Engineering Project Manager

Overview

At E Tech Group, joining our team means joining a group of passionate and forward-thinking experts. We are one of the largest engineering and system integration firms in the United States, providing value for our clients through IT automation and control solutions for more than 30 years across the Life Sciences, Mission Critical, Metals & Mining, Warehousing & Distribution, and CPG/Food & Beverage industries.

Our national and global scale allows us to help clients develop and implement standardized solutions at any facility, regardless of location or local resources.

We are seeking an Engineering Project Manager to lead a large project or multiple project efforts, potentially involving subcontractors, high-dollar material content, and multiple resources. Your responsibilities will include managing and coordinating the design, procurement, implementation, and commissioning phases of projects, including the commercial, financial, and technical success of the project. You will take a leadership role in developing project proposals and vetting project cost estimates.

You will develop and communicate a clear understanding of the client s project goals and maintain the company s alignment to these goals, enabling your team to exceed client expectations and budgeted profitability.

Location:
Goodyear, AZ

• Lead Proposal Development – Participate in proposal scope, schedule, and cost estimates, as well as Project Management methodology and project pricing and structure. Prepare for a successful handoff from Business Development.
• Manage Client Communication – Ensure effective communication between the client, the project team, Business Development, and the management team at all phases of the project. Resolve scope, schedule, and cost issues as they arise.
• Project Schedule and Plan – Develop the project labor resource plan and procurement plan to meet the client s schedule objective and project cash flow requirements.
• Drive Scope – Maintain firm control of scope and compliance with specifications and contract requirements. Ensure that scope is well defined and communicated, and proactively obtain any required change orders, and develop additional scope opportunities that may serve the client s objective.
• Maintain Cost – Develop and maintain project cost budgets and reports; manage estimated cost at completion, earned value, and contingency. Forecast monthly project costs to avoid overruns.
• Lead the Project Team – Lead the project team in achieving tasks and milestones on schedule and under budget. Work with the Operations group to ensure the right resources are assigned at the right time. Communicate progress to the team and client, and advocate for the project team. Identify project risks in advance and mobilize resources to mitigate them.
• Serve as an ambassador who embodies our Core Values, prioritizing the success of E Tech Group, our clients, and the professional development of our associates.

• BS Engineering degree or equivalent education/experience background
• 4+ years of experience with PLC/SCADA development
• 4+ years of experience managing control systems projects cradle to grave
• 5+ years in a project engineering environment with at least 3 years of dedicated project management experience
• DNA comprised of collaboration and teamwork
• Proficient in the utilization of project management principles, methods, and tools
• Ability to implement Project Management Institute (PMI) based standards
• Ability to utilize technology to lead geographically dispersed project teams
• Experience managing contracts and/or subcontractors
• Familiarity with industrial controls projects
• Experience with project budget / fiscal accountability
• Willing to accommodate 25-30% travel to support on-site project activities

• Controls Engineering background
• Experience with true design projects (EOR)
• Ability to implement Project Management Institute (PMI) based standards
• Experience using project management software such as MS Project
• Food and Beverage experience a PLUS
• Experience managing control system, HMI, plant data historian, and other industrial projects

• 401k + match + prompt enrollment. E Tech Group…