Project Manager (8126)

SubCom is the leading global partner for today’s undersea data transport requirements. SubCom designs, manufactures, deploys, maintains, and operates the industry’s most reliable fiber optic cable networks. Its flexible solutions include repeaterless to ultra-long-haul, offshore oil and gas, scientific applications, and marine services. SubCom brings end-to-end network knowledge and global experience to support on-time delivery, and meet the needs of customers worldwide. To date, the company has deployed over 200 networks - enough undersea cable to circle Earth more than 17 times at the equator.

Position Overview

The project manager plans, directs and coordinates project activities to ensure that project objectives are met in accordance with prescribed priorities, timing and budget.

• Determines project scope and objectives.
• Prepares specifications, bid requests, cost estimates and contracts for projects.
• Develops detailed project schedules and estimates cost of implementation.
• Track project costs in order to meet budget.
• Recommends make/buy decisions.
• Provide technical guidance and oversee maintenance and subcontractor activities and assist in problem resolution.
• Directs and coordinates project activities through delegated subordinates or outside contractors ensuring minimal production/operation delays or lost time.
• Request assignment of personnel and coordinate schedules and activities with appropriate department managers.
• Directs the planning of equipment layout, installation, modifications and contractor/maintenance activities.
• Analyze existing mechanical systems to troubleshoot problems and improve operating efficiencies (i.e., reduce operating and maintenance costs) and improve reliability.
• Provide technical direction to supply chain for the negotiation of the purchase of any good and/or services required for the delivery of the project.
• Provide project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about strategy and adjustments and progress.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical and clean room operations.
• Have a working knowledge of AutoCAD (desired).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and spec sheets.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A BS degree in an engineering discipline or relative project management experience of 5yrs or more.
• 8+ years’ experience in a Plant Manufacturing or Facilities Engineering environment.

Physical DEMAND

Ability to pass a “Fit for Duty” physical exam. The physical demands described here 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.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:
• Work in an office environment, mainly sedentary work, within a manufacturing facility.
• Wear the proper personal protective equipment for each task, including, but not limited to, safety boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, dust mask, etc.
• Use hands to handle or feel and talk or hear.
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to stand, walk and climb stairs regularly.
• Occasionally required to bend, squat, stoop, kneel or crouch.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to talk and/or hear frequently.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Working Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts.