Project Manager - Safetran

ABOUT SAFETRAN

Safetran has been a leading U.S. Railroad Supplier and Manufacturer since the 1920’s. Safetran Systems is a full range supplier of switch machines, railroad wayside signal systems, rail transit signaling and rail-highway grade crossing active warning systems. Products include electro-mechanical signal devices, the electrical/electronic control systems, which activate them and the communications systems as well as complete signal system design and construction. The company is a worldwide leader in grade crossing technology and warning systems including state-of-the-art constant warning time controls, efficient and effective flashing light and gate warning devices, housings and all associated hardware. Quality materials and workmanship is a tradition with Safetran, which dates back to 1920 when Safetran’s predecessors first began to build a reputation for high-quality and excellence of service. Today, Safetran maintains a network of manufacturing divisions along with the industry’s strongest and most diversified sales and service support teams to reflect that dedication to quality and performance, which began over 85 years ago.

Safetran is the North America member of the Invensys Rail Group, Invensys plc., with sister companies located in the United Kingdom, Spain, and Australia. Invensys, plc and the Invensys Rail Group are headquartered in London, UK. Safetran is headquartered in Louisville, KY.

We have an exciting opportunity available in our Louisville, KY headquarters for a Project Manager. We are looking for a project manager with significant experience in the transit marketplace.  A minimum of 7-10 years of project management experience will be needed.  

PROJECT MANAGER – SAFETRAN

BASIC FUNCTION

The Project Manager is responsible for the strategic planning of systems projects from inception to completion. Responsibilities include customer service, contract bid reviews, risk management, change orders, cost-to-complete analysis, financial reporting, schedule development and regular monthly updates, monthly billings and cash receipts, and the coordination of all departments and parties involved to meet required contract deadlines from project start to substantial completion.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to: Manager of Project Management

Supervises: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

"*" denotes an essential function of the job

A. *Serves as point of customer contact for all contract issues.

B. *Writes and/or reviews all correspondence to and from customer.

C. *Controls and approves project spending based on budget established from final booking bid

estimate.

D. *Supervises project administration support.

E. *Manages in-house departments and field personnel to meet schedule and deadlines.

F. *Reviews and approves all product submittals to customers.

G. *Analyzes work progress against budget cost and schedules deadline dates.

H. *Supervises creation and monthly updating of critical path method schedule as required by customer specifications and deadlines.

I. *Analyses cost-to-complete against project budget.

J. *Analyzes project and bid risk as part of risk management plan and mitigation.

K. *Expedites invoice cash collection.

L. *Submits and reviews monthly invoices.

M. *Evaluates CPM schedules for submittals.

N. *Manages all Quality Assurance project issues.

O. *Develops strategic plan for critical path method scheduling that includes but is not limited to the engineering of vital and non-vital circuit design, PLC cabinet design and programming, HMI programming, training, material procurement, environmental testing, wiring and production, factory testing, field testing, punch-list and contract close-out.

P. *Reviews contract bid specifications.

Q. *Develops Project Management bid estimates.

R. *Develops the Contract Deliverable Requirements List (CDRL).

S. *Develops project detail cost breakdown spreadsheet.

T. *Initiates and develops contract change orders and conducts change order negotiations.

U. *Forecasts monthly financials to executive management.

V. Attends Company and industry-related meetings, as required.

W. Establishes individual goals that are aligned with the Company’s business strategies and objectives.

X. Functions as a contributing member of the department’s team and other teams, as assigned.

Y. Performs other duties as assigned by executive leadership.

STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE

A. Informative and professional assistance when working with the public/customers and co-workers.

B. Ability to work under stress and with commitment to deadlines.

C. Excellent oral and written communication skills to include interaction with internal and external customers.

D. Proficient math skills and/or basic business financial accounting.

E. Interpersonal relationships that encourage openness, candor and trust, both internally and outside of Safetran.

F. Accurate and timely completion of projects and/or reports.

G. Initiative to overcome minor issues within established condition.

H. Successful performance of assigned duties with frequent interruptions and time pressures.

I. Successful performance of assigned duties within a team environment.

J. Maintenance of Company information in a confidential manner.

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Ability to maintain a high level of mental concentration for significant periods of time with constant time pressures and constant interruptions.

B. Ability to sometimes lift from 5 to 50 pounds from the floor.

C. Ability to frequently sit for extended periods of time.

D. Ability to sometimes stand for extended periods of time.

E. Ability to sometimes reach forward, to the side and above shoulders.

F. Ability to sometimes kneel, squat, bend, push or pull.

G. Ability to frequently maintain visual attention for extended periods of time, including color vision and depth perception.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND CONDITIONS

A. This position requires working in the internal environment.

B. This position requires working nights, weekends or non-regular hours to meet deadlines.

C. This position requires frequent travel.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

A. 4 year degree or equivalent in industry experience.

B. 5-10 years Project Management experience within industry.

C. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferable.

EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS

A. Computer, peripherals and the Microsoft Office software.

B. Industry related equipment.

C. Industry related computer software.

Invensys is an Equal Opportunity Employer