Project Coordinator
North Plant - Abilene, TX
Description

 

We offer

*Longevity bonus 

*7 Paid Holidays

 *401 K after a 1 year 

 *Insurance after 60 days 


 

Summary:

Coordinate and manage engineering and technical development projects in AbiMar and provide project management administration for: maintenance, electric, and mechanical engineering services and support.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Coordinates work performed by outside contractors, vendors, and engineering consultants.
  • Oversees various aspects of workflow, staffing, budget allocation, and scheduling of the assigned project(s).
  • Collaborates with project staff to create a strategic action plan and cost estimates of materials, time, labor, and other resources required to complete the project.
  • Facilitates and contributes to the development of project plans and designs.
  • Recommends and/or analyzes materials, equipment, and practices used in the project.
  • Assesses the competence, capabilities, resources, and financial status of vendors.
  • Supervises progress of development projects.
  • Compares the actual cost of the development project to estimates.
  • Collaborates with a design group to change plans if problems arise. 
  • Analyzes equipment, systems, processes, and systems to identify modifications to improve efficiency, increase quality, and reduce costs.
  • Prepares periodic progress and cost reports for leadership.
  • Ensures compliance with codes, guidelines, best practices, and policies.
  • Collaborates with the operations department to identify and troubleshoot problems.
  • Collaborates with project engineers from other plants to share problems and solutions.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned. 
Requirements

 

Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function and assigned task satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, competency, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering required and/or a combination of education and relevant experience. Masters Degree preferred.
  • 3+ Years of experience in manufacturing industry preferred.

Skills

  • Adaptability, Development of ourselves and others, Sustainable Vision, Innovation with Value, Achievement-driven Inspiration, Borderless Mindset, Passion for the customer and the consumer and Sense of Community. 
  • Thorough understanding of mechanical engineering.
  • Quality approach according to business standards and needs.
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar/related software.