Project Manager - Interstate Companies

Interstate Power Systems a distributor for Rolls Royce/MTU Power Generation Systems is looking for a Power Generation Project Manager who can lead a project for a Power Generation Data Center in Columbus Ohio. This project will involve but not limited to coordinating support to our manufacture.

We have been a market leader in the service industry for over 50 years, and we have excelled at providing solutions and adding value for our customers. Our mission and our promise to customers is to strive every day to provide "Pride in Service".

Interstate Companies, Inc. is a dynamic organization that provides rewarding careers for more than 1,500 employees in its corporate office and five operating units – Interstate Assembly Systems, Interstate Bearing Systems, Interstate Energy Systems, Interstate Power Systems, and I-State Truck Center. Interstate is also a leader in Heavy Diesel Construction Equipment, Off Highway Equipment and Agriculture Equipment.

Job Duties:

• Act as the contact for the customer’s project at the project site.
• Attend offsite meetings or conference calls with customer’s project staff.
• Oversee project execution at the project site as directed by the MTU project staff.
• Coordinate transport, delivery, and turnover of MTU supplied hardware with factory, vendors and customer as directed by the MTU project coordinator.
• Handle any issues with installation, delivery or after the product has been delivered.
• Oversee installation and commissioning of MTU supplied hardware at the site as directed by the MTU project team.
• Effectively communicate project expectations to team members in a timely and clear fashion
• Identify and resolve issues and conflicts at the site within customers project team, work towards identifying potential crises, and advise contingency plans.
• Conduct project postmortems and create a recommendations report to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.
• Enforce MTU safety and ethics regulations at the project sites.

Position Requirements:

• Minimum of five years’ experience in a progressively responsible project manager role or similar role in transportation, logistics or supply chain management
• Positive attitude and the ability to set goals and accomplish them.
• The desire to take advantage of certification opportunities to have the most updated product training.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• Working knowledge of diesel/natural gas generators and related equipment
• Ability to read building plans and electrical drawings.
• Use computers for web-based training and work order system.
• Must be physically able to lift and work with no restrictions.
• Travel required.
• Computer skills are mandatory – Microsoft Works
• A self-starter who can Manage interdepartmental activities throughout the sales process.
• Ability to take direction, ask appropriate questions and possess a strong sense of urgency.
• Good professional demeanor and excellent customer service skills

Employee Benefits:

• Competitive Wages – Be paid your worth!
• Uniforms - fully supplied by Interstate!
• Tool program - available
• Tuition assistance - for educational and ongoing career growth
• Health, dental and vision coverage - begins on the first day of the following month.
• Paid Time Off - (PTO) starts accruing day one of your full-time employment.
• Holidays - 6 Holidays and 2 Floating Holidays per year
• 401(K) - with company matching.
• Long Term Disability - Provided
• Short Term Disability - Provided
• Life Insurance - Supplied
• Healthiest You - Virtual Health Care paid by Interstate.
• PPE Reimbursement- Safety Glasses and Safety Boot Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance – We care about our furry friends!
• Employee Discounts - available on products and services
• Paid Employee Assistance Program - Free 24/7 Access to a guidance consultant regarding life challenges you or family member may face.
• Paid Health and Well-being screening - for employees and their spouse

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Interstate Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage all qualified and interested persons to apply for this position by submitting a resume for consideration.

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