Project Manager

Overview

Quinn Company, your local Caterpillar store, is hiring a Project Manager in Oxnard, California.

 

Quinn Company is a Caterpillar dealership founded in 1919. The company sells, services, and rents a full line of new and used construction, agricultural, and material handling equipment, diesel and natural gas engines.

As a Caterpillar Dealership, Quinn Company enjoys a unique ability to be a nimble company with entrepreneurial spirit and leverage the global reach and support of a Fortune 50 company… local and global at the same time.

Quinn Company ranks among the top performing Caterpillar Dealers in the world. This competitive, performance based drive is the foundation of the company’s culture.

 

Oversee budgeting, scheduling, and other managerial aspects of assigned project. Selects and coordinates with contractors needed for projects. Plans and oversees implementation of projects. Consults with clients and company representatives to direct project development. Typical years’ experience in field of 7-10.

Wages

Starting wage will depend on experience and education. $71,488 - $106,702.

 

Responsibilities

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

 

•Customer Support•Planning & Contract Administration •Scheduling & Expediting•Budgeting & Purchase Order Administration•Cost Controls & Accounting•Project Reporting•Quality Assurance, Testing & Commissioning

 

Competencies Communication Skills Ability to communicate in writing and verbally clearly and effectively; Read with comprehension the necessary related documentation such as Project & Product Specifications, Equipment Submittals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively with customers or employees of organization.

 

Problem Solving Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics; Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer and employee needs; Solicits employee feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.

 

Project Management Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities; Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals; Uses time efficiently; Sets goals and objectives; Develops realistic action plans.

 

Technical Skills Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others; Understands business implications of decisions; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.

 

Communication Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings; Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Able to read and interpret written information.

 

Teamwork Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests. Gives authority to work independently; Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; Provides recognition for results.

 

Ethics Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.

 

Strategic Thinking Understands business unit goals and objectives. Develops HR solutions and strategies in partnership with business unit to support organizational objectives and to take advantage of developing opportunities and changing market conditions; Displays willingness to make decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.

 

Professionalism Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

 

Adaptability Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages comp