Project Manager

Overview ... Overview JBT is a diverse, global company with many needs for international management talent and great opportunities for experienced graduates. Our businesses are worldwide and opportunities are broad in scope. Start your career with us. Being a global company allows us to present you with a number of career opportunities. JBT is one of the largest solutions providers to the global food processing industry. The largest food processors within the fruit, vegetable, meat, poultry, seafood and bakery industries are among our customers. BENEFITS - Start from day 1! JBT Corporation offers the growth potential of a company with a developing technology that is unique in its field, plus frequent company-sponsored events and a competitive benefits package that includes: * Medical, Dental, Vision coverage * 401(k) plan with company match - up to 6.5% * Company paid Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance * Paid Parental Leave * Paid Holidays * Vacation pay * Sick pay * Tuition Reimbursement (*eligible after 2 years) In this role you will: * Focus on new equipment build and installation * Support project management for newly developed products. * Manage multiple projects averaging $1M dollars. * Coordinate materials and personnel - in-house, with suppliers, and on-site at customer locations. * Manages the detailed technical schedule and financial performance of each project * Find solutions to multi-faceted problems. * Ensure quality requirements are met without sacrificing safety, cost, and delivery goals. * Works with various departments to control job cost and non-conformances. * Travel up to 20% to customer sites to attend project pre-installation meetings and installations. The Opportunity ... Actively participate in established proposal/budget review meetings (with PLM/Sales and other business departments) to identify possible hazards/risks of a project in the quotation stage to help ensure booked gross margins are achieved. When necessary, will help Apps/Sales with proposal writing/budgeting/drawings and Pre-Sale customer visits. 20% Serves as the primary point of contact between JBT and the customer upon Order Entry. Manages customer expectations with respect to scope of work, project schedule, and buyer/seller responsibilities. Confirms customer's agreement/completion of their mechanical and production start-up responsibilities. Builds and maintains a positive relationship with customers and suppliers associated with the project. 20% Develops and manages project schedules to ensure on-time completion of the contractually required project milestones including final delivery of equipment, installation, mechanical start-up, and production start-up. Participate in onsite customer kick-off meetings and pre-installation meeting for all high-risk projects to help mitigate any further risks and ensure the customer has all necessary information to perform a successful project. 20% Participates onsite in the active install of any assigned High-Risk project. Resolves field installation problems by maintaining close contact with customers, sales account managers, and field personnel. Responsible for managing and communicating the active punch list of issues during a project installation phase. Coordinates timely corrective action with internal and external resources while minimizing cost impact to the project. 20% Ensure that Project cost tracking and forecasted spending are updated in the business systems accurately and on a timely basis. Provide monthly forecast of expected project completion, costs, COV and final gross margin. Setup a postmortem review of all high-risk projects, evaluate all task margins/issues and create and implement long term corrective actions plans via MRR process. 20% Why work at JBT ... * BS Degree preferred * PMP Certification preferred * Minimum 3 years' experience with Project Management in a capital equipment environment required * Experience in a supplier/procurement/engineering/build to order environment * Technical background in manufacturing, fabrication, construction, and service disciplines preferred Technical skills preferred: * Understand process flow charts * Ability to read and interpret engineering and assembly drawings * Ability to develop, monitor, analyze, and control project budgets * General knowledge of mechanical utility services * Strong interpersonal skills * Strong analytical problem solving/root cause analysis t * Strong reporting and presentation skills. * Strong negotiating, planning, verbal and written communications skills * Fluent in AutoCAD as is required to develop equipment layouts or proposal drawings * A working knowledge of ERP (SyteLine) business system software a plus * Computer skill expertise in spreadsheet, word processing, MS Project, relational database, presentation, project management, and MS Outlook software applications required AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER It is the policy of JBT Corporation to provide equal opportunity for qualified persons and not to discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law at the JBT Corporation location to which this application is submitted. In addition, as a Federal Government contractor, JBT Corporation is an affirmative action employer. If you require accommodation during the application process, please contact the local Human Resources department. EOE-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities If you have a disability or impairment that prevents you from completing the online application, please seek the assistance of your local employment services agency. JBT maintains active relationships with local employment services agencies, and they have pledged their support in assisting any applicant needing help in applying. To find information on agencies throughout the United States, please go to You may also call Susan Cotton at 844-286-4524 if your disability or impairment prevents you from applying online. NOTE: Do not use this number unless you need assistance because of a disability or impairment. 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Created: 2024-10-22