Project Manager

About the role

At American Crane & Equipment Corporation (ACECO), we are looking for a Project Manager to lead complex customer projects from contract award through final delivery. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on organization, communication, problem-solving, and keeping multiple teams aligned toward a common goal.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple custom-engineered projects from kickoff through completion
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and milestone plans
• Coordinate project execution across Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Quality, and suppliers
• Ensure customer expectations and contractual commitments are achieved
• Serve as the primary point of contact throughout the project lifecycle
• Lead project meetings and provide regular status updates
• Resolve customer questions and project challenges
• Build strong long-term customer relationships
• Monitor project scope, schedules, and deliverables
• Develop, negotiate, and process change orders
• Track project costs, invoicing milestones, and cash flow
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Support proposal reviews and project planning activities
• Recommend improvements to project management processes
• Contribute to standardization and operational excellence initiatives

Requirements

This role requires a minimum of 7 years of project management experience, or equivalent combination of experience and demonstrated success. Experience managing complex industrial, manufacturing, construction, or engineered equipment projects is preferred. Experience coordinating engineering, purchasing, manufacturing, and customer activities is also required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a technical field required
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related discipline preferred
• Strong project scheduling and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Microsoft Office proficiency including Excel, Word, and Microsoft Project
• Experience managing project budgets, invoice schedules, and change orders
• Ability to lead customer meetings and influence cross-functional teams

Skills & Attributes

• Ownership mindset
• Strong decision-making ability
• Professional judgment and integrity
• Excellent conflict resolution skills
• Customer-focused communication
• Ability to balance multiple priorities
• Alignment with ACECO values: Safety, Quality, Continuous Improvement, and GRIT

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance available day one
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Generous paid time off with annual rollover
• 10 paid company holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• High-impact customer-facing role
• Long-term career growth within a growing organization