Project Manager I (m/f/d)

Ensure timely development of unique, high quality and safe product concepts/designs which meet sales and/or customer specifications and which are accompanied by credible material cost and engineering time estimates.
Ensure accurate and cost-effective specification of all mechanical components and materials necessary to complete projects.
Ensure the proper preparation and accuracy of all design documentation, including drawings and documentation for project files.
Effective planning and managing of project tasks to ensure mechanical engineering work is completed on schedule, with accuracy, and within established cost guidelines.
Provide suggestions for and implementation of other ideas to reduce cost on existing products to achieve optimum performance and minimum cost.
Maintain accountability for mechanical design work by monitoring project task costs and schedule adherence, initiating corrective action as necessary.
Provide ongoing technical support throughout the life of the project.
Represents the company when interacting with customers during selling, design, manufacturing, or installation/operation phases of project.

Responsibilities:

Project Scheduling
Coordination with Service Division on installations and crew schedules.
Work with Site Team on material deliveries and inventory.
Create, attend, and run job specific meetings as needed.
Coordination with other departments including Sales, Engineering, Purchasing, Production, Shipping/Receiving, Accounting, and Service.
Communicate solutions and resolve issues/problems that may arise throughout the life of a project.
Perform regular quality and design conformance inspections on work-in-process on manufacturing floor as well as subcontract vendors. Initiate action and assist providing technical direction to resolve product configuration and/or performance discrepancies.
Participate in pre-sale and post-sale meetings with customers as assigned.
Coordinate with Sales and Engineering on creating, processing, and communicating Change Orders as needed.
Coordinate with Engineering and Production to monitor and maintain project budgets for material & labor through weekly labor and cost reports.
Work with Accounting for proper billing and problem collections.
Possess excellent organizational, verbal, and correspondence skills.
Participate in other special assignments as assigned supporting department activities, overall goals, and objectives.

Passion for high quality work.
Ability to think critically, innovate, and solve challenging technical problems.
High attention to detail.
Effective time management and logical decision-making abilities.
Ability to self-start and self-motivate with no supervision.
Capacity to handle pressure.
Strong work ethic and the ability to handle peak work times.

Proficient in the use of Project Management software tools. (MS Project or equivalent)
Good verbal and written skills utilizing office software. (MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Previous experience with heat processing equipment, conveyors, and material handling systems desired.
Good organization, communication, analytical and project management skills
Ability to work on multiple tasks/projects simultaneously.
Ability to travel, domestic and internationally, up to 25% of the time.

Qualifications:

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in industrial / mechanical engineering or 2-year technical degree and equivalent experience.

Experience:
2-5 years of related project management and/or engineering experience, including custom equipment design, new product development, design calculations for sizing equipment, component selection and specification with 0-2 years in coffee processing or similar industry experience

Job Type:
Full-time

Compensation:
$80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Schedule:
Monday through Friday

Work Location:
325 Marriot Drive, Suite 100, Lincolnshire IL 60069

Company Website:
https://probatburns.com

Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Vision Discount Program
Two Week Vacation
Five Sick/Personal Days
Ten Paid Holidays

Any applicant who is interested in this position should send resume and cover letter to: scott.lundry@probat.com.