Project Manager - Service - Nationwide

Job Description

The Dürr Group is one of the world's leading mechanical and plant engineering firms with outstanding expertise in automation and digitization/Industry 4.0. Products, systems, and services offered by the Group enable highly efficient manufacturing processes in different industries. Dürr supplies not only the automotive industry but also other sectors such as the mechanical engineering, chemical and pharmaceutical industries, and the woodworking industry.

The Dürr Group operates in the market with five divisions:

Paint and Final Assembly Systems: Paint shops and final assembly systems for the automotive industry

Application Technology: Robot technology for the automated application of paint, sealants and adhesives

Clean Technology Systems: Exhaust-air purification systems and energy efficiency technology

Measuring and Process Systems: Balancing as well as assembly, testing and filling technology

Woodworking Machinery and Systems: Machinery and equipment for the woodworking the industry

Location: Southfield, MI

Position Summary:

The Project Manager - Service will provide hands on project engineering and management for modification projects related to paint finishing process plant equipment and systems.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Project Lead, which on smaller project can include the engineering, site supervision, safety as needed on site; larger project you would be assigned a team to support as needed.

Detail development and monitoring of bid pack project schedule in conjunction with the master project schedules and purchasing

Ensure that the project scope of work is fully understood by the project team

Develop project schedule with the support of other team members

Coordinate client information (e.g., project scope) with other departments

Coordinate invoicing of vendors and of client with project accounting

Prepare client change orders

Development / Preparation of cost reports/project estimates and monthly updates

Work within the guidelines of the Durr Group project management manual

Monitor site activities for schedule compliance, costs and health and safety

Attend and facilitate project coordination meetings

Clarification and finalization of bid documents

Chair and / or support project meetings

Prepare monthly project progress updates for customer as required

Project cash flow projections

Risk management identify, manage and control project risks

Provide mentoring to associate project managers and graduate trainees

Conduct internal project closeout meeting, generate and distribute closeout report

Closeout the project with the customer and obtain final payment

Manage / approve warranty requests from the customer

Nonessential Functions

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Bachelor Degree in appropriate subject (e.g. Engineering, Construction Management)

Minimum 3 - 5 years of project management experience

Position related experience in paint finishing process equipment and/or conveyor equipment or similar industry strongly preferred

Required/preferred software or hardware skills or certifications required to meet the positions requirements, specifically clarified

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

Good hands on experience mechanically / electrically

Additional Requirements

Pass a pre-employment drug test and be able to pass a drug test at any time during employment.

Adhere to the policies and procedures outlined in the employee handbook

Supervisory Responsibilities

No direct supervisory duties, though management of projects includes directing project related activities of the project team members.

Physical Demands: While performing duties of job, incumbent is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close and distance vision. Additionally, the incumbent will be required to:

Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Climb ladders or stairs

Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work vary based on need. Frequent evening and weekend work are required. May be required to work holidays.

Travel:

This position requires frequent travel, greater than 75%. Travel can be both overnight and during the business day, and can be both local and international.

Other Duties:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Dürr Systems, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type 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.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. We maintain a drug-free work place and perform pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.

Note to all Staffing Agencies: Dürr has a team of dedicated Human Resources professionals who are responsible for all hiring needs. Our practice is to partner and work with our approved vendors on an as needed basis. We do not accept resumes from agencies that are not on our preferred vendor list and have not signed our Recruiting and Permanent Placement Contract. Any resumes submitted from unapproved vendors will be considered unsolicited, and Dürr will not be obligated to pay a referral fee.

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