Senior Project Manager-Turnkey Operations
Badger Meter

Why Badger Meter?


Badger Meter is a leading global water technology company, with a mission to preserve and protect the world's most precious resource. For more than 100 years, cities and businesses have utilized our innovative and trusted solutions to enhance operational efficiency and conserve water while making it more affordable, clean and resilient. Just like every drop counts, at Badger Meter every employee counts because our contributions have a lasting impact on the world!

What You Will Contribute:


Do you have project management experience in the construction or consulting industry? Do you have a passion for cutting edge technology deployment projects? We are looking for a remote Sr Project Manager in Florida or Georgia to support regional Advanced Metering Installation projects.

This position is responsible for successfully managing multiple multi-million-dollar AMI & AMR projects where Badger Meter has accepted turnkey responsibility for the implementation of a complete water metering solution. The Senior Project Manager - Turnkey Operations will be the face of Badger Meter for these opportunities and be solely responsible for maintaining project schedules to support the successful delivery of customer-sponsored projects ranging from full turnkey projects to internal projects through the successful delivery of excellent customized service solutions.

The Senior Project Manager - Turnkey Operations will also lead by example by mentoring and coaching other Project Managers and Associate Project Managers on the Turnkey Operations team to ensure that they are also delivering projects with the same level of effort and success. The ability to manage and build strong relationships with internal teams, customers and subcontractors as well as a strong understanding of deadline significance (sense of urgency) is crucial to success in this position.

Job Duties:

• Understands project contractual obligations and ensures compliance; Generates and manages scope of work/project plans to be in accordance with contractual requirements/obligations.
  
• Manages subcontractor(s) and subcontract(s) throughout the project, looks to identify areas for cost savings and further develops strong relationships with the existing Badger Meter sub-contractors.
  
• Monitor overall project progress and generate regular status reports - both internally and externally to all project stakeholders.
  
• Supports the forecasting of accurate project revenues on a monthly, quarterly and yearly basis for all assigned projects; Meets, and when possible, improves on project cost targets.
  
• Supports the reporting of projects' financial performance to stakeholders throughout the project as well as a full financial analysis at project closure.
  
• Ensures quality & safety objectives for the project are achieved.
  
• Documents all work in a timely and accurate manner - this includes but is not limited to email, meeting agendas and minutes, trip reports, monthly hourly reporting, expense reports and any other reports as assigned and/or as they relate to a project.
  
• Obtain customer acceptance for all deliverables as well as substantial completion and final acceptance.
  
• Protects project retainage collected on all projects to ensure no liquidated damages are incurred by Badger Meter on any situation that could be controlled and managed properly by the Senior Project Manager - Turnkey Operations.
  
• Gathers documents and reports on direct customer feedback to the appropriate internal channels as necessary.
  
• Works with Sales (West/East), Marketing, Proposals and Operations (Procurement) in the development of bids/quotes for turnkey opportunities.
  
• Reads, comprehends and responds to customer Request for Proposals (RPFs) by providing thorough, accurate and detailed responses as required to aid in the successful onboarding of new business opportunities.
  
• Manages pilots/trial implementations as required and assigned by the Manager - Turnkey Operations.
  
• Participate in customer presentations and meetings as required and assigned by the Manager - Turnkey Operations.
  
• Support trade show and customer conferences as required and assigned by the Manager - Turnkey Operations.
  
• Supports ongoing product development by recommending changes to product hardware and software.
  
• Assist in engineering tests or evaluations of new system components when part of a Turnkey Operations implementation.
  
• Coordinates collaboration and assistance with/from Sales (West/East), Marketing, Proposals, Engineering, Quality and Operations Procurement in resolving product performance issues.
  
• Provides support to the Marketing relative to beta sites and product support concerns for pre-released products when part of a Turnkey Operations implementation.
  
• Communicates all suggested and/or required literature, procedure, and policy updates to the Manager - Turnkey Operations to assure the highest level of project management success.
  
• Interfaces regularly with Sales (West/East), Marketing, Operations, Quality, Accounting, and Customer Care to develop optimum and approved resolutions to open issues.
  
• Up to 50% travel required
  

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Construction Management, Project Management or related field of study required
  
• 5+ years of related experience in Project Management or relevant experience desired
  
• PMP Certification preferred
  

Qualifications:

• Able and willing to travel up to 50% of the time, which can at times be on short notice throughout North America with the potential for international travel.
  
• In depth understanding of project management tools and standard methods required
  
• Ability to identify processes for continuous improvement required
  

Competencies:

• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives.
  
• Communication: Convey information and ideas clearly and concisely to individuals or groups in an engaging manner that helps them understand and retain the message; listen actively to others.
  
• Initiating Action: Take prompt action to accomplish work goals; take action to achieve results beyond what is required; be proactive.
  
• Work Standards: Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
  

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment.
  
• The expected salary range for this position will be between 84,750.00-113,000
  

Competitive Total Rewards at Badger Meter:

• Competitive Pay
  
• Annual Bonus
  
• Eligible for Annual Pay Increases
  
• Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage
  
• 15 days Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
  
• Two Ways to Save for Retirement: Badger Meter contributes 25 cents for every dollar you contribute to the plan, up to 7% of your eligible compensation. In addition to the match, the company will also contribute 5% of your eligible compensation to your Defined Contribution account on an annual basis. Additional access to a certified financial planner to help ensure your money is working for you, at no cost!
  
• Employer Paid benefits including: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Basic Group Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and more
  
• Educational Assistance - Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250
  
• Voluntary benefits including: Additional Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Accident and Critical Illness coverage
  
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
  

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights regarding equal opportunity in employment by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster and the "EEO is the Law" poster supplement at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm

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