Manage projects after contract signing as primary customer contact: coordinate stakeholders and engineering disciplines, ensure technical/quality standards, control budgets and schedules, generate IMS for visibility, run customer status meetings, and own project profitability.
PROJECT ENGINEER
Reports to: President
Summary:
We are seeking a skilled and customer-focused Project Engineer to take charge of our sales process and serve as the primary point of contact after contract signing. As the Project Engineer, you will be responsible for managing new sales leads through various channels, including business directories and client referrals. With a strong technical engineering background, you will play a vital role in ensuring smooth execution and delivering exceptional customer service.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinating with stakeholders and other engineering disciplines
- Ensuring that projects meet technical specifications and quality standards
- Managing budgets, timelines, and project teams
- Process customer inquiries and provide information about potential solutions
- Generate IMS to provide visibility into the project for external and internal stakeholders
- Fully responsible for the profitability of the project
- Hold customer status meetings to inform about schedule, costs and progress
Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor University degree (technical or business) (required)
- Experience with contracts management and SAP
- A team player with high level of dedication
- Intercultural competence
- Excellent organizational and multitasking skills
- Defense market industry experience (preferred)
- 2-3 years of job experience
The company reserves the right to adapt this job description to changing conditions.
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