Project Manager

Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc welding solutions, automated joining, assembly and cutting systems, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment, and has a leading global position in brazing and soldering alloys. Lincoln is recognized as the Welding Expert™ for its leading materials science, software development, automation engineering, and application expertise, which advance customers' fabrication capabilities to help them build a better world. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is a $4.2B publicly traded company (NASDAQ:LECO) with over 11,000 employees around the world, with operations in 71 manufacturing and automation system integration locations across 21 countries and maintains a worldwide network of distributors and sales offices serving customers in over 160 countries.

 Location: Bettendorf - Bettendorf, IA, United States (US)
Employment Status: Salary Full-Time
Function: Manufacturing
Req ID: 24632 

Position Summary: Project Managers work closely with leadership to ensure project scope and direction are communicated effectively to accurately meet customer needs.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate internal and external resources for the execution of projects;
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget;
• Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility;
• Ensure resource availability and allocation;
• Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress;
• Manage changes to the scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques;
• Measure project performance using the appropriate tools and techniques;
• Report and escalate to management as needed;
• Successfully manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders;
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks;
• Establish and maintain relationships with outside vendors; and
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.

Experience / Skills:

• Bachelor degree in Project Management, Business Management, Welding Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent preferred;
• 2+ years’ experience in Project / Program Management;
• Previous, proven demonstrated excellent team playing abilities with organizational and time management skills;
• Excellent client-facing and internal communications skills;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Relevant experience leading custom engineered projects;
• Technical knowledge of engineered robotic welding systems;
• Ability to negotiate and manage contractual arrangements;
• Ability to understand system layouts and/or technical manuals;
• Ability to develop and deliver presentations;
• Knowledge of budgeting, cost estimating, and fiscal management principles and procedures;
• Ability to provide technical guidance and leadership to project team;
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities;
• Knowledge of the operating practices of fabrication and manufacturing;
• Ability to assess contract compliance and product/service quality;
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint); and
• Strong working knowledge of Project Management Tools like Smartsheet or Microsoft Project is a plus.

Nonessential Skills and Experience:

• Safety (OSHA, SDS), ANSI (RIA) Standards;
• Microsoft Office Suite;
• ERP Software (Epicor);
• Smartsheet Project Management Software;
• CAD Software (Solidworks, PTC Windchill, PTC Creo); and
• PMP certification a plus.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical demands: While performing duties of this job, an employee is typically required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; bend; squat; climb; talk and hear. Be able to climb ladders; lift hand tools approx. 1-15 lbs. in weight to complete machine assembly, parts up to 50 lbs. Repetition with activity. 
• Work environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S):

• Understand the Company’s EH&S Policy and how it relates to this job;
• Be aware of OSHA & EPA laws and regulations as well as company rules and policies that pertain to this job;
• Work in a safe and environmentally friendly manner and observe all company EH&S procedures;
• Immediately notify the supervisor if there is any safety hazard, any equipment not operating correctly or if there are any questions regarding EH&S procedures; and
• Attend required EH&S training.

Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.