pounds. Must be able to work at computer or desk for extended periods of time.Work Environment: Clean and climate-controlled office environment in a manufacturing facility when not traveling to customer sites. When traveling to customer sites, an industrial work environment applies. Travel Requirements: Travel may be required 5-10% of the time and for extended periods at times. Must have a valid driver's license and a driving record that permits the use of company automobiles.Safety: Work safely and respect PPE requirements following Cyclonaire safety policies as well as customer-specific policies, which may include dust masks, respirators, chemical suits, etc. Safety shoes (steel toe lace-up 8" boots with defined heel ), safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, and other forms of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required in designated areas. Ability to pass background checks and drug tests as required by Cyclonaire or Cyclonaire's customers.Other Duties: Safe work performance is always required from each employee. Perform all duties and responsibilities in a safe manner in accordance with applicable Health and Safety Manuals. Required to wear or use PPE as applicable and to immediately report unsafe working conditions. Understanding and adhering to Cyclonaire's Core Values are required. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Cyclonaire is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. PI180020334

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