Project Manager - Engineer

The Project Manager & Engineer - Energy coordinates the delivery and execution of Caterpillar Electric Power Generation sales projects, working with the sales staff, suppliers, and the customer.

Blanchard Machinery Company is committed to fostering a high-performance work culture with challenging work opportunities that inspire high quality results. Some of the benefits of joining our team are:

Competitive Pay.
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401K, profit sharing, generous PTO and paid holidays, uniforms, and much more.
• Exposure to world-class CAT training and development.
• A friendly and supportive work environment.
• Continuous exposure to learning and new technologies
• Opportunities for advancement

• Contributes to a positive work environment and promotes the vision, mission and values of BMC.
• Completes all job responsibilities in a safe manner, promotes and champions a safe and healthy work environment.
• Responsibilities will include written and verbal communication with all parties involved; i.e. purchase orders with suppliers, submittals with engineering, communication with management, sales staff, and sales engineering.
• Keep abreast of new product developments, merchandising and pricing programs.
• Responsible for all logistics of equipment delivery; which could include freight, crane, and site coordination.
• Coordinate with Caterpillar group for engineering design, build, order processing, and delivery.
• Travel will be required; i.e. to, 3rd party supplier, customer job site.
• Coordinate with Service Department for In-house and Field Technician as needed.
• Process all the necessary reports to Caterpillar related to day-to-day operations, merchandising assistance, and all other information requested.
• Continually strive to maximize gross profit on all projects.
• Maintains punctual, regular, and predictable attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree and/or related project management experience is required.
• Knowledgeable about CAT Engines is a plus.
• High degree of interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and provide excellent customer service while projecting a professional image at all times.
• A combination of manufacturing, parts, field service or shop repair, foreman, sales, etc... experience is desired.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; gather and analyze information skillfully; develop alternative solutions; works well in a group problem solving situations' use reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Ability to read drawings, one-lines and specifications to discuss projects with contractors, engineers and architects.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills - must possess the personal discipline to establish the proper image as a representative of Blanchard Machinery.
• Enthusiastic - hard worker with the ability to complete work with minimal supervision.
• Organizational and time management skills required.
• Personal commitment to continuous improvement and service excellence.
• Computer Skills: Proficient in Solid Works and/or AutoCAD and Experience with Project Management tools such as Gantt Charts are a plus.
• Experience with CAT Electronic Technician, SAP, DBS, Lotus Notes, and EOMP systems

Working Conditions

• The physical environment requires the employee to work inside as well as in shop/machine environments (non-climate controlled) and on customer job sites.
• Position requires employee to be physically present at the job site location and other BMC facilities as needed.
• Job requires standing, stooping, squatting, pushing, pulling, twisting, turning, and lifting.
• Use of computer and other forms of technology to complete job responsibilities.