AD Process Equipment is looking to add a Project Manager to our Naperville, IL Office.

Gray is a family-owned, fully integrated global service provider specializing in engineering, design, construction, digital, equipment manufacturing, and real estate services. Deeply rooted in EAC services, Gray serves both domestic and international customers across our core markets: Food & Beverage, Manufacturing, Automotive, Distribution, Mission Critical, and Commercial. At Gray, our purpose is to make a positive difference in people's lives and build a better future.

AD Process Equipment is your single source for system design and process equipment integration. Our experienced team works with customers to meet demands in bulk processing and material handling by providing practical design solutions that cater to their unique needs. Our personalized solutions in equipment and technology give customers a competitive edge in the ever-changing global marketplace.

It’s the spirit of our people – the passion, commitment, and a great team environment – that makes our company a great place to work. 

JOB SUMMARY:

Project Manager will be a critical member of the Engineering team and possess solid project management knowledge, experience, and skills to manage, lead and direct multiple concurrent projects from initiation to successful on time completion. Accomplish this by planning, monitoring, and coordinating the job flow within and between each of the internal and external stakeholders, consistent with customer expectations and AD Process Equipment (ADPE) goals, budget, and customer satisfaction objectives. Work with Sales, Engineering, Procurement and Operations to identify potential risks early and develop mitigation actions. Exceptional communication and leadership skills are critical success factors while working with key stakeholders.

MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Plans and manages project execution and scope from up front quoting and design engineering through downstream manufacturing and delivery activities, including onsite installation and commissioning.
• Plays an active role in project related kick off meetings to assist in the development of project timeline, requirements, and labor resources needed to meet customer delivery schedules.
• Works with engineering, operations and purchasing department to acquire all necessary articles, expedites and arranges for sub-contracting when necessary.
• Identifies workload and critical path; maintains a continual awareness of potential bottlenecks that could negatively impact the achievement of on-schedule completion of in-process operations; recommends and/or implements short term containment actions in order to ensure delivery timeliness (On Time delivery) and workload leveling.
• Coordinates shipping packaging requirements, arrival times, and specified carriers with shipping department as required to meet customer expectations.
• Works with Process Engineering, Design Engineering, Automation & Controls Engineering, Quality, Accounting and Manufacturing; and as such is consistently able to communicate clearly and effectively with personnel in an appropriate and understandable manner.
• Conduct regular communications to customers (both internal and external), regarding project status, milestones achieved, progress billing, scope alignment, change orders, etc.
• Coordinates/communicates and plans activities with other personnel, as appropriate, to ensure a coordinated work effort and “team” approach.
• Manage Customer communications by clearly defining project scope, responsibilities (such as drawing approvals), change orders, status updates, FAT and SAT coordination.
• Ensures that a favorable Company image is presented to customers, and that all customer relationships are based on honesty and integrity.
• Coordinates project close meeting to evaluate achievement of estimated versus actual metrics, as well as capture lessons learned.
• Occasional travel to customer site for scope definition, review meetings, installation or issue resolution.
• Performs related work as apparent or assigned.
• Complies with Company and Department policies and procedures as applicable.
• Detail-oriented with strong planning and monitoring skills.
• Must exhibit strong leadership and sound decision-making qualities.
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid teamwork and organizational skills including attention to detail, problem solving and multi-tasking.
• Ability to work independently, proven efficient time management and organizational skills.
• Displays a positive attitude and a strong desire to learn and grow.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALITIFCATIONS FOR ENTRY:

• BS degree in Engineering in Mechanical, Chemical, Manufacturing, or Industrial or related field with 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
• AAS degree in a Technical/Engineering field with 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
• Experience with welding, fabrication, control panel fabrication is a plus.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings required.
• Familiarity with 3D CAD software a plus (preferably Solid Works).
• Knowledge of ERP systems is a plus (preferably Made to Manage).
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• PMP certification is a plus.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The company fosters a manufacturing type environment. This position will primarily involve operating a computer at a desk in an office environment.

• Lift/Carry-

0-10 lbs.- Occasionally

11-50 lbs.- Occasionally

51-100 lbs.-Never

• Push/Pull-

0-25 lbs.- Occasionally

26-75 lbs.- Occasionally

76-100 lbs.- Never

• Bend- 0-33% during an 8-hour shift
• Twist/Turn- 0-33% during an 8-hour shift
• Kneel/Squat- Not at all
• Sit- 67-100% during an 8-hour shift.
• Stand/Walk- 0-33% during an 8-hour shift
• Overhead Reaching- 0-33% during an 8-hour shift
• Ladder/Stair- 0-33% during an 8-hour shift

EEO DISCLAIMER:

Gray is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes everyone to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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