Expansion Director

Midea America Corp., is one of the world’s largest home appliance brands, offering the most comprehensive selection of products in the world to fully serve the needs of day-to-day living at home, at work, or anywhere else you go. In North America we strive to aim high, put the customer first, transform and innovate the marketplace, utilizing our commitment, dedication, inclusion, and partnership with our teams. Midea America is a subsidiary of the Midea Group, a global company with over 150,000 employees and operations in more than 195 countries. As a publicly listed company, we are ranked #245 as a Fortune Global 500 company and offer one of the most comprehensive product portfolios in the industry.
 
Job Summary:

We are seeking an Expansion Director for our R&D facility (Midea America Research Center) to be the internal project manager for all activities related to the construction, schedule, vendor management, communication, and budget for all phases of the building expansion project.  This is a full-time position.  Some international travel is required.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Become the US expert & project manager for the R&D expansion project
• Manages all vendors – including active vendors & the vendor selection process (following Midea internal guidelines)
• Works with finance on all budget-related items for the expansion – including budget management, change orders, finance communications, etc.  Ensuring that the project budget is managed effectively & accurately.
• Integrates themselves into the internal Midea capital construction process – understanding the tollgates, necessary reviews, approvals and managing the process accordingly.
• Maintains excellent communication with PMC vendor and all construction vendors – including sitework, general contractor, architect, interior design, MEP, etc.
• Communicates project updates and risks to upper management – creating a regular communication link between the US team and HQ team related to all expansion activities.
• Assists product divisions and platform leaders with lab design updates/changes and future completion as part of future phases.
• Helps negotiate and manage vendor contracts – including terms and pricing.  Ensuring compliance with internal capital project requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering
• Thorough knowledge of basic construction principles, terminology, and processes
• Demonstrates the ability to collaborate effectively with international colleagues, fostering clear communication and understanding across diverse cultures.
• Previous experience negotiating contracts.
• Great communication and organization skills.
• Budget management and tracking experience.
• Proven experience as a project/program manager for large projects

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering

Last updated on Oct 14, 2024