Madison Approach Project Manager in Yonkers, NY | 1278669850

Verified Pay check_circle	$115,000-$120,000 per year
Hours	Full-time
Location	Yonkers, New York

Job Description

Deputy Project Manager I

Job Type: Direct Hire (Full-time, Regular)
Salary: $115,000-$120,000 annually (DOE)
Location: On-site
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:30pm (Requires domestic and international travel)

Job Overview

Madison Approach Staffing is recruiting for a Deputy Project Manager I to support project management operations for our client, a manufacturing company serving the rail industry. This role works closely with the Project Manager and Deputy Project Manager II to manage day-to-day project activities, coordinate with customers and vendors, track project deliverables, and ensure contract compliance. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of project management, engineering, or project administration experience, a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Systems/Electrical Engineering, and knowledge of the rail industry or related manufacturing sectors.

Key Responsibilities

Provide tactical support to Project Manager and Deputy Project Manager II on project management activities
Supervise and manage Project Coordinator daily activities
Manage vendor relationships during production, delivery, and warranty stages
Manage project correspondence including letters, meeting minutes, and memos
Develop and maintain databases for project deliverables, action items, and tracking metrics
Monitor and report schedule status, milestone progress, and project activities
Manage project deliverable closure processes
Address and resolve critical issues related to cost, schedule, and technical risk through action planning
Ensure understanding and compliance with contract and subcontract requirements
Attend and conduct project meetings at customer sites, subcontractor facilities, and company locations domestically and internationally
Plan and execute contract financial milestone achievement activities
Negotiate with suppliers up to approval stage for company-managed work
Interface with customers during design reviews and reliability meetings; manage scope and claim extra work per contract
Support Project Execution Team (PET) and Project Cost Management Group (PCMG) meetings
Coordinate with internal departments, customers, vendors, and company affiliates
Prepare reports and documentation for Project Manager and customer submittal

Required Skills & Experience

Experience: Minimum 5 years in project management, project engineering, or project administration
Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Electrical Engineering required
Industry Knowledge: Knowledge and experience in rail industry or closely related manufacturing sector
Technical Background: Mechanical, Systems, or Electrical design experience preferred
Project Management: Skilled in meeting management, coordination, and contract management
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Interpersonal Skills: Strong ability to work across departments, with customers, vendors, and external partners
Computer Skills: Proficient with project management software, databases, and office applications
Travel Capability: Must be willing and able to travel domestically and internationally as required

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