Project Manager, Advanced Vehicle Dynamics in East Liberty, Ohio at TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH CENTER INC.

The Project Manager will work with in a diverse group of engineering and business associates and will be a key resource for proposal development and delivery of customer projects which leverage TRCs world-class test facilities and personnel. Project manager in TRC Inc.s Applied Vehicle Dynamics (AVD) group will be supporting numerous client requests for safety compliance testing and other dynamic testing on the proving ground, coordinating resources and arranging support for AVD engineers and technicians. The Project Manager will also periodically manage long-term research projects. Working with and communicating with internal support groups including but not limited to Scheduling Office, Garage Services, Facility Support, Engineering, Purchasing and Business Development is essential to this position. Project Managers are responsible for monitoring and maintaining accurate project records to ensure timely and accurate billing of services.

Learn customer test objectives and communicate the objectives to the supporting B.U.s

Develop work descriptions based on customers objectives and knowledge of the processes involved

Develop & coordinate project budgets and proposals based on customer objectives and supporting B.U. inputs

*TRC Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and is willing to make a change or adjustment to a job or work environment that allows a qualified individual with a disability to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of a particular job.

**Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Develop test plans based upon customers objectives and processes involved

Communicate test plans, proposals, non-conformances, and project status to internal and external customers

Coordinate project support for efficient and timely use of resources

Manage project budgets

Conduct post-project reviews

Maintain a proprietary atmosphere

Perform customer presentation

Travel to offsite customer, trade show, and technical session sites

Support TRC Inc.s Quality and EH&S (Environmental, Health, and Safety) efforts

Bachelors degree (BS or BA) or equivalent combination of education and experience

Three years related experience

General aptitude and experience in testing and/or research, or project management

Knowledge of processes involved in vehicle testing preferred

Valid drivers license

Excellent organization and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Project) with experience using macros in Excel is a plus

Basic project management skills

Standard office, climate-controlled environment

Some travel is required

May be exposed to temperatures below 0 degree and above 95 degrees

May be exposed to inclement weather

Physical requirements

Must be able to remain in a stationary position for an extended period of time

Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment

Ability to communicate with customers and co-workers