Project Manager jobs in Petersburg, VA

Company Overview: 

We design, develop and manufacture case packers and tray packing solutions for flexible and other tough-to-handle packages such as doypacks, pillow bags, and four-sided sealed bags. Built for around-the-clock operation, these solutions have a worldwide reputation for their quick change-over, flexibility, speed, and comprehensive design. Our Integrated state-of-the-art technologies include gravity, pick and place, wrap-around, and vision-guided robotics.

At BPA, we are absolutely passionate about innovation. It adds the fun and inspiration to our work that people need to excel. Our customers stimulate innovation by developing new needs, and we are on a never-ending quest to find a better, simpler way. BPA has no innovation budget. Innovation is what we are.
 

Position:

We are currently seeking a Project Manager at our South Chesterfield, VA location. 

The Project Manager will be responsible for the project execution of innovative packaging automation solutions.  Typical project sizes range from $500,000 to $3,000,000. US dollars.  Projects may be domestic or international. The Project Manager will coordinate the Project Team in a fast-paced, matrix environment. The team will include Mechanical and Electrical Engineers, Fabrication, and Assembly personnel. Team activities include mechanical and electrical design, cost control, scheduling, quality assurance, safety, equipment procurement, equipment design, field construction activities, commissioning, and customer/client communications.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Executes projects on schedule and on budget. This includes developing and maintaining the project schedule. 
• Develops and manages project budget including cost controls.
• Coordinates engineering and procurement functions to align with the schedule.
• Reviews and provides input during the design phase. 
• Evaluate project risks and manages contingency plans. 
• Negotiates change orders and contracts with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Controls all deliverables against scope definition and specifications, including suppliers and subcontractors.
• Manages installation and start-up.
• Responsible for all Project documentation.
• Responsible for project closing including lessons learned and customer satisfaction surveys.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education/ Experience & Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in an Engineering discipline and 5 years of relevant experience required.  However, a combination of experience and/or education will be taken into consideration.  
• Project Management experience and knowledge are a must.
• PMP (or initiative to certify within one year of hire) is required.
• Must have experience working in a manufacturing environment, preferably with machinery.  The ideal candidate will have experience with robotics. 
• Must possess the ability to develop Gantt chart schedules.  Microsoft Project preferred.
• Moderate AutoCAD experience preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office products.

At this time, BPA will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

BPA prides itself on the quality of its employees and as such, candidates who receive an employment offer will be required to pass a drug screen and background check successfully.

BPA offers an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. In addition, we offer a robust benefits package including a majority employer-paid employee health, dental, vision, life, and disability; 12 days’ vacation and 3 days' sick during the first year of employment, as well as 401(k) with a 6% match.

BPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.