CSI is looking for a qualified candidate desiring a successful career in project management to join our team. If you are looking for an opportunity to use your excellent project management skills and experience in a growing, successful organization, then we want to hear from you!

Associate Project Managers at CSI collaborate with internal and external customers to ensure their visions become a reality. Each project is unique and provides opportunities to offer both technical and commercial support. All aspects of project management that occur throughout a project life-cycle are associated with this position. Key responsibilities include promotion of CSI's products and services, sales, design, cost proposals and production of both shop-fabricated and field-installed projects.

A successful Associate Project Manager must be creative, disciplined, demonstrate initiative, have a broad understanding of specific aspects of manufacturing processes, and remain persistent in the development of innovative solutions. Under limited supervision, an ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a high-volume and fast-paced environment is a must.

About CSI:

CSI provides state-of-the-art stainless steel process equipment and service to the food, dairy, beverage, pharmaceutical, and personal care industries. We are a growing company with a passion for providing superior customer service. Our work environment is rooted in respect, teamwork, continual learning, growth and community.

We believe our employees are our greatest resource which is why we are committed to investing in our team. We offer a wide range of benefits including health and wellness, paid time off, retirement planning and continuing education support. We also enjoy hosting company luncheons, casual Fridays, a wellness program and providing opportunities for volunteering in local community charitable events!

Salary: $40K - $60K annually

Primary Functions (not an all inclusive list):

• Assisting Project Managers with duties required for successful completion of projects. This includes strengthening relationships with customers as we move forward on projects to meet their goals.
• Provide quotes or proposals to customers. (Equipment, or Systems)
• Respond to customer requests for information
• Maintain all customer and prospect accounts and contacts in CSI’s CRM software per training and published procedures.
• Follow-up with customer after project is completed for feedback on satisfaction
• Follow-up on quotes and proposals
• Update customers regarding current projects
• Provide design assistance pertaining to possible manufacturing services
• Assist in the approval invoices that are directly related to projects
• Be involved and curious with the design of process piping systems with the aid of the Process Engineering and Project Management Groups
• Assist in the creation and maintenance of Microsoft Project Gantt charts for multiple projects
• Define scope and bill of materials for projects
• Assist in the development of a concise design and scope package at the beginning of execution phase of projects.
• Compare actual data with forecast data after jobs are completed to improve quoting accuracy and techniques
• Track and control project cost and schedule

Required Skills:

Education/Training

• Associates Degree, required
• Technical emphasis, preferred
• Bachelor's degree, preferred

Experience

• Sanitary Process Piping experience, recommended
• 2+ years of job-shop manufacturing experience, recommended
• 2+ years of design/estimating experience of custom manufactured components, recommended

Skills:

• Expert in Microsoft Explorer, required
• Intermediate in Microsoft Excel, required
• proficient in Microsoft Word, required

With or without reasonable accommodation, the successful candidate must be able to remain in a stationary position for 90% of the workday, have close visual acuity, and constantly operate a computer and other office productivity equipment, such as a phone, copy/fax/scan machine, calculator, and computer keyboard and mouse.

CSI has a long standing policy of Equal Opportunity in employment. Our practice is to fill positions by selecting applicants who can perform the work in a competent and professional manner. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or individuals with disability. U.S. federal law requires completion of employment eligibility verification upon hire. CSI participates in E-Verify. Must have the right to work in the United States.