Aftermarket Service Project Manager I

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases is a leading provider of cryogenic pumps, heat exchangers, process systems, services, and solutions for the LNG and industrial gases industry. We are a subsidiary of Nikkiso Company Ltd, a leading industrial manufacturer headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with over $1.5 B in annual revenue, 8000 + employees worldwide, and publicly traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Nikkiso Cryo, Inc., is one of the world’s foremost suppliers of submerged motor liquefied gas pumps. We offer unmatched reliability, quality and safety. As part of the Nikkiso Company global organization, our original technologies provide our customers with the confidence in knowing they are receiving the latest technology and the highest standards of engineering available.

We are located in North Las Vegas, Nevada and we offer a full range of submerged pumps for LNG, LPG, LEG, LN2, liquid propylene and many other liquefied gases. With design, production and test facilities in both the United States and Japan, sales offices in Las Vegas, Houston, London and Tokyo, Nikkiso Cryo offers prompt and full support for all of our customers worldwide.

Working within the NCI Aftermarket Service (AMS) Sales Team, reporting to the Aftermarket Manager, the Aftermarket Project Manager I is responsible for full life cycle project management for a variety of customers. The Aftermarket Project Manager I ensures the project scope is established, resources are properly allocated so complete customer satisfaction is achieved and project deliverables are met within budget in a timely manner. 

• Identifies project stakeholders and determines their needs and expectations.
• Coordinates all project management activities on assigned projects with a focus on managing schedule, budget, risks and their mitigations.
• Plans, schedules, conducts and coordinates assigned project work; monitors work to ensure on-time release and delivery.
• Performs cost accounting and risk/opportunity management.
• Ensures extensive regular contact with assigned project clients and equipment vendors is met.
• Participates in client/contractor meetings and resolves project management issues.
• Ensures project documentation is complete, current and stored appropriately.
• Ensures effective communication and coordination of project requirements pertaining to assigned projects between all Nikkiso disciplines and all other project participants.
• Generates project schedules, project budgets, statement of work and customer status reports.
• Generates project status updates monthly and manages day-to-day project communication to clients.
• Implements and tracks project budgets and schedules.
• Creates and executes project work plans and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
• Effectively applies NCI methodology and enforces project standards.
• Creates and executes project work plans.
• Communicates with customers and internal team, revising work plans to meet changing needs and/or requirements.

Work Environmental and Physical Demands:

• In order to perform the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel, talk and hear, and use fingers and hands to feel objects, tools or controls
• Overtime may be necessary as the workload dictates. This may include weekdays, weekends, nights and/or holidays
• Job will generally be performed in an office environment, but may require travel to a Client's office, production facility or industrial/construction job site. Conditions will vary at each location, but the conditions listed above will generally apply
• Lifting up to 30 lbs. may be required
• A valid driver’s license for any business travel, including that done between the NCI facilities and its local vendors, is required.

 Environmental Safety Requirements:

• New Employee Safety Training is required by all newly hired employees, including Safety Awareness
• All safety related training is provided and tracked by the EHS Director
• Job specific training modules deemed necessary by employee’s Manager or Director will be required of all employees on an ongoing basis

Employees are required to wear Nikkiso provided PPE as/when needed. PPEs include, safety shoes, safety glasses, face shields, FR clothing, cryogenic gloves, cryogenic apron, cut resistant gloves, safety gloves, hearing protection, hard hats & dust masks. Failure to comply with Nikkiso Cryo safety requirements will result in disciplinary actions, up to and including termination.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the employer will provide reasonable accommodations to meet the work environmental and physical demands listed above.

 Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Experience and Education:

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred
• Relevant experience is preferred
• Experience with Microsoft Project and Pack office in GAL preferred
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be accepted

The knowledge, skills and abilities listed above are typically acquired through the levels of education and experience listed. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience that provides an applicant with the listed knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job, may be accepted.

Knowledge and Critical Skills/Expertise:

• Must possess exceptional communication and presentation skills
• Advance knowledge of project management standards and best practices
• Must possess data management and problem-solving expertise
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Experience with performance management and ability to evaluate situations quickly and accurately
• Skilled in motivating fellow team members to excel
• Experience resolving conflicts and promoting organizational effectiveness
• Must have change management and customer relations management experience
• Excellent negotiation skills are a must

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Nikkiso CE&IG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.