Senior - Project Manager

*This is a West Allis, WI onsite job based opportunity.*

Summary

The Senior Project Manager manages the delivery of Steele Solutions custom engineered platform systems on time and within budget, from point of sale to installation. The Senior Project Manager supports the delivery process through meticulous planning, implementation, documentation, coordination and communication.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Leads in the development of project charters, project plans, and project schedules
• Facilitates the administration and maintenance of all project documentation
• Supports the delivery of a project in accordance with the schedule. 
• Leads the development of a portion of client deliverables and presentations. 
• Drives active conflict resolution and facilitation for both internal employees and external clients, vendors, partners, etc.
• Fosters positive communication between internal teams, general contractors, city/county permitting and inspection officials, sub-contractors, and the client 
• Makes tactical decisions ensuring achieving of project goals 
• Leads small teams (internal and/or client/stakeholders) during engagements
• Drives high levels of accountable performance, both internally and externally
• Assists in the development of internal business systems and processes
• Trains and provides mentorship to other Project Managers

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in Business, Project Management, Industrial Construction Management, or related field preferred
• 5 - 7 years of previous Project Management experience necessary
• Knowledge of the Material Handling industry is desired
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes highly preferred
• Familiarity with project management & collaboration software; such as Microsoft Project
• Proven results within a high competency/high assertive sale driven environment

General Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office required. Excellent Excel skills are a plus.
• Excellent communication skills- verbal, written and presentation. 
• Strong time management skills are required: Ability to prioritize, complete tasks with a high level of accuracy, and be attentive to detail in a deadline-oriented environment 
• Strong problem solving/ analytical skills
• Solid collaboration and relationship building skills
• Ability to be decisive, self-driven, and establish credibility while supporting company priorities.
• Ability to travel nationally and internationally up to 30-40% of the time

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, and vendors.

Ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra.

 Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instruction furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach above shoulders; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

 Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The position is an office-based position.