Project Manager Job Number: 352815 Category: Packaging Engineering Description: Job Title: Project Manager Location: Louisville, KY Zip Code: 40218 Start Date: Right Away Job Type: Direct Hire Pay Rate: $100k - $140K/salary DoE Schedule: 50% travel and when not traveling in office Keywords: #ProjectManagementJobs #OperationsProductionLeadershipJobs #KYjobs JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: * Drives own empowerment with adequate authorization and responsibilities to manage the project as entrepreneur according to organizational standards. * Accountable for overall project results and full profit/loss responsibility * Status reporting on financial KPIs, risk/opportunity management, claims, scheduling and EHS. * Performs contract reading and derives actions concerning risks, opportunities and obligations. * Holds regular project status meetings and organizes acceptance of milestone work results. * Documents and reports all work results according to defined standards. * Manages acceptance (tests) and final project closeout tasks (internal & external). * Manages customer expectations and resolving issues. * Actively gathers information on the customer's strategies, requirements and targets. * Consults with customers on technical solutions with project teams and Sales Manager. * Clarifies customer targets, requirements per contract specifications * Performs lessons learned activities and feeds the results to project and relevant parties. * Develops strategic billing plans for the best possible cash flow. * Represents the project and company in the relevant decisions internally and externally. * Follows the relevant project life-cycle processes. * Assesses and manages contracts / specifications for responsible projects. * Negotiates with stakeholders on Change Requests and incorporates them into contract. * Is pro-active in notifying the customer, management and team of project plan changes. * Other responsibilities as needed REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: * Bachelor's degree or equivalent, in a related area OR * 5-7 years of relative experience * Must be legally authorized to work in the United States * Must have the ability to be approved for an airport security badge * Must have the ability to pass a federal background check * Must have an Expert level knowledge of Excel * Strong MS Project or equivalent knowledge * Must be willing to travel up to 50% * Experience managing large scale projects such as Construction sites, working for an Integrator or within the Rail space * Must have Strong Communication skills * Experience with scheduling and managing project schedules If you are interested in this role, please apply via the apply now link provided. Our overriding goal is to provide quality staffing solutions that help people, organizations, and communities succeed. Belcan is a leading provider of qualified personnel to many of the world's most respected enterprises. We offer excellent opportunities for contract, temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct assignments. We are the employer of choice for thousands worldwide. For more information, please visit our website at Belcan.com EOE/F/M/Disability/Veterans Location: Louisville , KY Minimum Experience (yrs): Required Education: Bachelor (BA, BS...) Benefits: Return to search results Email this job to a friend (emailjobs.asp?jo_num=352815) If you have previously registered with us, pleaseLog in (memberlogin.asp) to apply for this position. *Logged in members may also add jobs to their job cart