Project Manager

At Peterson, we partner with our customers to build the future. For over 85 years, our peoples’ work has shaped the communities where we live, where we raise our families, and where we thrive. Peterson’s legacy permeates every aspect of our communities. From roads and bridges, back-up power at hospitals, fire-fighting, concerts and moving goods; we are everywhere you look. At Peterson, you don’t just have a career, you have a purpose.

Our family-oriented environment is built on safety, winning, growth, and professional achievement. Hiring and developing exceptional people is critical to our continued success. We have high standards for a good reason: our people represent Peterson, our family, our brand, and our values.

You have high expectations too. You are exceptionally motivated, have outstanding skills, and want your work to matter.  Peterson offers competitive wages, generous benefits, and promotional opportunities at a family-owned and operated business. It’s time to use your skills and passion to do work that matters!

Job Description

Peterson Power Systems has a need for a Project Manager at our San Leandro, CA location.

SUMMARY

The Project Manager is responsible for maximizing customer satisfaction and project profitability by ensuring the quality, on-time, within-budget delivery of projects. This position oversees, directs, coordinates, and evaluates day-to-day project activities, working closely with various internal and external stakeholders to execute the delivery of scope of work sold by Peterson Power Systems in accordance with project contract documents.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign the functions to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Job functions include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Partner with customers, embrace customer goals, and engage with key stakeholders and suppliers to meet the customer’s goals.

• Work with Sales team and customers to fully understand scope of supply and expectations.

• Provide other technical support and work/cost estimates as may be required to the Sales team.

• Coordinate all project logistics including equipment orders, custom packaging, shipping, and site services.

• Review contract documents thoroughly to ensure compliance with specifications and appropriateness of commercial terms.

• Utilize project management software to establish budgets, issue purchase orders, and monitor project financial status as costs accrue.

• Select vendors and issue purchase orders based on quality, compliance with customer’s specifications, pricing, and availability.

• Coordinate material deliveries and production scheduling and expedite shipping as appropriate to meet schedule demands.

• Act as primary liaison between Peterson and the customer for the duration of a project.

• Prepare for and attend project meetings as requested at customer locations, job sites, and Peterson offices.

• Ensure project quality control; coordinate all on-site activities including labor, subcontractors, testing, and inspections as applicable; arrange for shop tests, site tests, and training as needed.

• Maintain oversight control of assigned projects within the department. Assist and guide field crew(s) as appropriate. Work to ensure compliance with final acceptance requirements and successful turn over to the customer.

• Maintain and provide documentation to the customer as applicable to work scope and contract requirements.

• Provide back up and be a resource to team members in areas of experience and expertise.

• Assist sales team in pre-sale meetings and project development.

• Provide guidance to service personnel during start up and commissioning exercises.

• Continue education and training as a self-directed learner to keep pace with current technology impacting our business.

• Continuously monitor vendor performance and review with co-workers.

• Perform project invoicing, progress billing, and cost and profit projection per billing schedule. 

• Ensure the profitable delivery of projects as estimated, improving processes and gross profit with every opportunity.

• Travel away from base location up to 20% of the time to visit job sites, attend customer and vendor meetings, and attend meetings at Peterson locations.

• Operate company or personal vehicle as needed.

• Maintain regular, punctual, and predictable attendance.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree from a fully accredited college in Business or other closely related field; and a minimum of three (3) years of directly related experience in project management in the construction industry; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license and a satisfactory driving record 

The pay range for this position is: $95,000 - $110,000. (Starting wage will depend on experience and education. We also offer a total compensation package in addition to base salary.)