Hardware Engineering Manager jobs in West Des Moines, IA

Johnson Hardware Company is rooted in construction with our industry leading doors, door hardware, and access control products. Our team is well-known for the quality of their work and the humble attitude they bring to the job site. We strive to build not only great products, but great relationships with the clients we get to work with each day.

General Purpose and Scope of Position

The Project Manager analyzes blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for products, projects, or services to create timely bids and proposals. This role will plan, direct, and coordinate activities of designated projects through each phase to ensure goals or objectives of projects are accomplished within prescribed time frames and budget.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual project design to determine: the project requirements; required facility modifications to support the project; and conceptual cost estimates to support payback calculations to determine project feasibility.
• Work with external contractors and engineers in the coordination and completion of projects.
• Plan and organize a project from developing stages (preliminary engineering, field investigations, bid package, etc.) through completion (procurement, construction, commissioning and startup).
• Complete calculations and analyses to determine required modifications in response to operational problems and/or to support projects.
• Develop design/build bid packages with adequate supporting documentation to ensure complete and comparable bids can be received on the project.
• Complete drawings, including general arrangements, flow diagrams, and site plans to support project work.
• Complete field investigations of existing facilities and documenting as-built conditions to assist in project development.

Qualifications

• Excellent project management Skills (methods/tools)
• Experience using Protech and Bluebeam.
• Possess a broad knowledge of multiple business applications operating on multiple platforms
• Advanced proficiency in decision and issue management, risk management, engineering management, and engineering process
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions and owner concepts furnished in written, oral, diagram, or scheduled form
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple system development projects in a multi-platform environment, utilizing both in-house resources and consultants
• Ability to multi-task while maintaining careful attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively both individually and within a team environment
• Ability to work with a sense of urgency to meet deadlines and address competing priorities
• Proficient skills with Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Effective written, listening and verbal communication skills

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Occasional Weekend Work
• Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401k, Employee Assistance Program, PTO, life insurance, 401K match)
• Bonus based on yearly profit!

EEO Statement:

Johnson Hardware Company, LLC. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Bonus opportunities

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience using Protech or any other project management software?
• Do you have experience using Bluebeam?
• On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate your ability to use technology?
• How many years of project management experience do you have?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: In person