Power Up Your Career at Avail!

At Avail Enclosure Systems, we are North America’s largest, most experienced manufacturer of custom-engineered and custom-built modular e-houses. With four U.S.-based facilities, we offer exceptional design, engineering, manufacturing, installation, and field service capabilities, making us one of the most trusted names in the industry.

We are searching for a Project Manager to join our growing team!

JOB SUMMARY

Start your career with our team! At Avail, we value strong work ethic and character. We work hard to ensure that each of our team members has access to a supportive working environment that enables individuals to reach their potential, be productive, and work to the best of their ability.

I serve as the primary contact for AVAIL customers who purchase Engineered To Order (ETO) products. Responsible for project cost, schedule, and project results. Ensure regular contact with customers and all areas of the company involved in sales, design, production, and installation of electrical equipment centers and other related products.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Career Growth: Opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career through hands-on experience and professional development.
• Collaborative Environment: Join a team that values innovation, teamwork, and quality.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, health insurance, retirement plans, and work-life balance.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Experience: B.S. degree in Engineering preferred, or at least 5 years’ experience in industrial manufacturing/engineering/construction field. PMP Certification preferred. Experience dealing with the cultural diversity of a global business environment.
• Skills: Experience with industrial electrical systems, and ability to interpret and design to varying specifications, and ensure compliance with NEC and other regulatory requirements. Strong time management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects and customers, balancing customer needs and requests with production and delivery availability. Complex problem-solving skills. Strong conflict resolution skills. Demonstrate negotiation skills in interaction with internal and external customers.
• Customer Focus: Strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience dealing with customers on long-term projects. Ability to communicate effectively and clearly with production personnel, designers, engineers, management, customers, and regulatory agencies. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Ensure the project is executed by the Contract/PO and specifications.
• Establish and manage project schedule with customer and within AVAIL to meet the project schedule.
• Identify, obtain, negotiate, and manage change orders, obtain necessary approvals before initiation of work, and process change orders throughout the project.
• Analyze project revenue, cost, and profitability, including material and labor costs against the project quote. Resolve discrepancies and report on the profitability of projects.
• Update milestone billing report and ensure accurate invoices are sent promptly. Follow up with customers to ensure timely payment of invoices.
• Serve as primary customer contact from the time of contract until the completed product is delivered and installed, as well as liaison between customer and Design, Engineering, Manufacturing, Sales, Quality, Purchasing, and Shipping departments.
• Review customer specifications, project quotes, and purchase orders for accuracy and completeness.
• Schedule and lead internal and external project kickoff meetings and project and design reviews between Design, Manufacturing, Production Engineering and Sales, and customer.
• Identify and communicate early on any issues and risks with customers, suppliers, and CSE. Drive resolution, keeping the project on track when issues arise, and communicating delays when necessary.
• Serve as a single point of contact to management for all project information and status updates.
• Participate in contract negotiations and follow through entire project.
• Ensure the requirements and requisitions for procured items are provided to the Materials Department promptly.
• Track the status of the procured and project items to ensure delivery meets the project timeline.
• Support and adhere to AVAIL safety and quality standards to ensure AVAIL and customer requirements are met.
• Review structural and electrical designs for accuracy according to customer specifications.
• Ensure punch list items are completed as scheduled.
• Maintain dashboard metrics and status of projects in the ERP system.
• Ensure the Project close-out process is completed.
• Coordinate customer visits to company facilities; ensure meeting rooms, facilities, and supplies are available and organized.
• Schedule customers, subcontractors, vendors to perform inspections, FAT testing, end-user testing, and other work at the plants. Ensure the customers and vendors are escorted during FAT testing and inspections.
• Promote AVAIL with existing customers for potential additional sales opportunities.
• Perform any additional duties as requested by the customer or management.