Project Manager

About Us

Join a talented team of engineering professionals at Vogt Power International Inc. Vogt is based in Louisville, KY and specializes in the design, manufacture and supply of equipment and solutions to the power generation industry. We are an industry leader in heat recovery steam generators (HRSGs) with both domestic and international customers.

Position Summary

The Project Manager directs and manages global contracts to design, fabricate and erect HRSGs of varying scope and complexity.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Manages all aspects of Capital contracts and contract change orders to optimize the Company's profit potential and minimize risk and exposure.
• Acts as primary liaison with the Customer to develop and maintain a good working relationship during contract execution.
• Develops the overall Project Quality Plan and assures compliance during execution of the project.
• Identifies and manages all project risks.
• Accountable for the complete project budget, forecast, and monthly cash flow reports.
• Generates the Monthly Project Status Reports to the Customer and VPI Executive Staff.
• Responsible for coordinating and overseeing the development and maintenance of the overall project schedule.
• Develops Supplier Special Terms & Conditions as needed, and generates requisitions for engineered equipment.
• Evaluates and selects suppliers and subcontractors for major materials, engineered equipment and fabrication services in conjunction with VPI Supply Management and Global Supply Management.
• Responsible for coordinating shipping through VPI and BPI Logistics including utilizing Customer systems as well as resolving shipping issues such as Overages, shortages and Damage reports.
• Performs and / or assists in studies for economic / technical optimization of our products within the confines of the Contract.
• Coordinates all project related field activities through completion of commissioning and all punch list activities to include interface with VPI site construction and commissioning Technical Advisors and Customer / Contractor site management, and negotiation / cost control of field related extra work orders.
• Coordinates the resolution and final disposition of NCR's (Non Conformance Reports) and site RFI's (Request For Information). Supports Buyers and Subcontract Managers in resolution of SDR's (Supplier Deviation Requests).

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.