Project Manager

Summary

The Commercial Manager Sales is the point of contact and representative for all commercial and contractual matters relating to the project internally and externally. He/she ensures the proper implementation of all commercial aspects of the project (from beginning sales proposal and quoting phases through completion of the project), maintains a commercial overview of the project, ensures a successful outcome of commercial negotiations, and coordinates critical subject matter of the contract with the functional departments (legal, accounting, tax etc.) and the Project Manager.

What you'll do

• Direct and coordinate commercial activities throughout the project lifecycle. Including the implementation of all commercial issues/tasks leading up to and during the project process, with regard to customer evaluation, project selection, project structure, costing, bid preparation, financing, and contract negotiation.
• Ensuring consistent risk prevention in all commercial as well as inter-disciplinary matters during the bid phase until the signing of the contract.
• Managing relationships with customers, local companies, representatives and partners.
• Implementing all activities in connection with the legal and commercial framework conditions.
• Coordinating, harmonizing the technical and commercial subject matter of the contract.
• Commercial pricing requirements in consultation with all relevant departments.
• Provides insight into the final bid cost estimate.
• Ensures complete and comprehensive communication on all commercial and legal matters in the project.
• Participates in the price strategy and price sheet in cooperation with the Project Manager and Project Owner Sales.
• Ensuring compliance with project management standards and all requirements of the applicable Project Management Guidelines of the SMS group.
• Commercial order handling responsibilities for:

• Risk and opportunity management
• Contract and claim management
• Completion of all commercial and financial related matters
• Ensuring the accuracy of cost and pricing calculations
• Performing requirements for month end reporting activities
• Preparing monthly project status meetings
• Participation in the proposal phase of a project - reviewing the price and cost calculation, tax implications, as well as customer terms and conditions
• Managing the customer's requirements (timely invoicing etc.)

What you'll need

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or a similar field is preferred. An Associate Degree, in a business field, combined with a paralegal certification will be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree.
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in a role dealing with contract administration, as either a Commercial Project Manager, Contract Manager, or closely related position, is required.
• Thorough understanding of contract language and the ability to negotiate, interpret, and carry out contract terms is required.
• Knowledge of project controlling, accounting, finance and contract management is required.
• Strong financial analysis ability and experience is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel, is required.
• Experience in international business is preferred.
• Experience with SAP is preferred.
• Strong ability to communicate and exercise effective interpersonal skills is necessary.

What we offer

• Competitive compensation, medical/dental/vision coverage, paid vacation, paid holiday time, 401k with a company match, training, a tuition reimbursement program and more!

What we do

SMS group is the leading partner in the world of metals. We are an original equipment supplier offering comprehensive maintenance and spare part services for metals production, continuous casting and rolling (flat and long products), tubes, welded pipes, forging, non-ferrous technology, and heat treatment plants - all from a single source.

SMS group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, gender identity or other categories protected by law. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen and physical capacity profile test.