Project Manager

Project Manager

Objective : The Project Manager, as the position describes, is the primary point of contact for all personnel (stakeholders) on projects to which they are assigned. This includes interdepartmental communication as well as the external interface with the customer and subtier suppliers. Their primary objective is to successfully bring the project to completion within the estimated budget, on or ahead of schedule, and with complete customer satisfaction.

Schedule : The Project Managers are typically asked to work Mon-Thurs 7 : 00 am to 4 : 30 pm with a 30 min lunch (or 7 : 00am to 5 : 00pm with 1 hour lunch) and 7 : 00am-11 : 00am Fridays. Project Managers are salary and are expected to put in the necessary time to stay on top of critical tasks and report 40 hours weekly. Some travel may be needed to provide adequate oversight. Travel typically consists of day trips not further than Salt Lake City with one or more AFI employee but is based on need. If the job requires more oversight, more travel may be necessary.

Skills : Skills essential to being a successful Project Manager include : attention to detail, fabrication knowledge / experience, planning and organization, effective communication, risk management. Metal fabrication knowledge and experience is required along with the ability to read and interpret detailed part and assembly drawings. Basic GD&T knowledge and experience is encouraged. The majority of the work a Project Manager does is recorded / summarized / submitted / reported using computer software. Computer literacy and typing are a definite need. Customer Contact Project Managers become the face of the company when working with customers. Project Managers should always conduct business in a professional way. Frequent contact with customers is required via phone, email, and in person.

Summary : Project Management is a critical position and can be extremely rewarding for the right person. Odds for success are improved by a person willing to work and striving to learn. Must have experience in metal fabrication and must have experience in project management of government contracts.