Project Manager

WesTech Engineering


Date: 3 days ago
City: Ames, IA
Contract type: Full time
Job Details

Description

Our mission at WesTech is to help communities thrive by delivering high-quality water solutions with superior service – safely and sustainably. To achieve this mission, we recruit great people to be part of our collegial and collaborative teams in engineering, design, project management, field service, plant operations, professional services and more.

As one of the leading operating brands of Swire Water, our values of integrity, humility, endeavor, excellence and continuity make this an outstanding working environment. Our continuing success creates attractive opportunities for purpose-driven professionals to develop new skills, support vital industries, and grow their careers.

We have an immediate opening for a Project Manager 2 who is responsible for coordinating internal and external resources to fulfill contractual project requirements and communicate with customers on design, schedule, and financial issues. Responsible for entire job sections or sub-sections as assigned by the Manager. Candidates for this position may be required to pass pre-employment and periodic screenings, including background checks, drug and alcohol tests, or other necessary assessments.

Some of the work that you will do.

  • Closely maintain job section budgets and margins
  • Consistently meet job section milestone dates
  • Maintain project manager checklists for assigned job sections
  • Lead contact with the customer in coordinating job section special needs
  • Update Manager at weekly project coordination meetings on the status and progress of job section for inclusion in the project schedule
  • Coordinate with Managers for proper re-sourcing on projects
  • Lead project team meetings
  • Provide assistance to customer through installation and start-up period
  • Handle field problem resolutions
  • Review a job section cost estimate
  • Lead back charge negotiations with guidance from Manager
  • Develop understanding of product design, fabrication, and operation
  • Understand basic project-related calculations

Here Are The Skills That You Need.

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in an Engineering, Project Management, or related field
  • Must be willing to travel up to 10% of the time to meet with customers, or to review equipment at job sites
  • Clean driving record
  • Possess excellent computer skills: Word, Excel, and other Microsoft applications
  • Dedicated to seeing a project through to completion.
  • Ability to think and act proactively, multi-task, and work well with others
  • Strong math skills, trigonometry, and geometry.
  • Must have strong communication skills, including clear verbal communication, logical written communication, and ability to listen and integrate what was said
  • Must be detail-oriented and well-organized
  • Must be proficient in speaking, reading, and writing in English

Here Are The Skills That Will Set You Apart.

  • Three or more years of related experience.
  • PMP Certification or Project Management Bachelors or higher degree or equivalent work experience
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license
  • Experience with biological treatment or solids separation processes
  • Experience with AutoCAD, Inventor, or Solidworks
  • Intermediate math skills, including trigonometry and geometry skills

Physical Requirements

  • Must be able to work at desk computer/phone system
  • Some lifting may be involved (up to 50 lbs.)
  • May be required to be clean-shaven for proper respiratory equipment

Benefits And Perks We Offer

  • Competitive salary and performance-based annual bonuses
  • Dollar for dollar 401K match of 6%
  • Flexible work hours, hybrid schedules with remote work options
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package
  • Company HSA contribution, Paid Parental Leave, Employee Assistance Program
  • Company-paid Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and Long-term Disability
  • PTO plan and Paid Holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Company celebrations, summer parties, volunteer opportunities, games, prize drawings, and more!

WesTech considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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