Deputy Project Manager

 

 

Mitsubishi Power Americas, Inc. in Lake Mary, Florida, is looking for a Deputy Project Manager.

 

SUMMARY

 

Deputy Project Manager (DPM) is responsible for supporting the Project Manager in project execution throughout the project lifecycle from firm bid to contract close-out. The DPM supports the overall project while developing and applying critical project management skills associated with project planning, engineering, procurement, communication, scheduling management, budgeting/cost management, deliverable management, scope negotiation, progress reporting and successful team interactions required to meet project and business requirements. The DPM works under the direct supervision of the Director of Projects and Project Manager (PM) to ensure all project deliverables are completed on-time and within budget, with a specific focus on managing the interactions and fulfillment of the OEM scope, including but not limited to the Gas Turbine, Steam Turbine, Generator and Auxiliaries.  Project scope ranges from equipment supply contracts limited to gas or steam turbine only to complete EPC contract with consortium agreements that include the supply of gas turbines, steam turbines, generators, and heat recovery steam generators (HRSGs).

 

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

 

• Assist the Project Manager(s) in safely, efficiently, and successfully executing the project(s).
• Support the development and implementation of the Project Communication Plan.
• Actively prepare/participate before and during key PM project milestones– e.g. turnover from Sales, Project Kick-off, Key Vendor Kick-offs, Scope Baselining, Schedule Baselining, Cost Baselining, Resource Baselining, etc.
• Support the PM’s in tracking and managing financial performance and deliverable performance against a project baseline.
• Monitor and report on project metrics and create and present internal project update presentations and customer project reports.
• Manage and track all OEM scope items, including progress reporting, issue resolution, official communications, change orders, and factory back charges.
• Work closely with Global Supply Chain to manage and control OEM purchase orders, invoice approval and back charge/claim reimbursement process and closeout.
• Integrate with OEM factory fulfillment teams to manage shipping plans and critical documentation.
• Participate in project risk management activities, including the development and update of the Project Risk Register, assessing project risks, planning, and implementing risk mitigation strategies and risk controls.
• Support the development, distribution and retention of project records and reports.
• Actively develop process improvements, keep collection of lessons learned and contribute to the PM organization operational excellence and growth culture.
• Actively maintain critical project organization tools while working to ensure team members understand roles and responsibilities across the project team.
• Actively participate in the development and update of an integrated master schedule for the project and work to identify approaching risks and opportunities associated with critical path method analysis.
• Support the PM in project financial improvements through change management, including the necessary reviews and approvals needed to develop and manage change requests and modification to the scope of work, and/or sc