Project Engineer/Project Manager - Alpharetta, United States - Harvey Nash

Description

Position: Project Engineer/Project Manager

Location: Alpharetta, GA Onsite)

Duration: 18 months, Likely to extend

Job Description:

Summary:

• The main function of a non-IT project manager is to plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as engineering, research and development, financial systems and product roll-out, etc or any other non-IT based project.

Job Responsibilities:

• Coordinate projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of technical activities.
• Present and explain proposals, reports and findings to clients.
• Recruit employees, assign, direct, and evaluate their work, and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence.
• Analyze technology, resource needs and market demand, to plan and assess the feasibility of projects.
• Confer with management, production and marketing staff to discuss project specifications and procedures.
• Review and recommend or approve contracts and cost estimates.

Skills:

• Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, attention to detail and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage one's time.
• Knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.
• Knowledge of computer software, such as MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio etc.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field.
• PMI or PMP certification preferred.
• 5-7 years experience required.

Position's Contributions to Work Group:

• Custom Swgr Project Management Support

Typical task breakdown:

• Successful execution of custom switchgear projects and/or accounts from Order Entry through Project Closeout.
• This position works with cross-functional multi-project team resources to ensure expectations are delivered according to defined scope, timeline, documentation, and cost parameters.

Interaction with team:

• Needs to be able to work well within team structure.
• Needs to have very good communication skills, both verbally and technically, via email and other electronic communications means.

Work environment:

• Office work environment
• Shop floor - has required PPE gear

Education & Experience Required:

• The position requires Experience in dealing with multiple disciplines such as contractors, consultants, engineering, sales, purchasing, and commissioning agents in regards to power generation and or electrical design products.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple simultaneous projects involving cross-functional technical teams within budgetary and schedule constraints.
• Demonstrated knowledge of project and business management principles, methods and techniques.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and situations to achieve superior proactive project order management and customer service.
• Demonstrated skills and experience in mediation and negotiation.
• Strong verbal communication, written communication, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated experience directing internal and client teams involved in multiple activities.
• Ability to strategically and tactically organize and structure project execution activities.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated skills in Microsoft Office 365.
• The position typically requires a college or university degree or equivalent experience.
• In addition, 5+ five years of job-related experience are typically required.

Technical Skills

(Required)

• Strong MS office computer skills – intermediate
• Strong coordination skills

Soft Skills

(Required)

• Able to multi-task a variety of projects and activities during a full day. Needs to be very pleasant and easy to work with among groups.

*Benefits will also be available and details are available at the following link: Harvey Nash Benefits