Project Manager – Complex Projects

Career Area:

Engineering

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Solar Turbines Incorporated, headquartered in San Diego, California, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc. Solar manufactures the world’s most widely used family of mid-sized industrial gas turbines, ranging from 1 to 23 megawatts. Solar is a leading provider of energy solutions, featuring an extensive line of gas turbine-powered compressor sets.

Job Summary

Project Managers have technical, commercial, and scheduling responsibilities for their assigned projects and operate with a high degree of freedom with internal operations and external customers. Key responsibilities include:

The delivery of customer satisfaction through the exercise of leadership from booking of project sale to installation, commissioning and full customer acceptance of complex projects involving turbomachinery equipment and construction scope. Responsible for establishing and driving project execution strategy and ensuring communication internally and flow-down to suppliers and subcontractors, as well as periodic reporting within the organization indicating progress of project(s) and areas of concern. Management of schedule achievement and project profitability, including regular reporting to management. The successful management of large and disparate teams including engineering teams, construction contractors, and major balance of plant equipment suppliers. Responsible for the acceptability of quality and design of the equipment delivered to the customer within the confines of the contract.

Basic Qualifications:

• Demonstrate substantial knowledge of the principles relating to the design and operation of turbines and control systems, as well as thorough knowledge of principles relating to balance of plant systems design and construction.

• Experience with commercial and contractual practices.

• Familiar with Solar's organization and practices to direct a wide-range of activities to accomplish project requirements.

• Willing to travel 25% to 50%.

Top Candidates Have:

• Prior experience in a position requiring regular customer contact and interface.

• Experience in the specification and design of balance of plant systems for gas compression and/or power generation systems.

• Experience in the development and management of fabrication and/or construction contracts.

Compensation & Benefits

Actual salary will be based on experience. The total rewards package, beyond base salary includes:

• Annual incentive bonus plan*

• Medical, dental and vision coverage starting day 1

• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)

• 401(k) Savings Plan including company match

• Health savings account (HSA)

• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

• Short and long-term disability coverage

• Life Insurance

• Parental leave

• Employee Assistance Programs

• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts

• Career Development

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

April 26, 2024 - May 10, 2024

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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