Project Manager - Reading, PA

Job Overview

Provide direction and management for all project phases to assure its on-time completion within budget and in accordance with contractual obligations. Plan and define individual project goals and devise methods to accomplish them within the contract terms and corporate policies, while developing an in-depth knowledge of client objectives. Monitor, coordinate and document project flow and history in an organized manner to ensure the customer's satisfaction and corporate objectives.

A Day In The Life

Roles & Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Project Manage customer sales orders / projects as assigned from point of order award through equipment installation / start-up and customer remittance, providing a single point of contact for customers after receipt of project order. These projects, as assigned, will generally have a value in excess of $100,000.
• Upon project award, collect and organize all information related to the project, including but not limited to proposal files, order processing information and e-mails.
• Track projects within SAP, Microsoft Project, Excel, etc.
• Develops budgets, schedules and plans for the various elements of the project. Ensure that the project meets or exceeds goals established in these plans.
• Establish the design criteria and preliminary engineering for the project and monitor the final engineering and construction for adherence to these criteria.
• Mobilize engineering design, documentation control and support personnel as needed.
• Coordinate activities between GAI-Tronics' Purchasing Department and sub-vendors and act as the Company representative with the customer and selected vendors during the project execution.
• Monitor, document and report the progress of all project activity, including significant milestones, and any conditions which would affect project cost or schedule.
• Negotiate changes to the scope of work with the customer and report on prospects for additional work.
• Devise and execute action plans to rectify potential project cost overruns and advise the customer and division management of any such changes.
• Promote technical excellence on the project, including furtherance of the Quality Improvement Process.
• Update and post Project Status reports for each active project being managed by the Project Management Department.
• Verify terms and conditions with Corporate Legal and ensure that they are adhered to.
• Coordinate activities and make necessary arrangements for all factory visitors relating to a project, including Factory Acceptance Tests or other inspections, as applicable.
• Assist in continuous development of the Project Management Department.

What will help you thrive in this role?

Required Qualifications :

College degree Engineering or Business preferred; Associate of Engineering / Business degree or minimum three years equivalent experience, together with strong written and oral communication skills. Fully conversant in the use of Microsoft Office products, including MS Project and SAP required.

Physical Demands : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms.

Preferred Skills :

Hubbell Incorporated

Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.

The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses.

We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.

Hubbell Electrical Solutions

Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. HES provides the critical components that allow operators of buildings, factories and other industrial infrastructure to connect, protect, wire and manage power.

Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA : M / F / Veteran / Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.

The above summary of position responsibilities and requirements is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of duties, skills, efforts, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for making decisions related to position performance, employee development, and compensation.