Project Manager - Service - Nationwide - Dürr Systems Inc

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 - Service will provide hands on project engineering and management for modification projects related to paint finishing process plant equipment and systems.

 

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Project Lead, which on smaller project can include the engineering, site supervision, safety as needed on site; larger project you would be assigned a team to support as needed.
• 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 support of other team members
• 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 / Preparation of cost reports/project estimates and monthly updates
• Work within the guidelines of the Durr Group project management manual
• 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)
• Minimum 3 - 5 years of project management experience
• Position related experience in paint finishing process equipment and/or conveyor equipment or similar industry strongly preferred
• Required/preferred software or hardware skills or certifications required to meet the positions requirements, specifically clarified
• Proficient with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of SAP is a plus
• Ability to understand and maintain project schedules
• Good time management skills
• Good organizational skills
• Good verbal communication skills
• Good technical writing skills
• Able to effectively communicate with engineering and estimating departments, contractors, suppliers, and customers
• Able to work well independently and in a team environment
• Able to technically define problems and propose solutions
• Adaptable to change in a learning environment
• Good hands on experience mechanically / electrically

Additional Requirements

• Pass a pre-employment drug test and be able to pass a drug test at any time during employment.
• Adhere to the policies and procedures outlined in the employee handbook

Supervisory Responsibilities

No direct supervisory duties, though management of projects includes directing project related activities of the project team members.

Physical Demands: While performing duties of job, incumbent is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close and distance vision. Additionally, the incumbent will be required to:

 

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

 

• Climb ladders or stairs

 

• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl

 

 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

 

Expected Hours of Work:

 

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work vary based on need. Frequent evening and weekend work are required. May be required to work holidays.

 

Travel:

                                                                                    

This position requires frequent travel, greater than 75%. Travel can be both overnight and during the business day, and can be both local and international.

 

Other Duties:

 

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.

                                         

Dürr Systems, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. We maintain a drug-free work place and perform pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.

 

Note to all Staffing Agencies: Dürr has a team of dedicated Human Resources professionals who are responsible for all hiring needs. Our practice is to partner and work with our approved vendors on an as needed basis. We do not accept resumes from agencies that are not on our preferred vendor list and have not signed our Recruiting and Permanent Placement Contract. Any resumes submitted from unapproved vendors will be considered unsolicited, and Dürr will not be obligated to pay a referral fee.