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Project Manager

Valparaiso, IN 46385

Posted: 09/18/2024 Industry: Project Management Job Number: 193735 Pay Rate: $41.49 - $91.00 per hour

Job Description

HKA Enterprises is unable to support C2C. 3rd party submissions and C2C requests will not be considered for any positions.

Responsibilities:

Job Summary:

  • Job Title: Material Manager
  • Industry: Electrical

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement strategies for the efficient procurement, storage, and distribution of materials used in electrical projects.
  • Look for efficiencies in process and procedure and actively work with stakeholders to drive solutions.
  • Solve problems at your level.
  • Leverage technology to help collect, track, organize, analyze and report out on inventory levels.
  • Collaborate with Project Managers/Construction Managers, Engineers, and other stakeholders to forecast material needs for ongoing and upcoming projects.
  • Coordinate with logistics and transportation providers to facilitate timely delivery of materials to project sites.
  • As well as returned material to either other projects or staging/storerooms.
  • Maintain tracking of material/conex location on job laydown sites and maintain/organize staging area material.
  • Work with Supply Chain on sourcing events for materials from suppliers, assist with negotiating pricing, and review supplier contracts to ensure cost-effectiveness and quality.
  • Oversee receiving, inspection, and storage processes to ensure compliance with safety, quality (NIPSCO) standards and regulations.
  • Maintain, organize inventory levels packaged in conex boxes and track material usage to prevent shortages or excess stock during project execution, at project close-out, and/or for project-to-project transfers, utilizing inventory management software or available tools.
  • Travel to job sites to inspect conex box and material setups, looking for improvements or deficiencies with how labor crews are managing usage of materials during execution.
  • Work with Construction Manager on corrective actions.
  • Develop, maintain, and provide required reporting for tracking and status, and provide executive updates as needed.
  • Communicate effectively with Project Managers, Construction Managers, and Leadership when issues, concerns or opportunities arise.
  • Meet with vendors/distributors to discuss unacceptable and defective products and establish corrective actions.
  • Work with Storeroom Management if union labor isn’t maintaining our expectations at our project facilities they support.
  • Monitor and analyze market trends, supplier performance, and industry developments to identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers and vendors, fostering partnerships for long-term mutual benefit and efficiency gains.
  • Implement best practices for material handling, storage, and disposal to minimize waste and maximize efficiency.

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

  • 7+ years experience in role with:
  • Experience with project management and leadership across IT and business functions.
  • Experience managing large complex projects that consist of a combination of internal/external and labor/non-labor cost components
  • Extensive knowledge and expertise in the use of project management best practices including knowledge of waterfall, agile and SDLC methodologies and tools
  • Must have excellent leadership skills (proven ability to coach, develop, and lead a team) and must be able to work with a diverse project team consisting of resources from all parts of the organization (both IT & Business)
  • Proven ability to engage and develop relationships with executive sponsors and key stakeholders with clarity and precision
  • Experience with project cost management and resource capacity planning
  • Strong Business Process Analysis and Mapping skills
  • Experience implementing change management approaches to support projects
  • Experience in the indirect management of team members including assisting in the development, training, and assignment of work/projects to
  • Project management certification (PMP)
  • Agile certification such as PSM (Professional Scrum Master) and Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO) a plus
  • ITIL v3 or v4 a plus other members of a team
  • Familiarity with the Energy Industry is a plus

Additional Information

HKA Enterprises is a global workforce solutions firm. If you're seeking a new career opportunity or project experience, our recruiters will work to understand your qualifications, experience, and personal goals. At HKA, we recognize the importance of matching employee goals with those of the employer. We strive to seek credibility, satisfaction, and endorsement from all of our applicants. We invite you to take time and search for your next career experience with us! HKA is an EEO Employer who participates in the US Citizenship and Immigration Services E-Verify Program.

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