Jr. Project Manager

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Job Title: Jr. Project Manager
Department: Administration
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Cost Center: US1000002B - Sales Back Office

Summary

Under the direction of the Installation and Projects Department Manager, the Jr. Project Manager will develop a thorough understanding of all Lasertube, Sawing, LTFREE, and used machines. Additionally, the position will also develop a thorough understanding of BLM GROUP departments, processes, business systems, and machine product lines. Assist internal and external customers in the planning, development, and execution of assigned machine projects to a high level of quality and customer service and actively participate in scheduled project manager professional development.

Essential Functions

The duties listed below are the specific duties and tasks that someone in this position must accomplish. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the level and/or class of this position.

•Responsible for assigned BLM machine sale projects from beginning to end including;
•Introduction calls with customers to define needs, expectations and project timelines.
•Pre-Installation technical communication and coordination with other departments, including a walkthrough with customers.
•Development and distribution of Lasertube, Sawing, LTFREE, and used machines project documentation and timelines to customers.
•Ensure job box installation and tool shipment planning is complete.
•Participate in pre-installation meetings and visits at customer locations.
•Project wrap up with customers.
•Attend and participate in internal project management meetings with other departments and various levels of management.
•Participate in the development and execution of a BLM quality system.
•Participate in the development and execution of department tracking projects.
•Prepare and send quotes for machine relocations and used machine installations.
•Collect purchase orders for machine relocations and used machine installations, open Microsoft Teams project channels, ensure shipping brackets are onsite, handling pre-installation calls, providing technical support during pre-installation, supervising Microsoft Teams channels, and maintaining continuous communication with customers.
•Ability to work overtime as needed.
•Ability to travel up to 20% as assigned by management.
•Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

•Bachelor’s Degree in a Technical field and/or Business Administration preferred. Prior experience or equivalent military training may be substituted for a degree.
•At least one year of experience in project coordination or project management, preferably in a manufacturing, industrial, automation, or technical field.
•Previous experience working with SAP is highly preferred.
•Hands-on experience with CNC laser cutting machines, sawing systems, and/or automation equipment is highly preferred.
•Professional certification(s) such as CAPM, PMP, and Six Sigma Black Belt preferred.

Licensing/Certifications

Valid Driver’s License with no more than two (2) points on a driving record within a three (3) year period

Knowledge, Skills, and other Abilities

•Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc.)
•Knowledge of project software, preferably Microsoft Project and Gantt charts
•Possess basic 2D CAD software skills preferred
•Highly organized; thorough and efficient; methodical and detailed worker
•Able to work independently and effectively with minimal supervision
•Ability to create, maintain, and manage a project
•Excellent verbal and written communication skills
•Must be able to effectively listen, understand, and analyze problems
•Excellent time management skills
•Able to meet deadlines and communicate deadlines to other team members
•Able to effectively work with all levels of team members
•Fluent in Italian preferred but not required

Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Vehicles Used

General office equipment, including computers, printers, fax machines and telephones

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must be able to accomplish to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to manipulate, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; stand; talk and hear; walk; sit, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and lift or move up to ten (10) pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral visions, depth perception, light sensitivity, and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this position, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret technical data, information, and documents, analyze, and solve problems, use math and mathematical reasoning; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or new skills; work under imposed manufacturing deadlines; interact with staff and other organizations; and frequently deal with dissatisfied or quarrelsome individuals.

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

The incumbent works primarily in an office environment. May occasionally work in a
manufacturing facility where the noise level may be moderate to loud.

The position requires approximately 20% travel. Travel may be local or out of State as required, by land or air.

Reporting Relationships

This position reports directly to the Installation and Projects Department Manager

Supervisory Responsibility

None


We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation with completing the application, you may contact us at (248) 560-0080.