Hybrid Project Manager

at Sécheron SA

• Job title: Project Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $95,000 - $128,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: PMP
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Pittsburgh, United States

About the role

• Project Manager overseeing all phases of North American projects in traction power industry. Coordinating design processes and maintaining client communication throughout project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all phases of North American customer projects involving traction power substation activities
• Organize and manage all tasks related to project Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring & Controlling, and Close out including cross-functional team collaboration with manufacturing facilities located in Europe.
• Ensure the scope of materials and services is delivered in accordance with the customer contract, including scope, cost, schedule, quality, and product performance
• Proactively coordinate and facilitate design processes, submittals, approvals, production, and delivery logistics with suppliers and subcontractors
• Maintain the highest standard of self-discipline regarding accountability and constant communication with your client throughout the project lifecycle (design, submittals, approvals, productions, deliveries, tests & commissioning, warranty period)
• Develop strong working relationships with internal team members. Be open, flexible, communicative, and collaborative while proactively working towards solutions to complex situations in a team environment

Requirements

• Electrical Engineering degree (preferred) or Mechanical Engineering degree; will consider extensive, proven experience of 10 years or more in traction power setting in lieu of a 4-year degree
• Minimum 3 years successful experience as project manager or project engineer, in electrical field (power distribution, renewable energy, electrical equipment, electrical machine, railway, traction power, etc.)
• Traction Power industry, electrical substation, or electrical equipment manufacturing experience a plus
• PMP certification (preferred) or formal project management training from an accredited institution (a plus)
• Fluency in English is mandatory
• Contract management; contract language, terms, conditions, legal understandings as they apply to contract execution
• Must understand the intricacies and sense of urgency in the shop drawing submittal process
• Must be a USA citizen that does not require any sponsorship to remain in the USA permanently
• Must have a valid US Passport with 15 days of hiring date
• 25% travel required including 2-3 trips to Europe each year
• Reports to the Pittsburgh office Bridgeville, PA
• Initial training (mandatory) will include 2–4-week trip to Europe

Benefits

• We have flat hierarchies and encourage direct communication between departments and levels of management. This enables us to make decisions quickly.
• We give our employees total responsibility for their job tasks. All employees are encouraged to take initiative and contribute to the company’s operational excellence and have ample opportunities to achieve their personal and career growth objectives.