Overview

Kingspan Insulated Panels North America, a division of the Kingspan Group plc headquartered in Ireland, is a global and trusted leader in the design, manufacturing, and supply of high-performance sustainable building products and solutions for the construction industry. As the most energy-efficient, cost-effective building envelope solutions, insulated metal panels are at the forefront of sustainability. We serve the architectural, commercial/industrial, cold storage and food processing markets, and are committed to delivering the most advanced building products on the market. Learn about our Planet Passionate initiatives: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEeIS55WMOk

 At Kingspan, our future success is based on the quality of our people, who's expertise and motivation have helped ensure that we remain at the forefront of the construction materials manufacturing industry. In joining Kingspan you become an important part of a growing organization with a reputation for innovative design and use of technology, technical expertise, product quality, service excellence, and dedication to sustainability.

Ready to be part of our team?  

We are looking for a Project Manager for our Modesto, California office!

Summary:  A Project Manager with Kingspan is responsible for leading the planning and implementation of projects for our customers, including managing the order lifecycle from receipt of purchase order through completion of contract. They will define the goals, project tasks, and resource requirements for successful on-time project completion while maintaining excellent relationships with customers.

The Project Manager is responsible for delivering a positive customer experience through professional and proactive communication and efficient project management.  They serve as the primary customer contact point for any given project, and as the internal contact with Estimating, Drafting, Operations, and Finance departments.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties:

• Lead projects from receipt of purchase order through to final delivery.  Maintain processes and schedules to manage the project lifecycle across multiple projects.
• Establish and maintain relationships with customers, providing day-to-day contact on project updates and changes.
• Manage integrated project management systems and applications for project information, documentation, milestone tracking, and scheduling requirements.
• Coordinate internal resources, ensuring projects remain on schedule and meet customer expectations, in collaboration with team members from other functional departments
• Understand and communicate project scope changes along with associated cost increases.
• Initiate and manage the collection of submittals and all other project critical information.
• Review and analyze project budget constraints while considering material cost.
• Convey customer delivery requirements to scheduling and prioritize job administration to meet customers’ delivery dates.
• Report project outcomes and/or risks to the appropriate management channels as needed—escalating issues as necessary based on project work plans
• Objectively evaluate risk to project objectives and be comfortable making difficult decisions, as well as dealing with a certain degree of ambiguity and capable of making sound business decisions with minimal guidance.
• Use sound judgment and conflict resolution to handle customer complaints with the objective of satisfying the customer while still protecting the company against undue risk.

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Project Management, or related field.
• Drafting or engineering qualifications preferred.
• PMP Designation preferred.
• Solid understanding of construction environment.
• Ability to read and comprehend customer fabrication and erection drawings, construction methods, and terminology.
• At least five (5) years’ experience working with customers in a Project Manager capacity. Experience within a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines while dealing with the challenges of a very fast-paced environment. 

Computer Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook)
• Solid experience with CRM software
• SAP or other equivalent ERP software knowledge is preferred

Other Skills and Requirements: 

• Strong decision-making skills with a customer-focused mindset.
• High level of interpersonal and relationship skills.
• Ability to influence and garner support from others.
• High degree of accuracy and meticulousness about details.
• A pro-active personality with high energy and self-motivation.
• Excellent time management, organizational, and follow-up skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Exert up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Employment Disclaimer

Employment Disclaimer

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including 401k with company match, Medical, Dental, Vision, Identity Theft Protection, Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Fitness Reimbursement, Educational Assistance, Life, AD&D, Short and Long Term Disability, and Life Assistance Program.

**Kingspan is an Equal Opportunity Employer**