Engine Project Manager – Power Generation

JOB SUMMARY:

Manage Power Systems’ projects after the sale has been closed through final completion. Manage procurement and execution through organized communication, scheduling and instructions. Prevent cost overrun and maintain the profit level projected for the project. Coordinate activities of Power Systems' departments and vendors involved in procurement, handling, assembly, fabrication, testing, delivery, invoicing, installation and start up of projects. Ensure accuracy, with assistance as appropriate, of all design-engineering specifications for allied equipment, procurement of allied products, accuracy of drawings, and assembly instructions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Reviews customer specifications, proposal, and Bill of Materials to thoroughly understand the sales project details and to ensure all required information is present. Recommends changes, additions or deletions to satisfy customer requirements while maximizing project profitability.
• Creates, maintains, and completes electronic project record using internal Project Management software. Ensures that all important documentation and conversations related to the project are captured within the project record.
• Prepares Caterpillar engine orders for transmission to CAT or identifies the inventory unit which will fill the project engine requirements. Maintains communications with Sales Coordinator regarding engine order acceptance, any order problems, RTS, and scheduled arrival.
• Prepares Bill of Materials, purchase specifications, RFQs (Requests for Quote) and creates/issues Purchase Orders for all allied equipment required to outfit the engines to meet customer specifications.
• Prepares any and all necessary project timelines to establish material ordering, receiving, assembly, testing and delivery deadlines.
• Ensures Commercial Engineer prepares all required project submittals of equipment, as required by specification, to submit to customer/engineer for equipment approval. Assists in preparation of all necessary drawings, wiring diagrams, etc. for including in submittals. Obtains necessary allied/vendor cut sheets, drawings and diagrams, as necessary for submittal.
• Prepares and issues Service Instructions document for use by Service and Parts Departments. Provides all of the background and ambient application information, equipment application and configuration details of engine as ordered. Includes all assembly instructions for adding to or reconfiguring the engine for the application. Provides all necessary supporting documentation, drawings, copy of specification. Manages internal costs and review internal work orders for adherence to agreed upon costs.
• Acts as liaison to Engine Inventory Administrator for purposes of maintaining inventory and for preparing all customer invoices. Prepares all required Invoicing Cost Estimates at time of delivery to ensure project gross profit accuracy at time of customer invoice and communicate to Engine Inventory Administrator.
• Negotiates project additions for any equipment or installation service requirement, as necessary, which is not a part of the original specification or bid quotation.
• Ensures all as-built project drawings, as required per specifications and installation requirements, are completed by Commercial Engineer at completion of project and are provided to customer.
• Identifies, communicates and ensures credit of all engine discount programs (CAT or Empire).
• Create an environment of ownership and personal accountability where each person is responsible and accountable for their performance.
• Work safely at all times. Adhere to all applicable safety policies. Comply with all company policies, procedures and standards.

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