Manager - Project Engineers

Cleveland Brothers, the largest Cat dealer in Pennsylvania, northern West Virginia and western Maryland, has an immediate opportunity for a Manager of Project Engineers.

Cleveland Brothers Equipment Co., Inc., your local Caterpillar dealership, is looking for a highly motivated self-starter to join our growing team of established and successful professionals.

Position Summary:

In accordance with management directives this position oversees the daily operational activities and supervises all projects after E&T sales department has a signed contract and delivers the project to the project management team. Provide guidance, coaching, and management of Cleveland Brothers E&T project managers that ensures that internal and external customers are provided with effective customer service. The manager will be responsible for maintaining/improving overall profitability of the sales contract, by concentrating on project management responsible areas of customer submittals, purchase order cost versus estimated costs, logistic costs, and startup/commissioning costs.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee the day-to-day operations of all project engineering personnel and E&T projects;
• Coach/Mentor/Manage Project management staff, confirm professional growth and performance as well as identify necessary training/development of staff;
• Develop PM processes and standards for both East & West E&T projects - driving efficiency and repeatability;
• Help with updating/refining NAXT processes for the PM Team and provide NAXT support as needed;
• QA/QC projects within the NAXT Database - confirm initial content submitted from sales has sufficient information to launch project and provide feedback to sales if additional/corrected detail is required;
• Communication conduit for communicating Team learnings
• Drive effective, efficient, and professional communication and coordination between PM's and Operations - Prior/During/Post Commissioning;

• Monitor project budgets and compare to quotes, measuring actual profitability vs. estimated profitability - Identify misses and provide insight for correction;
• Identify opportunities to drive project execution efficiency - reducing risks, improving time utilization, and effective deployment of expense dollars;
• Project review meetings; organize and arrange for project meetings between sales, project management, operations, and all key stakeholders;
• Project Close Out Analysis of all requirements to finalize the closure of a specific project, customer training, O&M manuals, spare parts, PSSR engagement, as built drawing;
• Lead contractor vetting and approval process - transportation, rigging, mechanical, electrical, and integration;
• Promote PM field presence and make visits to E&T project job sites - integrating with EC's, GC's, and End Users;
• Review of purchase processes minimize number of suppliers and leverage buying power, execution timing of purchase orders to minimize holding cost of inventory and multiple handling of equipment;
• Support & participate in project kick-off meetings;
• Directly manage a subset of E&T projects (as necessary);
• Participate (as needed) with Lunch and Learns or potential customer meetings;
• Review of project management work tools maximize standardization of submittal processes, technical/analytical tools, etc.;
• ... perform other functions as assigned.

This position may perform any combination of the following duties: direct or supervise all operational aspects of business activity of the project management team to ensure that all stakeholders needs and requirements are met and or exceeded for the entire E&T Sales business unit, interact with sales and operations to enhance the communication and overall success of every project, develop project management processes, conduct project cost reviews to measure profitability of actual versus estimated, conduct interdepartmental meetings to provide feedback and improvement plans to avoid cost overruns, assess employee performance, training, and provide guidance; perform as a project manager when necessary, prepare reports; operate basic office equipment; perform other work related duties as assigned.

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications:

• Comprehensive knowledge of the management of electric power generation projects, which includes purchasing, preparation of submittals, time management, logistics, working a lead or sub on projects.
• Must be knowledgeable of the standard general contractor & sub-contractor practices and policies within all market segments relating to electrical power systems equipment and markets. Position requires a thorough understanding of inventory control management associated with multiple electrical and mechanical product lines and a diverse customer base.
• Must possess strong skills in order to motivate, organize, and schedule personnel involved in providing project management services.
• Works to provide the highest possible degree of productivity utilizing strong communication skills.
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks and requests from numerous sources, balancing conflicting priorities.
• A working knowledge of computer applications in a Windows based environment is essential.

BACKGROUND TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Prefer a Bachelor's Degree or relevant management experience (5-10 years) with extensive knowledge of project management in the power generation market segment, or an equivalent combination of management/project management experience acceptable to the Company.

Why Join the Cleveland Brothers Team

• Market Leading Benefits Package: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) match, short- and long-term disability, health savings account, PTO, Profit Sharing Account.
• Advancement: Take your career to the next level with a dynamic organization that wants to see you succeed! In addition to room to grow in this role, there are limitless opportunities across 29 locations whether you want to move up, or into another division of the company.
• Stability - Cleveland Brothers has been around for 75 years. Experience tremendous job security in an essential role with an organization that is around for the long haul.

About Us: For nearly 80 years, Cleveland Brothers Equipment Co., Inc. has proudly served as the exclusive Cat dealer for western, central, and northeastern Pennsylvania, northern West Virginia, and western Maryland. Since 1948, we've built a legacy as a trusted partner in the construction, mining, forestry, and agricultural sectors.

From our 30 locations, we deliver comprehensive solutions, including high-quality new, used, and rental equipment, genuine parts, and expert service.

Beyond our extensive machinery offerings, we provide diverse solutions, such as industrial engines and generators all supported by our knowledgeable team of professionals.

At Cleveland Brothers, we're more than a dealer; we're your dedicated partner committed to helping you achieve your goals. Discover how we can support your operations at www.ClevelandBrothers.com.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.