What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager - Houston, TX - ETO position at konecran01t1.valhalla12.stage?
Country: United States (US)
Location: Houston, Texas (US-TX)
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At Konecranes, we believe that great customer experience is built on the people behind the Konecranes name – people committed to providing our customers with lifting equipment and services that lift their businesses. Everything we do, we do with passion and drive.
We believe diversity drives business success and is the foundation for our growth. We welcome different backgrounds and skills that enrich our community and we promote a place where we can ALL be ourselves. This is what makes Konecranes a unique place to work.
Project Management of Engineered to Order projects in valued 1 Million to 10 Million. The scope of responsibility begins after order acceptance by the company and continues through equipment commissioning, customer acceptance and warranty period.
Responsible for meeting project profitability targets and financial expectations for assigned projects. Make sure the project cost is monitored, controlled, forecasted and customer is invoiced according to the contract.
- Review technical and commercial information of the project assigned to ensure understanding of scope of project. Ensure that every team member is aware and knowledgeable of project targets and how they will be accomplished, lead and Manage the Project Team.
- Formulate project execution plan, monitor for compliance, and take action to correct any plan deficiencies.
- Formulate Project execution Plan and and ensure it is controlled and managed according to the Konecranes procedures & best practices to have controlled process from the beginning to the end of the process.
- Establish and maintain job files. Ensure records are accurate and ERP System is up to date and any given time
- Schedule internal kick off meetings. During the meeting Project Manager shall inform Engineering and Production departments the scope of the project, project requirements and project schedule.
- Manage the internal and external communications related to the project. To secure communication flow between the Konecranes functions (engineering, manufacturing...), customer, suppliers and subcontractors. Establishes and maintains professional relationships and open communication.
- Reviewing and confirming internal purchase orders for major components
- Visit different Konecranes facilities and subcontractor as required in order to determinate the progress of fabrication.
- Coordinate the shipment of crane to job site– coordinate with installer and customer. Ensure subcontractor has sufficient information to complete installation. If necessary, arrange site visit with subcontractor prior to installation.
- Arrange start up and commissioning of equipment with appropriate service group and/or subcontractors
- Handling and closing all project related warranty claims using corporate quality systems and guide lines
- Open, follow up and close any Warranty claim, internals and/or externals
Qualifications:
- Post secondary degree or diploma from a college or technical institute is preferred.
- Project Management Experience (min. 7 years) preferably in heavy machine equipment
- Must have demonstrated leadership experience and well developed “people” skills.
- Ability to understand delivery scopes and logistics concepts
- Must demonstrate Technical Aptitude.
- Good general organizational and management skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage and prioritize own use of time.
- Exceptional English communication skills are required. Must demonstrate good “people” skills.
- General PC skills, MS Windows, MS Outlook, MS Excel Required. SAP/ERP system experience a large plus
Konecranes, Inc. and its affiliates will not accept resumes from external recruiters or agencies without a Service Agreement and Agency Portal submission. Any resumes sent without a Service Agreement and Agency Portal submission with Konecranes, Inc. are void of any fees and free for internal use. Applicable Konecranes data protection obligations are the responsibility of the agency.
Konecranes is a world-leading group of Lifting Businesses™, serving a broad range of customers. We are truly a global company with 16,900 employees at 600 locations in 50 countries. For over 80 years, we have been dedicated to improving the efficiency and performance of businesses in all types of industries. We believe that sustainable growth is a result of a strong responsible performance. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Other Protected Category.
