Associate Project Manager Jobs in Erie, PA (NOW HIRING)

About Us

Join a talented team of engineering professionals at Vogt Power International Inc. Vogt is based in Louisville, KY and specializes in the design, manufacture and supply of equipment and solutions to the power generation industry. We are an industry leader in heat recovery steam generators (HRSGs) with both domestic and international customers. 

Position Summary

The Project Manager directs and manages global contracts to design, fabricate and erect HRSGs of varying scope and complexity.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

Manages all aspects of Capital contracts and contract change orders to optimize the Company's profit potential and minimize risk and exposure.

Acts as primary liaison with the Customer to develop and maintain a good working relationship during contract execution.

Develops the overall Project Quality Plan and assures compliance during execution of the project.

Identifies and manages all project risks.

Accountable for the complete project budget, forecast, and monthly cash flow reports.

Generates the Monthly Project Status Reports to the Customer and VPI Executive Staff.

Responsible for coordinating and overseeing the development and maintenance of the overall project schedule.

Develops Supplier Special Terms & Conditions as needed, and generates requisitions for engineered equipment.

Evaluates and selects suppliers and subcontractors for major materials, engineered equipment and fabrication services in conjunction with VPI Supply Management and Global Supply Management.

Responsible for coordinating shipping through VPI and BPI Logistics including utilizing Customer systems as well as resolving shipping issues such as Overages, shortages and Damage reports.

Performs and / or assists in studies for economic / technical optimization of our products within the confines of the Contract.

Coordinates all project related field activities through completion of commissioning and all punch list activities to include interface with VPI site construction and commissioning Technical Advisors and Customer / Contractor site management, and negotiation / cost control of field related extra work orders.

Coordinates the resolution and final disposition of NCR's (Non Conformance Reports) and site RFI's (Request For Information). Supports Buyers and Subcontract Managers in resolution of SDR's (Supplier Deviation Requests).

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Engineering.  MBA preferred. 

Minimum five (5) years' experience managing complex large ($5 to $60 million) projects as a project or general manager, with total project accountability. International project management experience desired.

Minimum five (5) years of related industry experience or equivalent experience in each of the following:

- with contract-based project execution

- project management directly leading a technical team

- meeting KPIs pertaining to schedules and budgets

- experience working with external customers and change management, change orders

- experience negotiating with suppliers including contract management, legal terms and conditions and change management

Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Multi-lingual skills very desirable.

Must exhibit strong leadership skills and the ability to work in a matrix team environment. 

Must be available to lead or participate in meetings that occur internationally outside of typical office hours

Must exhibit an understanding of heat transfer, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and general engineering principles as they apply to the equipment manufactured or supplied by Vogt Power.  

Must exhibit a knowledge and understanding of contracts (legal and financial aspects), cost control and scheduling.

Must be organized; thorough; able to process, absorb and transfer information expediently; and be able to work under pressure in order to meet deadlines.

Requires competency in MSEXCEL, WORD and other relevant software.

Must have a valid passport and be willing to travel both domestically and international.

To provide greater transparency to candidates, we include base pay ranges for all US-based job postings that encompass all potential locations and levels for the open position.  Our base pay ranges are set based on the function, discipline, level and regional location and are benchmarked against companies in the same or similar industry.  Final offers may vary based on multiple factors, including; education, depth and relevance of work experience, relevant licenses and certifications, and may vary from the amounts listed in the job posting.

The base pay range for this Project Manager role is $110,00 - $160,000 annually.