Project Manager

A Career with a Proven Controls Engineering Team! TriCore is a US-based company established in 1991, serving the food, beverage, and life science industries.
Although process automation lies at the heart of our company, we offer our clients a full spectrum of services including Network and Electrical Engineering, Visualization software development, business intelligence solutions, process startup and commissioning, calibration services, along with our TriCore 24/7 support.
The role of the Project Manager is to define, plan, execute, and finalize projects according to strict deadlines and within budget.
This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants in order to deliver projects according to plan.
The Project Manager will also define the project?s objectives and oversee quality control throughout its life cycle.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Direct and manage project development from beginning to end Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals Review and approve all project material purchases Draft and submit budget proposals, and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary Determine and assess need for additional staff and/or consultants and make the appropriate recruitments if necessary during project cycle Track project milestones and deliverables Prepare and present monthly project financial forecasts Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations Determine the frequency and content of status reports from the project team, analyze results, and troubleshoot problem areas Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans Define project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout project life cycle Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members and contractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work Build, develop, and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the project EDUCATION: Associate Degree required Bachelor Degree preferred Certifications: PMP, CAPM, PgMP, PMI-SP, PMI-RMP, CPM, APMC, PE preferred SPECIFICATIONS: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills Advanced PC skills with demonstrated knowledge and application of Word, Excel, MS Project, PowerPoint, SharePoint and CRM Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and handle large volume of detail with accuracy and reliability Food & Beverage industry experience preferred Automation Engineer experience preferred Travel required (15%-20%)