Intermediate Project Manager

DEW Engineering and Development is a multi-divisional technology company that designs and manufactures innovative products for global clients. DEW provides a wide range of services and products to our military and commercial customers including: design, test and evaluation; prototyping and development; and manufacturing. DEW offers opportunities for growth, an attractive salary, a comprehensive benefit package and an environment that promotes personal and professional success. We currently have an opening for the following position:
**Intermediate Project Manager**

The Intermediate Project Manager reports directly to the Senior Program Manager.

**Responsibilities/Duties**:
(Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following)

**Project Planning and Management**:

- Overall responsibility for assigned projects.
- Responsible for managing a variety of moderate to high value customized projects with guidance from the Program Director.
- Review all contractual documents, including drawings and specifications before project commencement.
- Develop customer order in visual manufacturing to reflect the purchase order, invoicing structure and estimated project costs.
- Create, implement and administer project schedules and timelines and ensure schedules are adhered to.
- Coordinate production resources by issuing work orders through Visual Manufacturing.
- Monitor progress of all work orders.
- Coordinate design efforts and provide input to design team as required.
- Coordinate subcontractors, vendors and consultants as required.
- Investigate and resolve any contractual disputes, production problems or project errors efficiently and professionally with guidance from Senior Project Managers.
- Ensure QA inspections are complete and all governing regulations are adhered to.
- Create and maintain strong customer relations through regular contact and visits.
- Initiate delivery of projects through shipping and receiving departments.
- Coordinate installations as required.
- Make presentations to Senior Management on project status when required.
- Ensure projects are completed in accordance with contract deadlines.
- Responsible for project closure, including client follow-up.
- Develop/Review/Coordinate testing programs to meet contractual requirements and industry or customer specific standards.

**Financial Management**:

- Prepare monthly (on going) project financial updates.
- Prepare an accurate project budget and ensure project stays within budget.
- Exercise sound financial management by minimizing financial risk, controlling costs and maintaining quality project and budget documentation.
- Create bill of materials and submit purchase requests to purchasing team, follow
- up as required.
- Initiate invoicing with accounting department.
- Prepare budget analysis, revenue reports and project summary upon project completion.

**Communication**:

- Ensure team is updated on all projects.
- Document all project activities and present to the Senior Project Manager and Director.
- Conduct New Project Introductions (NPI) and presentations as necessary.

**Supervision**:

- Provide guidance to junior project managers (PMs) and students.
- Develop tasks for and manage junior PMs when required
- Assist junior PMs with problem resolution and conflict management.

**Contribution to Company Growth**:

- Complete preparation of proposals for small and medium sized projects.
- Assist Business Development with the preparation of proposals and bids as required.
- Initiate new business opportunities.
- Ensure new incoming bid requests are documented by the Administrative Assistant.
- Coordinate the preparation of non-disclosure agreements as required and ensure proper processing.
- Initiate strategic alliances.
- Represent DEW at trade shows and various client functions.

**Other**:

- Travel as required.
- Adhere to all environmental, health and safety regulations and follow the environmental and quality management systems.
- Other duties as assigned.

**Experience**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
- Minimum of three years Project Management experience.
- Experience managing medium-sized and complex projects.
- Experience using enterprise software, with preference for Visual Manufacturing.
- Experience supervising a small team.
- Experience using Microsoft Office Suite software.
- Experience with Government contracts would be an asset.

**Characteristics**:

- Strong problem solving skills.
- Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent leadership skills.
- Strong organizational skills and scheduling abilities.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Able to work independently and with mínimal supervision.
- Excellent decision-making abilities.
- Able to maintain strong client relations.
- Work well within a team environment with a variety of people.

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