Senior Project Manager

Beck & Pollitzer Germany GmbH ist seit 20 Jahren die deutsche Niederlassung der 1863 in London gegründeten Beck & Pollitzer Ltd. Mit über 30 eigenen Standorten auf 4 Kontinenten ist Beck & Pollitzer der weltweit führende Anbieter für Industrieverlagerungen sowie Maschinen- und Anlagenmontagen.

Unabhängig von Projektumfängen oder Anwenderbranchen sind wir das ideale Montagedienstleistungsunternehmen, um ein Projekt von A bis Z zum vollen Erfolg zu führen.

Purpose of role

Providing comprehensive project management and general management support across a range of engineering projects. Working with the Location Manager and Sales Manager to grow the business and maximize all opportunities for work.

• Solicit vendors and subcontractor bids for assigned projects as necessary. Review and analyze bids for conformance to project specifications, price, material quality, and related items. Discusses and resolves any questions with Customer prior to submission of final estimate.
• Follow approved estimating practices consistent with corporate guidelines. Ensure such practices result in the most complete estimates possible while ensuring the financial objectives are met.
• Utilize estimation software package to complete estimating.
• Computes cost factors and prepares estimates used for management purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work; preparing bids; selecting vendors or subcontractors; and determining cost effectiveness.
• Accurately price change orders for on-going work.
• Ensure that the information required to begin the estimating process is accurate and available.
• Accurately size equipment and analyse safety considerations.
• Prepare and submitting proposals.
• The management of engineering projects on behalf of key customers who operate in a high pressure, high quality production/manufacturing environment.
• Effective planning, control and monitoring, both internally and direct with the client, of projects secured from the quotation stage, through negotiation to contract completion and final accounts
• Effective project cost tracking and financial control.
• Produce quotes and undertake estimating for small to medium sized engineering projects once training has been provided using the Company’s standard commercial approach.
• Provide general commercial and project support to the region to enable budgeted results to be achieved.
• Effective liaison throughout the sales and order securing process and during contract works with other personnel on a national and international level
• Achievement of high profit levels through effective contract management, ensuring efficient utilization of labor resources at all skill levels and disciplines, sub-contractors, equipment and plant suppliers.
• Reporting on contract performance regularly and to Company standard requirements, ensuring all potential opportunities, variations and risks are identified and reported to the Engineering Manager as soon as possible.
• Define scope and methods of work
• Ensure Contracts secured are sound commercially.
• Ensure a pro-active approach is adopted to all existing and potential customers to build client relationships and boost market share.
• Ensure all projects comply with Safety, Quality and other Company systems and procedures
• Carry out effective national and international liaison as required.

• Assist in redefining, improving and ensuring all on-site contract controls, labor management and engineering standards are met.
• Co-operate with all Company Divisions to enable consistent and effective service to users. Enable effective internal and external communication.
• Enable national and international co-ordination and mobility.

• Experience managing mechanical and electrical engineering projects mainly installations of production equipment.
• Strong general experience of mechanical engineering
• Strong commercial skills and project management skills, particularly: negotiating, planning, estimating, costing and quoting.
• Strong IT (MS Office) and numeracy skills.
• Experience managing a small team and controlling, organising and motivating internal labour resources and sub-contractors.
• Knowledge of current H&S legislation & Risk Management processes.
• Good financial skills including:
• cost and budgetary controls
• accounting controls and procedures through to final accounts
• Project Management qualification or specific training
• Ability to secure contractors license(s) for company

• Excellent written and verbal skills at technical and professional levels
• Able to explain technical concepts simply and succinctly
• Solution oriented.
• Able to work at a consistent level under pressure and demanding deadlines
• Able to work with others in various team environments and to be confident and assertive with people at all levels;
• Able to persuade others
• Excellent time management skills, and able to prioritise multiple tasks
• Able to build strong business relationships with key clients