Project Manager - OEM

The Dürr Group is one of the world's leading mechanical and plant engineering firms with outstanding expertise in automation and digitization/Industry 4.0. Products, systems, and services offered by the Group enable highly efficient manufacturing processes in different industries. Dürr supplies not only the automotive industry but also other sectors such as the mechanical engineering, chemical and pharmaceutical industries, and the woodworking industry.

The Dürr Group operates in the market with five divisions:

• Paint and Final Assembly Systems: Paint shops and final assembly systems for the automotive industry
• Application Technology:Robot technology for the automated application of paint, sealants and adhesives
• Clean Technology Systems: Exhaust-air purification systems and energy efficiency technology
• Measuring and Process Systems: Balancing as well as assembly, testing and filling technology
• Woodworking Machinery and Systems:Machinery and equipment for the woodworking the industry

 

Location: Southfield MI

 

Position Summary:

 

The Project Manager (PM) is responsible for handling multiple, often fast-track equipment rebuild/repair/modification projects in the field of environmental air pollution control for customers in diverse industries across North America and Asia. Project size ranges from $20K to $10M. The PM performs project & process engineering, generates & maintains the schedule, forecasts & maintains all costs & scope changes. Manages all communication with the Customer. The PM develops mechanical scopes of work and requisitions mechanical equipment and subcontractors. Works closely with the Sales, Purchasing, Accounting, Manufacturing, Field Operations and Service departments to ensure successful project completion. Some travel is required, potentially overseas.

 

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

 

• Detail development and monitoring of bid pack project schedule in conjunction with the master project schedules and purchasing
• Ensure that the project scope of work is fully understood by the project team
• Develop project schedule with the planning manager and with other departments
• Coordinate client information (e.g., project scope) with other departments
• Coordinate invoicing of vendors and of client with project accounting
• Prepare client change orders
• Development of cost reports and monthly updates
• Preparation of cost reports and monthly updates
• Develop and write cost reports for projects including cockpit charts where applicable
• Work within the guidelines of the Dürr Group project management manual and other Dürr BOS procedures
• Monitor site activities for schedule compliance, costs and health and safety
• Attend and facilitate project coordination meetings
• Clarification and finalization of bid documents
• Chair and / or support project meetings
• Prepare monthly project progress updates for customer as required
• Project cash flow projections
• Risk management identify, manage and control project risks
• Provide mentoring to associate project managers and graduate trainees
• Conduct internal project closeout meeting, generate and distribute closeout report
• Closeout the project with the customer and obtain final payment
• Manage / approve warranty requests from the customer

Nonessential Functions

 

• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree in appropriate subject (e.g. Engineering, Construction Management)
• Two years of experience in field of project management
• Position related experience in similar industry strongly preferred
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of SAP is a plus
• Ability to understand and maintain project schedules
• Good time management