Project Manager Energy

Blanchard Machinery Company is seeking a Project Manager Energy in West Columbia, SC, to coordinate Caterpillar Electric Power Generation projects. Responsibilities include communication with suppliers and customers, logistics management, and collaboration with engineering teams. Candidates should have a mechanical or electrical engineering degree, project management experience, and strong interpersonal skills. Benefits include competitive pay, medical coverage, and opportunities for advancement. Travel is required for the role.
Overview

The Project Manager Energy coordinates the delivery and execution of Caterpillar Electric Power Generation sales projects, working with the sales staff, suppliers, and the customer.

Blanchard Machinery Company is committed to fostering a high-performance work culture with challenging work opportunities that inspire high quality results. Some of the benefits of joining our team are:
• Competitive Pay.
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401K, profit sharing, generous PTO and paid holidays, uniforms, and much more.
• Exposure to world-class CAT training and development.
• A friendly and supportive work environment.
• Continuous exposure to learning and new technologies
• Opportunities for advancement

Responsibilities
• Contributes to a positive work environment and promotes the vision, mission and values of BMC.
• Completes all job responsibilities in a safe manner, promotes and champions a safe and healthy work environment.
• Responsibilities will include written and verbal communication with all parties involved; i.e. purchase orders with suppliers, submittals with engineering, communication with management, sales staff, and sales engineering.
• Keep abreast of new product developments, merchandising and pricing programs.
• Responsible for all logistics of equipment delivery; which could include freight, crane, and site coordination.
• Coordinate with Caterpillar group for engineering design, build, order processing, and delivery.
• Travel will be required; i.e. to, 3rd party supplier, customer job site.
• Coordinate with Service Department for In-house and Field Technician as needed.
• Process all the necessary reports to Caterpillar related to day-to-day operations, merchandising assistance, and all other information requested.
• Continually strive to maximize gross profit on all projects.
• Maintains punctual, regular, and predictable attendance.
• Other duties as assigned; to include areas in Blue Bird Bus and Electric Power.

Qualifications
• Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree and/or related project management experience is required.
• Knowledgeable about CAT Engines is a plus.
• High degree of interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and provide excellent customer service while projecting a professional image at all times.
• A combination of manufacturing, parts, field service or shop repair, foreman, sales, etc… experience is desired.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; gather and analyze information skillfully; develop alternative solutions; works well in a group problem solving situations’ use reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Ability to read drawings, one-lines and specifications to discuss projects with contractors, engineers and architects.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills - must possess the personal discipline to establish the proper image as a representative of Blanchard Machinery.
• Enthusiastic - hard worker with the ability to complete work with minimal supervision.
• Organizational and time management skills required.
• Personal commitment to continuous improvement and service excellence.
• Computer Skills: Proficient in Solid Works and/or AutoCAD and Experience with Project Management tools such as Gantt Charts are a plus.
• Experience with CAT Electronic Technician, SAP, DBS, Lotus Notes, and EOMP systems

Working Conditions
• The physical environment requires the employee to work inside as well as in shop/machine environments (non-climate controlled) and on customer job sites.
• Position requires employee to be physically present at the job site location.
• Job requires standing, stooping, squatting, pushing, pulling, twisting, turning, and lifting.
• Use of computer and other forms of technology to complete job responsibilities.