Company Overview:

CPM Holdings, Inc. is a diversified leading global supplier of process equipment and engineered technologies that sustainably feed, fuel, and build a better world. At CPM, we are committed to growth and innovation. To support our expanding operations, we are seeking a qualified and ambitious Project Manager. In this role, you will ensure the successful planning and execution of international projects, acting as a crucial liaison between sales, engineering, manufacturing, and project staff.

Overall Responsibility:

Oversee multiple projects from post-purchase order through to closeout, ensuring smooth departmental communication, compliance with contracts and specifications, and timely, within-budget deliveries. Report to the Senior Project Manager.

Location: This role is remote, but candidates must be within a reasonable distance to our Traverse City office for on-site visits.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the main contact between sales and customers throughout the project.

• Prepare presentation documents, including functional specifications, cost estimations, and risk assessments.

• Conduct preliminary reviews of technical project requests and facilitate communication between suppliers and internal departments.

• Oversee deadlines, costs, milestones, and customer satisfaction across all project phases.

• Facilitate cooperation between design, manufacturing, logistics, development, and purchasing teams.

• Conduct pre-order, kick-off, and progress meetings internally and with customers, sub-suppliers and engineering representatives.

• Review and administer commercial documentation.

• Coordinate and process contract deliverables, such as invoicing and drawing submittals.

• Create and manage change orders and perform job cost analysis.

• Monitor all project aspects to ensure cohesion.

• Identify and notify project milestones, deliverables, and invoicing.

• Advise on project documentation requirements and filing for archives.

• Travel domestically and internationally to support project meetings and activities (25 % annually).

• Perform additional related duties as required.

  Project Management Work:

• Execute projects after sales have won the order.

• Maintain and create project schedules.

• Manage project budgets.

• Report on project status to management.

• Conduct technical and financial discussions with customers and vendors.

• Maintain and develop vendor relationships.

• Lead lessons learned process post-project completion.

• Participate in development projects, particularly regarding electrical and controls.

• Contribute to improvements in the project management process.

• Support other departments and projects, including checking/commenting on offers and proposals, supporting sales and estimation with proposals for systems projects, and process development.

• Create technical documentation.

• Support during installation and commissioning.

  Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a technical field (e.g., electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, process engineering) or completed technical vocational training with at least five years of industrial experience.

• PMI certification is a plus but not required.

  Experience:

• Over three years of industrial experience in an engineering/mechanical project management position.

• Experience with capital equipment projects, including client relationships, engineering, construction, and cost/schedule management.

  Skills and Attributes:

• Ability to work in a non-structured, entrepreneurial environment.

• Strong communication skills to respond to inquiries or complaints from clients, contractors, and consultants.

• Knowledge of legal and ethical processes during project execution and site supervision.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Ability to communicate in a second language (European or Asian languages preferred but not required).

  Technical Skills:

• Must have familiarity with an ERP system like SAP.

• Proficiency in MS Office, MS Visio, and SharePoint.

• Experience with PFD (Process Flow Diagram) and P&ID (Process and Instrumentation Diagram).

• Ability to read, understand, and comment on technical drawings.

• Special engineering business.

  What We Offer:

• An opportunity to contribute to a thriving company's growth.

• A collaborative and innovative work environment.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Support for relocation to Traverse City area.

  How to Apply:

  To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter explaining your suitability for this role. Selected candidates will be contacted for a virtual interview, followed by an on-site meeting. We look forward to hearing from you!

   

  CPM Acquisition Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. CPM Acquisition Corp. offers competitive compensation and benefits, including paid holidays and vacations, 401k, medical/dental insurance, tuition assistance, and more.

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