About Us:
Det-Tronics is a $200M global technology leader in industrial life safety solutions, specializing in high-end flame and gas detection and automation control systems. As part of Spectrum Safety Solutions with 1,700 employees across 20+ countries we serve mission-critical environments in oil & gas, clean energy, marine, and infrastructure. Backed by Sentinel Capital Partners, we’re driving innovation and growth across our portfolio.
The Opportunity
Det-Tronics is looking for a highly skilled Project Manager. In this role you will manage the technical, schedule, and financial aspects of assigned custom engineered customer order projects and large or complicated equipment orders. You will also provide ongoing key customer program management and ensure that customer requirements are met while managing the business aspects of the project. And, you will report on project results and status to the management staff.
Key Responsibilities:
- Customer Order Project Management
- Perform the role of primary customer contact. Coordinate communications on all significant project issues.
- Define work to be accomplished for assigned projects. Organize this information and distribute to the project team.
- Provide guidance and direction to the project team to achieve customer expectations, project cost, schedule and technical goals.
- Establish priorities within the project. Manage resource conflicts through prioritization with other Project Managers or management staff.
- Develop and monitor the project schedules. Provide corrective action decisions and direction as required at any time the assigned project team or others fail to meet the project schedule requirements.
- Monitors and maintains project margins. Negotiate/quote project change orders when required.
- Review and ensure contractual obligations are met.
- Maintain project management record files for assigned projects.
- Process project order entry. Ensure project value is in the correct financial period.
- Provide continued customer support throughout the warranty period as stipulated in the contract.
- Provide support of the Credit Department in reconciling billed and unbilled trade receivables, where appropriate.
- Upon request, be involved in the scope review and final issue resolution when attempting to close the sale for high probability or major sales proposals. Will manage those projects upon award.
- Facilitate post project reviews to report results and initiate process improvement and enhanced procedures.
- Perform the role of primary customer contact. Coordinate communications on all significant issues affecting the customer.
- Manage corporate activity to meet customer expectations.
- Initiate corrective action or prioritization when required.
- Report periodically on customer program status to senior management or all affected.
What You Bring
Required Qualifications:
- BS/BA degree in business or technical field or equivalent
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in Project Management, Project Engineering, Customer Service, and/or Proposal Engineering.
- Requires good team management, planning, organizational, time management and communications skills. Ability to work quickly and accurately and handle multiple projects.
- Experience with DEC products and system integration practices or related industry considered a plus.
Why Join Us?
- Work with a globally respected brand in life safety
- Influence strategic decisions at the executive level
- Drive innovation and transformation in a high-growth environment
- Enjoy development opportunities within a dynamic, private equity-backed company
Benefits:
At Det-Tronics, we believe in taking care of our people. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
- Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans with company contributions
- Financial Security: 401(k) retirement plan with company match, life and disability insurance
- Time Off: Generous paid time off (PTO), holidays, and flexible scheduling options
- Professional Growth: Career development programs, training opportunities, and tuition reimbursement
- Employee Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness resources, and global mobility support
- Ownership Culture: Participation in our Ownership Program, empowering employees to share in our success
Ready to shape the future of industrial safety?
Apply now and join us in making every life safe and sound.
Skills Required
- BS or BA degree in business or a technical field, or equivalent
- At least 4 years of experience in project management, project engineering, customer service, and/or proposal engineering
- Team management, planning, organizational, time management, and communication skills
- Ability to work quickly and accurately while handling multiple projects
- Experience with DEC products and system integration practices or a related industry
What We Do
Detector Electronics LLC, known as Det-Tronics, develops and supplies fire- and gas-safety systems for high-risk industrial processes and critical operations worldwide. Its portfolio includes flame and gas detection and hazard-mitigation solutions, along with globally certified, fault-tolerant, addressable safety systems. The company designs, builds, tests, and commissions these products to help protect people and property from fire and gas hazards in demanding industrial environments.
