Project Management Consultant, Engineering

• Manage projects within the established scope, schedule, and budget while meeting or surpassing IPM standards of quality.
• Estimate resource requirements to complete planned activities.
• Develop and apply Project Plans and Schedules that represent the appropriate level of detail and task interdependency.
• Research appropriate technologies and apply technical knowledge to ensure effective delivery of project requirements.
• Ensure timely follow-up to all commitments (IPM and client-related).
   

• Define the objective, requirements, and assumptions necessary to structure a project or activity.
• Develop and document high level strategies for achieving specific objectives or activities (hierarchical strategy, process flow, Final Project Summary, etc.).
• Research and prepare project metric information including value statements or measures that explain/promote/justify IPM's involvement.
• Apply foresight and insight to proactively address risk management issues.
   

• Facilitate and lead effective meetings.
• Manage change and/or conflict within any project in an effective, timely, and appropriate manner.
• Develop accurate resource planning estimates to effectively manage personal workload and maximize individual productivity and revenue generation.
   

• Lead (coordinate, facilitate, and motivate) the efforts of the individual, team, client, and other resources associated with project activity.
• Continuously enhance personal understanding and application of the science and profession of project management.
• Produce and present clear, concise, and professionally written communications and presentations.
• Professionally communicate verbally with a broad spectrum of audiences, ranging from contract trade laborers to senior level executives.
• Listen to others’ thoughts and opinions intently and without interruption.
• Ensure a professional perception founded in neatness, organization, and maturity.
   

• Support project team members and other IPM employees to ensure the success of their projects and realize synergistic benefits. Provide/receive peer and supervisor performance feedback as appropriate.
• Focus to customer service principles in all dealings with clients and coworkers.
• Consistently represent IPM's philosophies and standards (as stated in Our Mission and Beliefs) in interactions with clients, potential clients, co-workers, etc. to portray a positive image and maintain and enhance the Company’s reputation.
   

• Ensure compliance to IPM procedures and project management protocol including documentation, Project Plans and Schedules, and Project Files. Identify and implement continuous improvement to our protocols to enhance Company-wide efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance to IPM corporate policies and procedures including housekeeping, safety, and appearance. Identify and implement continuous improvement to these protocols to enhance Company-wide efficiency and effectiveness.
• Focus to building healthy, communicative relationships with co-workers, clients, and others.
• Augment IPM's business development activities through networking, developing and maintaining relationships, seeking out potential opportunities, and participating in account development teams.
• Complete activities that promote professional development including Development Plan and Training objectives, involvement in professional organizations, leading internal efforts, etc.
• Support Company established initiatives and Annual Plan requirements.
   

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical capabilities.
• Strong technical aptitude and displayed ability to grasp a general knowledge of multiple disciplines and technologies.
• Displayed potential to grasp strategic concepts and strategy development skills.
• Ability to effectively organize and structure activities.
• Ability to lead and facilitate multiple activities and resources.
• Good general understanding of business and financial principles.
• Professional and effective written and oral communication skills in the English language.
• Demonstrated work ethic, integrity, and professional conduct.
• Basic computer usage skills.
   

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in an engineering field.
• Industry experience related to the food & beverage, industrial, and/or consumer products industries.
• Project experience related to one or more of the following: supply chain and manufacturing improvement, business process optimization, product development and launch, strategic rationalization, capital projects, and/or technology transfer projects.
• Knowledge and application of a disciplined project management process (Six Sigma and PMP certifications are a plus).
   

Project work may require:

• Extended hours including weekend/holiday work.
• Interstate, intrastate, or international travel.
• Field exposure to various manufacturing, construction, commercial, or institutional environments.