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Civil Engineer - Program Manager

Company Overview

FLEX Building Systems is part of a large and ever-growing family of companies (including DES-CLAW and Mayco International, LLC) dedicated to providing state of the art Design, Engineering and Manufacturing processes to multiple industry sectors. By leveraging a broad talent base as well as strong financial backing, FLEX Building Systems is set up to excel in the pre-manufactured building component industry.

FLEX Building Systems is focused on providing the latest technology in prefabricated building components, ranging from simple houses to full scale community projects as well as multiple commercial, industrial and agricultural applications. The company's goal is to assist individuals, organizations and governments in need, with high quality, cost-effective solutions.

FLEX Building Systems has an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager. Get in at the ground level on this great opportunity for a rapidly growing business. This position has a great opportunity for growth as the company continues to grow and expand. 

Position Overview 

The Project Manager (PM) is responsible for understanding and controlling the project scope and leading the development team. He/she will assure the gate review process is followed, ultimately delivering products that are of sound design, when promised, at the expected costs and full design intent  

Duties and responsibilities

  • Lead the execution of the assigned projects in accordance to the Flex Building Systems processes and procedures. This includes assuring the gate reviews are held and documented.
  • The PM will develop program plans including Pert Charts, Gant Charts, Open Issues Logs, Budgets and Spending Plans, and Risk Mitigations Plans.
  • The PM will lead and manage all changes to program scope after tooling intent designs are established. This includes working with cost estimating on quotes, delivering them to the customer (or coordinating with the Account Manager to submit).
  • As leader of the development team, the Project Manager is the primary point of contact for all internal and external communication regarding program status. The PM will be responsible for keeping status reports and project documentation current, and for presenting to management and customers.
  • As the primary point of contact with our customers during the project phase (during and after initial project intent designs are established), the PM has a significant impact on our customer's perception of Flex Building Systems. To maintain the highest level of satisfaction, in addition to delivering products that perform as promised, when promised, the PM must always be attentive, responsive, courteous and professional.
  • As part of the responsibility of assuring the project progresses according to schedule, the PM will work directly with vendors, customers and managers of internal resources. The PM will secure commitments and follow up to verify progress. If the PM is not able to resolve issues, he/she is responsible to escalate to senior management for resolution.
  • The PM will facilitate problem solving sessions as needed to assure issues are being addressed in a systematic and timely manner.
  • The PM must be willing to travel, as required, to support the global customer. 

  • The PM will review and approve all engineering changes.
  • The PM will initiate or approve all program related expenditures as required.
  • The PM will provide personal representation at customer meetings and builds as appropriate.
  • The PM may also be assigned to lead projects through the Product Development Process (PDP). In those cases the responsibilities will be to lead the team through the PDP with the same basic deliverables as the PMP; developing and maintaining Pert Charts, Gant Charts, Open Issues Logs, Budgets and assuring the PDP gate review process is followed. 

  • The PM is a key participant in optimizing the cross-functional design review process.
  • Assist in communicating company policy and any changes of the policy.
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Expectations / Key Performance Indicators of this position include: 

  • Performance to schedule for milestone events such as gate reviews and project deliveries.
  • Performance to budget for a project related bids
  • Manufacturing margin at SOP+90 days compared to the estimates at time of quote
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Authorities of this position include: 

  • Provide direction to product development team.
  • Approve all program related spending as required.
  • Contact suppliers and/or any outside source for input and status related to all issues relevant to project deliverables.
  • Access customer systems relevant to commercial aspects of their projects as required.
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  • Working with functional managers, schedule and adjust work hours for the assurance of meeting the program requirements.
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Qualifications 

Education/Experience:  

  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering/Architecture or equivalent
  • Minimum 5 years of experience as a Project Manager, architectural experience or relatable work experience.
  • Project Managment Certfication a plus.  

Skills: 

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Effective problem solving skills
  • Demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, design software a plus 

Physical requirements

  • Must be able to travel domestically and internationally; up to 24h international travel time, up to 2 weeks away from home; car trips up to 6 hrs.
  • Must be able to lift and carry a standard production tote full of parts (up to 30 lbs.)
  • Continuous sitting
  • Frequent standing
  • Continuous walking
  • Occasional climbing stairs/step ladder 

  • Continuous computer work using keyboard and mouse
  • Continuous use of computer monitor
  • Continuous writing and speaking