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Project Manager
- Curtiss-Wright Corporation (Frederick, MD)
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Project Manager
Our Frederick, MD business unit is growing! We are looking for a Project Manager to lead technical project activities related to the power generation and distribution simulation industry. You will be responsible for providing the schedule, cost, performance and customer management of multiple concurrent projects, including project performance, developing cost proposals, managing project plans, budgets, and schedules, and ensuring the resolution of complex engineering problems. As the Project Manager, you will work collaboratively with the engineering manager to assign resources and direct the work of Technicians, Associate Engineers, Staff Engineers, Senior Engineers.
We take care of our people!
Paid Time Off **I** 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing **I** Health and Wellness Benefits **I** Learning and Development Opportunities **I** Referral Program **I** Competitive Pay **I** Recognition **I** Employee Stock Purchase Plan (https://curtisswright.com/investor-relations/overview/default.aspx) **I** Inclusive & Supportive Culture (https://careers.curtisswright.com/en/who-we-are/) *
Salary Information: $108,00 - 155,000 annually, plus bonus
_Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer._
Your Challenge:
+ Manage all phases of project management: Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring, Control and Closure.
+ Analyze project requirements, capacity, cost, and customer needs to develop project plan and budget for multiple concurrent simulation projects
+ Develop technical and cost proposals and related documents
+ Execute project plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing project needs and requirements
+ Identify resources requirements and assign individual responsibilities
+ Manage day-to-day operational aspects of multiple, projects and scope, including tracking team hours and expenses, maintaining contract documents, and ensuring contract requirements are met.
+ Manage and minimize risk exposure on project
+ Analyze project profitability, revenue, margins, and resource utilization
+ Generate and maintain stakeholder project status reports to management regarding project performance against schedule, risk assessment, and cost performance using earned value management
+ Determine appropriate revenue recognition, ensure timely and accurate invoicing
+ Follow up with customers, when necessary, regarding unpaid invoices
+ Provide task prioritization for the engineering staff
Your Expertise:
+ 8+ years of developing and/or leading development of technical projects within the power plant industry or related industry
+ BS or equivalent in Mechanical, Chemical or Electrical (power focus) Engineering, Physics, Project Management, or a related discipline or equivalent
+ Outstanding planning, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
+ Demonstrated leadership background and experience, promoter of teamwork, a team player and ability to manage all aspects of full scope simulator projects
+ Excellent written and verbal communication, Strategic Planner, Team Leader, Action Oriented, Ability to deal with Ambiguity, Data Driven Decision Making, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Peer Relationships, Decisive Planning and Execution.
+ Ability to critically analyze schedules and budgets, and to communicate and identify risks and implement mitigation plans to achieve customer commitments
+ Experience leading predictive projects (waterfall) is required, experience with Agile/Hybrid project management
Preferred:
+ Project related financial experience and experience with Earned Value Management (EVM)
+ Familiarity in the following areas: systems modeling (mechanical, electrical fluid systems), object-oriented programming, script languages, signal processing, and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), I/O systems and interfaces
+ Familiarity in MATLAB/Simulink and/or other simulation environments
Who We Are
Our Values (https://www.curtisswright.com/company/sustainability/core-values/default.aspx)
Environmental, Social and Governance
WSC, a business of Curtiss-Wright, is a technology driven company with engineering simulation as its core competence. WSC's vision is to provide the Power Industry with innovative, state-of-the-art, simulation technology products and services, that will add value in the design, commissioning, and safe and reliable operation of their power generating or process plant assets.
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Compliance Statement
This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.
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Join the WRIGHT Team!
Over 95 years of growth, Curtiss-Wright is an integrated, market-facing global diversified industrial company and remains a technology leader through this legacy of innovation. Through three well-balanced segments – Aerospace & Industrial, Defense Electronics and Naval & Power, we remain focused on advanced technologies for high performance platforms and critical applications. Diversity, commitment to excellence and dedication to the spirit of pioneering innovation continue to drive the employees of Curtiss-Wright.
Our Values
What makes a world-class organization? It all begins with core values that provide a strong foundation for success. Simple in theory, the values of Curtiss-Wright are reflected in every aspect of our operations. To our employees, these are more than words on a wall – we all take these values to heart in our relationships with our customers and each other.
Leadership
We lead based on vision and strategic direction, empowering employees to reach goals through thoughtful and decisive action.
Customer Focus
We are committed to achieving total quality by meeting our customers’ expectations and delivering products and services in a timely fashion.
Teamwork & Trust
Working in a spirit of trust and collaboration, we actively encourage employees to contribute their ideas and innovations to keep our company moving forward.
Respect for People
We believe that people are our most valuable asset and will always do the right thing in our dealings and interactions with all employees.
Integrity
We will act with the highest integrity in all of our business relationships and strategic partnerships.
What We Offer Our Employees:
**Opportunity:** As part of the Curtiss-Wright team, you have the opportunity each day to transform the way customers do business, as well as transform your career. Our entrepreneurial environment provides you with excellent experiences that enable you to develop your skills through stretch assignments and the opportunity to work with the best talent in the industry. You will have the opportunity to contribute from day one!
**Challenging Work:** The work we do here is not only challenging, but it is meaningful to our customers, our employees and the communities in which they live and work. You are given the chance to work on some of the most advanced technology projects in the world. Now that something to be proud of!
**Collaborative Environment:** The teamwork among our exceptionally talented people enables us to deliver some of the most advanced solutions to our customers.
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