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At Peterson we partner with our customers to build the future. For over 85 years our peoples work has shaped the communities where we live where we raise our families and where we thrive. Petersons legacy permeates every aspect of our communities. From roads and bridges backup power at hospitals firefighting concerts and moving goods; we are everywhere you look. At Peterson you dont just have a career you have a purpose.

Our familyoriented environment is built on safety winning growth and professional achievement. Hiring and developing exceptional people is critical to our continued success. We have high standards for a good reason: our people represent Peterson our family our brand and our values.

You have high expectations too.You are exceptionally motivated have outstanding skills and want your work to matter.Peterson offers competitive wages generous benefits and promotional opportunities at a familyowned and operated business.Its time to use your skills and passion to do work that matters!

Job Description

Peterson Power Systems has a need for a Project Management Manager who an be based at either our Hillsboro OR location or work remotely in the state of North Carolina or Virginia.

SUMMARY

The Project Management Manager is responsible for managing and coaching a team of Project Managers and Engineers in the selling process and after sales support. Responsible for ensuring on time and on budget delivery of highquality Power Generation Marine and Industrial Solutions with a focus on Customer Satisfaction and Profitability. Coordinates and cooperates with other department and branches across the Company. Interfaces with customers vendors and Caterpillar Representatives.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The following reflects managements definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign the functions to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Job functions include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Train and Coach the Project Managers (PM) and Project Engineers (PE) to:

• Put the customer first by using clear specific accurate and timely communications regarding their project.

• Put the customer first by responding quickly and appropriately to customer needs and problems.

• Take ownership of all projects by resolving problems and disputes quickly and fairly.

• Ensure on time delivery within budget on all projects while meeting or exceeding the expectations of our customers.

• Work with all project stake holders (i.e. Customer Design Engineer Caterpillar Vendors Peterson Service department Contracts Group Accounts Receivable Accounting etc. to ensure on time and on budget project delivery.

• Work cooperatively with the Sales Representatives.

• Follow procedures in usage of iMacs and all internal accounting legal credit shipping vendor policies.

• Ensure all PM and PE become subject matter experts (SME) in one or more areas such as OSHPD NFPA Emissions etc.

• Assist sales representatives in their areas of expertise.

• Work collaboratively with the sales representatives customers and other departments with Peterson.

Process Improvement

• Work to streamline and improve the efficiency of all Project Management and Project Engineering procedures and processes.

• Work with other departments within Peterson to improve all processes and procedures.

• Develop training modules for Project Managers and Engineers.

• Develop an annual scorecard for all major vendors (i.e. Packagers Switchgear ATSs Emissions Control Logistics).

• Work with Sales Manager and Sales Reps. to standardize nonCAT vendor offerings by prequalifying and partnering with nonCAT vendors. Develop an annual scorecard for nonCAT vendor evaluation.

• Hire an independent quality inspector near each of our packaging partners.

• Work cooperatively with your counterpart Project Management Manager in Oregon or California to assure alignment on all Engineer and Project Management Processes and Procedures.

Financial

Work in collaboration with the Engineering Sales Manager General Manager Account Manager and applicable staff to manage:

• Pipeline of Engines and subcomponents to assure on time delivery while balancing the cash flow goals and ROI

• Assure that risks are mitigated and/or widely known and managed for by your staff. Examples of risk factors;

  • Pipelined orders without a firm PO. How large is our exposure.

  • Continuously managing the pipeline to assure deliveries are met and ROI Metrics are met.

  • Alignment of cancellation terms of our customers with our suppliers.

  • Liquidated damages risk mitigation by flowing down the risk to suppliers and assuring the staff is managing for LDs.

  • Alignment cancellation clauses with our suppliers.

• Request and process change orders where applicable.

• Minimize payment of deposits to vendors.

• Maximizing collection of deposits from customers.

• Track Variable pricing from our suppliers and to our customers to assure Peterson achieves our GP.

• Managing rebate programs.

• Track and manage Cat pricing list and discount price.

• Must be able to travel up to 20 of the time.

• Operate company or personal vehicle as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelors Degree from a fully accredited college in Business or other closely related field; and a minimum of five years of directly related experience in project management in the construction industry; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS

PMP Certification preferred. Valid drivers License with an acceptable driving record.