If you like running big, high-stakes projects, this Project Manager role is a chance to help shape Janicki’s Utah expansion from the ground up. You’ll own the plan and master schedule for the whole expansion. You’ll also be the hub connecting Operations, Engineering, Facilities, Supply Chain, IT, HR, Security, Quality, and outside contractors to keep everything on time and on budget. You’ll report directly to the VP of Utah and keep leadership updated on progress, risks, and decisions, all while bringing facility build-out, equipment, IT, and staffing together into a site that’s ready to run.
The Project Manager – Utah Expansion owns the overall plan for expanding Janicki Industries’ Utah operations, including building and maintaining the integrated project plan, master schedule, and timelines, while driving coordination so milestones are met on time, within budget, and in compliance with Janicki standards. The Project Manager is the primary source of project status for the VP of Utah, providing regular updates, escalating risks and decisions, and ensuring leadership has a clear, current view of progress.
The following essential job functions are performed as a Project Manager – Utah Expansion:
- Develops, owns, and maintains the overall Utah Expansion project plan, including scope, work breakdown structure, milestones, dependencies, and critical path
- Builds and manages the integrated master schedule and timelines across all workstreams; tracks progress and adjusts plans as conditions change
- Serves as the central liaison between all internal teams, contractors, vendors, and other stakeholders involved in the expansion; facilitates communication, alignment, and hand-offs between groups
- Keeps the VP of Utah informed through regular status reports and meetings covering schedule, budget, risks, issues, and decisions needed
- Leads recurring cross-functional project meetings; documents action items, owners, and due dates and follows through to closure
- Identifies, assesses, and mitigates project risks and issues; escalates to the VP of Utah when timelines, budget, or scope are at risk
- Tracks project budget and spend in coordination with Finance and Supply Chain; supports purchasing, work orders, and contractor and vendor coordination as needed
- Coordinates readiness activities such as facility build-out, equipment installation, IT infrastructure, staffing, and security and compliance requirements so the expanded operation is ready on schedule
- Manages scope and change control, documenting changes and their impact on schedule and cost
- Enforces 5S and AS9100 Standards and Practices throughout all work performed
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Behavior: The incumbent must work well under pressure, meeting and completing multiple deadlines. The incumbent shall, at all times, demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors
- Being at work on time and maintaining good attendance is a condition of employment and is an essential function of the job
QUALIFICATIONS
Due to our ITAR and EAR regulations, applicants must be a US Citizen or of Legal Permanent Resident Status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b (a) (3).
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
- A Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, business, or a related field is preferred. Education may be substituted with equivalent experience leading projects in aerospace, manufacturing, or industrial environments.
- 5+ years of project management experience, including leading large, cross-functional projects such as facility expansions, plant start-ups, or capital projects
- PMP or equivalent project management certification preferred
- Proven ability to build and manage integrated project plans, schedules, and budgets
- Proficiency with project scheduling software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or similar) and the Microsoft Office Suite is required
- SAP experience preferred
- Strong communication skills through written, verbal, and graphical mediums; able to present clearly and concisely to senior leadership
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate and influence teams without direct authority
- Experience in an AS9100 or other regulated aerospace/defense manufacturing environment preferred
- Able to handle demanding schedules and shifting priorities
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Wage range for this role is between $100,000 - $150,000 an hour plus a discretionary bonus, 401(k) matching, vacation, and health benefits. Employees can also receive additional pay for off-shifts, off-site work, and access pay. The range provided is Janicki’s estimate of the base compensation for this role. Actual amount offered will be based on job-related and non-discriminatory factors such as experience, location, education, training, skills, and abilities.
- By applying for this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified, you may be contacted for this and future openings.
BENEFITS
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contribution
- Disability insurance as well as Life/AD&D insurance
- HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer contribution and FSA (Flexible Savings Account)
- 401k with employer matching
- Paid time off and paid holidays (including two floating holidays)
- Education reimbursement program
Not sure that you’ll be the perfect fit for this role? You should still apply! We’ll review your application for other opportunities. We are always on the lookout for talented people!
Janicki Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Janicki Industries does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, veteran/military service status, or any other legally protected status. Janicki is proud to be a military friendly employer.
Applicants or employees wishing to view a copy of Janicki Industries’ Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (360) 404-1997.
As a federal government contractor and a recipient of federal funding, Janicki is required to abide by federal drug testing requirements (including preemployment drug testing for cannabis). Additionally, because of Janicki’s work on aerospace products and the high volume of safety sensitive positions, Janicki takes the safety of its employees very seriously and requires that employees pass a preemployment drug test prior to starting employment.
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