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Project Manager

Solar Turbines Inc
  • Houston, TX
  • $120,600–$180,900 Per Year
3 days ago

Job Description

Career Area:

Strategy

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do - but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here - we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Join a dynamic aftermarket team with growth opportunities. The Customer Services Project Management team consists of a group of leaders who are dedicated to making customers successful by delivering sustainable aftermarket solutions that meet both current and future energy demand. This position is responsible for providing commercial and technical guidance to global customers by working closely with Sales, PAE, Supply Chain, Operations, Logistics, and Finance to ensure seamless delivery from order entry, engineering, procurement, manufacturing, assembly, test, installation, commissioning, and final acceptance by the customer. This highly visible role is responsible for executing a wide spectrum of projects, including full package refurbishment, engine uprates, SoLoNOx conversion, compressor restages, systems upgrades, control retrofits, and station controls. If you're looking to further develop your career in Solar's fast growing aftermarket business, this position is for you.

PROJECT MANAGER

RESPONSIBILITIES & KNOWLEDGE:

Plans, schedules, manages, and supervises the execution of Customer Services PSU projects, which could exceed $30 million in revenue. The scope of this position includes all commercial, contractual, and technical aspects of the project. Manages and directs project execution from booking to commissioning in the field (Beneficial Use). Additional responsibilities include providing leadership in project risk assessment and risk management while meeting customer expectations and maximizing project profitability. A thorough knowledge of principles relating to the design and operation of turbines must be applied when giving direction to other disciplines ensuring quality execution of PR&U projects. Individual should be familiar with the commercial and contractual practices applied by Solar. This role requires limited supervision and exercises considerable latitude in determination of technical requirements necessary to meet the objectives set forth by our customers. Represents the PRU organization as the prime contractual and technical authority responsible for execution of projects. Interfaces with both Solar and customer senior management on a regular cadence. Must have the ability to travel both domestically and internationally (+/-20%).

Must effectively collaborate across global, cross-functional teams by building productive relationships with team members and stakeholders from diverse cultural backgrounds, enabling successful project execution and business results. The role will primarily support the Mexico & Latin America Regions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Educational Background:

  • A bachelor's degree and/or equivalent 7-10 years related experience is required along with detailed knowledge of Solar's turbomachinery products and services.

Project Management:

  • A background in business management and knowledge of Solar customers, engineering processes, policies, contracts negotiation and Solar's aftermarket turbomachinery is preferred.

Managing Multiple Priorities:

  • A proven ability to handle multiple tasks with competing priorities is required.

Communication Skills:

  • Must be capable of facilitating effective communications at various levels throughout the Customer Services organization.

Decision Making and Critical Thinking:

  • Strategic thinking capabilities along with a high energy level and corresponding work ethic is needed to be successful in this role.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Background in Business Management
  • Knowledge of Solar customers, engineering processes, policies, contracts negotiation and Solar's aftermarket turbomachinery
  • Technical experience with Solar's product designs and control systems
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Summary Pay Range:

$120,600.00 - $180,900.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits*

  • Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*

  • 401(k) savings plans*

  • Health Savings Account (HSA)*

  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

  • Health Lifestyle Programs*

  • Employee Assistance Program*

  • Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

  • Career Development*

  • Incentive bonus*

  • Disability benefits

  • Life Insurance

  • Parental leave

  • Adoption benefits

  • Tuition Reimbursement

  • These benefits also apply to part-time employees

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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Numbers & Facts

LocationHouston, TX
IndustryEnergy and Utilities
Salary$120,600–$180,900 Per Year
Company Size5,000 to 9,999 employees
Year Founded1927
Websitehttps://mysolar.cat.com/

About Company

Solar's foundation is people and Solar's culture is one where individual contributions are valued, diversity in the workplace is encouraged, and safety is emphasized in all aspects of the business. Solar is comprised of a dedicated and multi-talented workforce of more than 6,000 employees with decades of experience working as a global team. Solar Turbines offers an excellent compensation/benefits package including medical/ dental/ life insurance, vacation, pension plan, 401(k) plan with matching, an incentive pay program, tuition reimbursement and professional development/advancement opportunities.

Skills

  • Business Growthunmatched
  • Cadenceunmatched
  • Calendar Managementunmatched
  • Career Developmentunmatched
  • Caterpillar Equipmentunmatched
  • Commissioningunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Contract Negotiationunmatched
  • Control Systemsunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Customer Service Managementunmatched
  • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
  • Diversityunmatched
  • English Languageunmatched
  • Expectation Maximization Algorithmunmatched
  • Financeunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Logisticsunmatched
  • Manufacturing Assemblyunmatched
  • Multilingualunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Order Processingunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Product Designunmatched
  • Profit & Lossunmatched
  • Project Executionunmatched
  • Project/Program Managementunmatched
  • Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relationsunmatched
  • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
  • Retrofitunmatched
  • Risk Analysisunmatched
  • Risk Managementunmatched
  • Salesunmatched
  • Solar Engineeringunmatched
  • Spanish Languageunmatched
  • Supply Chain Operationsunmatched
  • Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
  • Technical Leadershipunmatched
  • Testingunmatched
  • Willing to Travelunmatched

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