We are currently hiring a Project Support specialist to manage the administration side of ongoing projects within the Operations Department as well as the successful closure of completed projects. This role will be responsible for analyzing project scopes, deadlines, technical requirements and manning requirements while also being responsible for overseeing control of budgets, expenses, invoices, and other needs for the team and subcontractors, with a continuous focus on improving quality and reducing costs.
Major responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Provide support to Project Managers in the processes of initiation, planning, implementation, monitoring and closure of projects.
- Check for compliance regarding procedures and methodology during the course of the project implementation process.
- Support Project Managers in the field in regards to implementation costs, reporting, and various other project approvals.
- Control the accuracy and sharing of proper documentation (PO's, COI's, NDA's, manuals, etc.) between subcontractors and internal personnel working on each project.
- Analyze and manage the operations and installation departments purchase orders.
- Review and post the expenses generated by the project team.
- Collaborate with accounting in the codification of costs and adjustments of budgets, and assist with the technical closure of projects.
- Manage and support the Head of Operations on the improvement of internal projects by analyzing interdepartmental methodologies, department KPI's, and any policy or regulations changes.
- Become deeply involved in the company in regards to business needs and search for training opportunities for various roles within the Operations Department.
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Supply Chain Management or related field of study.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
- Advanced proficiency in MS Excel.
- Personality: Candidates must have integrity, be highly analytical, and have a strong desire to be deeply involved in the business. Candidates must be organized and methodical in their work, with the ability to learn quickly and adapt easily to change. Candidates must be able to persevere through difficult work challenges with the highest degree of dedication. Candidates must have strong interpersonal skills with the confidence to interact and communicate effectively with personnel from all levels of the organization
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Strong analytical, organizational, and methodical skills
- Ability to learn quickly and adapt to change
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with personnel at all organizational levels
- Integrity, perseverance, dedication, and confidence
What We Do
Interlake Mecalux, Inc. is a global leader in the storage systems market, specializing in the design, manufacturing, and sale of steel racking and warehouse storage solutions. The company provides a wide array of intralogistics technology, including warehouse automation and management software, to optimize the performance of customers' logistics processes across various sectors, including distribution centers, retail outlets, and manufacturing plants.
