Junior Project Manager
The Junior Project Manager reports directly to the Sr. Program Manager
Job Purpose:
To ensure delivery of a small project to the customer or to assist a more senior PM in the delivery of a larger, more complex project.
Responsibilities & Duties:
(Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following)
Project Planning and Management:
· Overall responsibility for assigned projects.
· Manage or Assist in the management of a variety of moderate value customized projects under the supervision of Senior/Intermediate Project Managers (PM) or Program Director.
· Review all contractual documents, including drawings and specifications before project commencement.
· Develop customer order in visual manufacturing to reflect the purchase order, invoicing structure and estimated project costs.
· Create, implement and administer project schedules and timelines and ensure schedules are adhered to.
· Coordinate production resources by issuing work orders through Visual Manufacturing.
· Monitor progress of work orders, project scope, schedule risks and deliverables.
· Support creation, review and implementation of manufacturing routing, and assembly work instructions.
· Coordinate design efforts and provide input to design team as required.
· Identify, investigate and resolve any contractual disputes, production problems or project errors efficiently and professionally with guidance from Senior/Intermediate PM or Director.
· Ensure QA inspections are complete and all governing regulations are adhered to.
· Create and maintain strong customer relations through regular contact and visits.
· Initiate delivery of projects through shipping and receiving departments.
· Coordinate installations as required.
· Ensure projects are completed in accordance to contract deadlines.
· Responsible for project closure, including client follow-up.
· Coordinate and liaise with subcontractors, vendors and consultants as required.
· Determine disposition of non-conforming product
Financial Management:
· Prepare monthly (on going) project financial updates.
· Prepare an accurate project budget and ensure project stays within budget.
· Exercise sound financial management by minimizing financial risk, controlling costs and maintaining quality project and budget documentation.
· Create bill of materials and submit purchase requests to purchasing team, follow-up as required.
· Initiate invoicing with accounting department.
· Prepare budget analysis, revenue reports and project summary upon project completion.
Communication:
· Ensure team is updated on all projects.
· Document all project activities and present to the Senior PM and Director as required.
· Conduct New Project Introductions (NPI) and presentations as necessary.
Contribution to Company Growth:
· Complete preparation of proposals and bids for small and medium sized projects.
· Assist Corporate Development (CD) with the preparation of proposals and bids as required.
· Initiate new business opportunities.
· Ensure incoming bid requests are documented by the Administrative Assistant.
· Coordinate the preparation of non-disclosure agreements as required and ensure proper processing.
Other:
· Travel as required.
· Adhere to all environmental, health and safety regulations and follow the environmental and quality management systems.
· Other duties as assigned.
Experience:
- Some Project Management experience
- Experience using enterprise software, with preference for Visual Manufacturing.
- Experience using Microsoft Office Suite software.
- Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
Education/ Professional Certification:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical preferred) or equivalent.
Skills:
Strong problem solving skills.
- Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent leadership skills.
- Strong organizational skills and scheduling abilities.
- Able to work independently and with minimal supervision.
- Familiarity with a manufacturing environment and processes.
- Excellent decision-making abilities.
- Creative.
- Able to maintain strong client relations.
- Able to work with a variety of people.
- Excellent MS Excel skills
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
