Project Manager - Turnkey Operations

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Job Duties: Understands project contractual obligations and ensures compliance. Develops and directs overall project schedule; Monitor overall project progress and generate regular status reports both internally and externally to all project stakeholders. Maintains project schedule, meets schedule deadlines and milestones. Generates and manages scope of work/project plans to be in accordance with contractual requirements/obligations; Manages subcontractor(s) and subcontract(s) throughout the project. Supports the forecasting of accurate project revenues on a monthly, quarterly and yearly basis for all assigned projects; Meets, and when possible, improves on project cost targets. Supports the reporting of projects' financial performance to stakeholders throughout the project as well as a full financial analysis at project closure. Documents all work in a timely and accurate manner this includes but is not limited to email, meeting agendas and minutes, trip reports, monthly hourly reporting, expense reports and any other reports as assigned and/or as they relate to a project. Obtain customer acceptance for all deliverables as well as substantial completion and final acceptance. Protects project retainage collected on all projects to ensure no liquidated damages are incurred by Badger Meter on any situation that could be controlled and managed properly by the Project Manager Turnkey Operations. Gathers, documents and Reports on direct customer feedback to the appropriate internal channels as necessary. Works with Sales (West/East), Marketing, Proposals and Operations (Procurement) in the development of bids/quotes for turnkey opportunities. Reads, comprehends and responds to customer Request for Proposals (RPFs) by providing thorough, accurate and detailed responses as required to aid in the successful onboarding of new business opportunities. Manages pilots/trial implementations as required and assigned by the Manager Turnkey Operations. Participate in customer presentations and meetings as required and assigned by the Manager Turnkey Operations. Support trade show and customer conferences as required and assigned by the Manager Turnkey Operations. Conduct monthly, quarterly and year-end Inventory Counts and Reconciliations for all Turnkey Projects as assigned by Manager Turnkey Operations. Supports ongoing product development by recommending changes to product hardware and software. Assist in engineering tests or evaluations of new system components when part of a Turnkey Operations implementation. Coordinates collaboration and assistance with/from Sales (West/East), Marketing, Proposals, Engineering, Quality and Operations Procurement in resolving product performance issues. Provides support to the Marketing relative to beta sites and product support concerns for pre-released products when part of a Turnkey Operations implementation. Communicates all suggested and/or required literature, procedure, and policy updates to the Manager Turnkey Operations to assure the highest level of project management success. Interfaces regularly with Sales (West/East), Marketing, Operations, Quality, Accounting, and Customer Care to develop optimum and approved resolutions to open issues. Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Construction/Project Management or related field of study required 3 + years of experience in project management or a related field desired PMP (Project Management Professional) preferred Qualifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required (or willingness to obtain in first year) Able and willing to travel up to 50% of the time, which can at times be on short notice throughout North America with the potential for international travel. Thorough understanding of project management tools and standard methods required Competencies: Collaboration: Work collaboratively with others across he organization to achieve shared objectives. Communication: Convey information and ideas clearly and concisely to individuals or groups in an engaging manner that helps them understand and retain the message; listen actively to others. Initiating Action: Take prompt action to accomplish work goals; take action to achieve results beyond what is required; be proactive. Work Standards: Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed. An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights regarding equal opportunity in employment by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster and the "EEO is the Law" poster supplement at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: https://talentwire.org/iDopDI