Project Manager
Company Overview: American Power Innovations, a well-established $40M+ electrical products and services company headquartered in Tulsa, OK, is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Project Manager. We offer a competitive compensation package that includes company-paid health insurance options, eleven paid holidays, a 401(k) plan, and much more.
Overview: The Project Manager will manage projects ranging from small, enclosed control systems to complex e-House customer project orders, ensuring customer satisfaction through efficient project execution. Responsibilities include initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing customer projects.
Responsibilities:
- Validate project scope, schedule, cost, and contract terms with customers, including technical and commercial elements. Act as the lead contact during project execution.(Project Initiation)
- Develop andmaintainproject organization, schedule, and risk register. Engage with internal manufacturing facilities and third-party vendors.(Project Planning)
- Monitor project execution through kick-off meetings, scheduling, and communication with all parties. Drive risk and change management, solve problems, and improve customer relationships.(Project Execution)
- Manage projectscopechanges and process change orders to ensure project alignment with customer requirements and company standards.
- Oversee project performance, verifying task completion,monitoringthe project team, and managing project updates. Establish regular reports for stakeholders.(Project Monitoring and Control)
- Manage projectcloseout, including financial reconciliation, verification of equipment arrival, installation, start-up coordination, and training support. Capture lessons learned and documentation for future projects.
- Utilize knowledge of electrical products and project management fundamentals.
Qualifications:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to understand complex technical topics.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a desire to work in a team environment.
- Proven organizational and project management skills.
- Fundamentalunderstanding of project management and project finance.
- Ability to build andmaintaintechnical and commercial awareness.
- Ability to develop and implement action plans to increase customer satisfaction and business efficiency.
- Strong planning and customer service skills.
- Results-oriented with critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Strong influence and decision-making skills.
- Conflict management and stress tolerance.
- Adaptability.
Education:
- Bachelor's degreepreferred; Engineering discipline preferred.
- PMP certificationa plus.
Experience:
- Threetofiveyears of experience managing projects/programs.
- Understandingelectricalsystems integration, HVAC, or other building or electronic control systems is a plus.
- Knowledge of electrical enclosure integration is a plus.
- Proficiencyin Microsoft Office programs (Word,MSProject, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams).
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems and their application in project management.
- Understanding ofSupply Chain Managementprocessand production workflows.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able toliftto 15 pounds.
Equal Opportunity Employer: American Power Innovations is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
