Project Manager, Plant Automation

  • Rock Falls
  • Cullerton Group
Cullerton Group has a new opportunity for a Project Manager in Rock Falls, IL. The work will be done onsite. This is a permanent job. Compensation is $120,000 - $130,000/yr including benefits (vision, dental, health insurance, 401K, vacation, holiday pay, and bonus). <br><br>Position Summary:<br><br> Manage material handling plant automation projects from start to finish.<br><br> Principal Responsibilities:<br>&bull; Support Engineering Staff<br>&bull; Work with Accounting and Office Staff<br>&bull; Support Sales Staff<br>&bull; Estimate materials and labor for new material handling plant automation solutions<br>&bull; Maintain contact with customers throughout project.<br>&bull; Take on role of project manager for assigned jobs.<br>&bull; Provide direction to Associate and Intermediate Engineers and Production Technicians<br>&bull; Control project costs and define variations from estimates.<br>&bull; Develop, monitor, and control project timelines and schedule.<br>&bull; Work with Purchasing Department to procure project materials and address supply chain<br><br> issues.<br>&bull; Work with Engineering Staff to produce well documented Customer Approval Packages<br>&bull; Communicate and request technical information from vendors and customers.<br>&bull; Attend vendor and customer factory acceptance tests.<br>&bull; Assist customers with onsite and phone troubleshooting and system start up.<br>&bull; Work with Engineering Staff to collect and write detailed instruction manuals for completed<br><br> projects.<br><br> Skills:<br>&bull; Accuracy and high attention to detail<br>&bull; Organized<br>&bull; Good understanding of Mechanical, Electrical, and Software concepts in regards to Material<br><br> Handling Plant Automation Systems.<br>&bull; Time management skills<br>&bull; Excellent verbal and written grammar skills<br>&bull; Problem solving ability<br>&bull; Methodical thinking skills<br>&bull; Ability to communicate to all levels of plant personnel<br>&bull; Ability to change tasks frequently and work on multiple projects simultaneously<br><br> Knowledge, Education or Experience:<br>&bull; Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience<br>&bull; Experience with Industrial Controls, Material Handling Systems, and Plant Automation<br>&bull; Experience in Project Management<br>&bull; Experience in Scheduling<br><br> Characteristics Required:<br>&bull; Ability to work independently without supervision.<br>&bull; Dependable hard working<br>&bull; Flexible to changing priorities and routines.<br><br> Physical Requirements:<br>&bull; Long periods of standing or sitting, with extended periods of work at a computer & traveling