Systems Integration Project Manager - Little Rock, AR

About us

Cisco-Eagle is a leading material handling systems integrator and distributor. We provide creative supply chain and order fulfillment solutions for our clients which can include conveyor systems, storage and retrieval systems, robotics, cranes, palletizers, stretch wrappers, storage racks, mezzanines, security cages, safety gates, and other products used in warehousing, distribution and manufacturing.

Cisco-Eagle Inc. offers an excellent income and benefits package, and a rewarding, enjoyable, professional company culture within which to work collaboratively with others. We are an organization with a focus on providing our territory sales managers with unparalleled marketing support, lead development, technology, and formal training to fast track you to a successful career. Benefits include paid vacation, 401(k) plan, medical insurance, and company stock (we are an employee-owned ESOP company).

Scope

The Project Manager's primary responsibility is to serve as the central focal point on a given project, from conceptual to system acceptance. Involvement normally begins when the project is bid and resumes after contract notification, when the budget, project schedule, approval drawings, and material, equipment, subcontractor purchase orders/contracts all must be developed or released. Site mobilization, deliveries, installation schedule, and any customer concerns are review at a kick-off meeting prior to job start. Installation is then started, monitored, and brought to a successful completion utilizing standard project implementation procedures. After customer training and system commissioning are complete, this manager assures all close-out responsibilities are completed.

Reports to: Reports directly to the Systems Integration Group manager.

Education & Experience

An engineering or technical management degree is preferred, but not mandatory. This individual must possess a strong analytical, managerial, and technical aptitude and be able to read and interpret blueprints. Being proficient in AutoCad as well as other computer software is most desirable. Strong organizational, interpersonal, and motivational skills are mandatory, as is a general knowledge of material handling equipment and electrical system control procedures. Contract exposure also helpful.

Specific duties and responsibilities

• Work on drawings with AutoCAD. Complete layouts and designs.
• Responsible for acquiring all mechanical and electrical bids during the proposal process.
• Responsible for acquiring equipment quotes and conveyor quotes.
• Assists Project Coordinator, and Sales Associate in all bid development activities to identify the exact scope of work, and all associated job costs. Assures bid package is submitted on/before a given deadline.
• After award, make sure all pertinent project information (i.e., marketing data, spec.'s, bids, technical data, etc.) is inserted into "Project File Folder".
• Reviews bid proposal with Sales Associate.
• Assures all general conditions effecting the design, furnishing, and installation of equipment found within customers contract are complied with.
• Develops a detailed Job Schedule showing all design, procurement, shipment, installation, and systems testing/acceptance phases.
• Creates a Project Budget from the Bid Estimate Spread Sheet, then tracks actual costs as they are incurred. Takes whatever steps necessary to keep project at or under budget.
• If required, provides a Schedule of Values and/or an often-requested Submittal Schedule on drawings and deliverables (i.e., belt samples, cut-sheets, color chips, manuals, etc.)
• Performs or assures all purchase or fabrication orders are released, then tracks these releases until delivery via a filled-out Vendor Purchase Order List.
• Approves all vendor or subcontractor invoices prior to any payment. Prompt action is critical to all.
• Obtains "documented" commitments on any promised ship date and functions as the central shipping interface, coordinating all site deliveries with the Site Coordinator.
• Develops a detail Installation Plan from inputs received from all subcontractors. Shutdown periods must be clearly shown as well as all overtime, multi-shift, and weekend work.
• Daily monitors subcontractor's installation progress to assure an on-schedule performance. Notifies a subcontractor, via letter, fax, or email (need formal documentation) of any unsatisfactory performance or contract violation, at the time of occurrence, and requests corrective action plan(s).
• Resolves all field problems in a timely manner to eliminate cost overruns.
• Developing preliminary punchlist, then a final review of the customers punchlist to assure each subcontractor has satisfactorily corrected all identified problem.
• Assures that a Change Order Form has been filled out and signed by the customer for any work over & above the original scope of work.
• Maintains daily telephone log of conversations, agreements, or commitments in neat, organized file.
• Generates progress billing requests, and assures all payments are received in a timely manner.
• Monitors SIG timely completion of all deliverables (i.e., O&M manuals, recommended spare parts lists, as-built drawings, training documentation, etc.), then forwards to the customer.
• Maintain CRM Project's Files. Assign deliverables to other departments when needed. Keep up with the status of CRM Projects, regularly update CRM as project progresses.