Project Manager

About the Role

dormakaba is seeking a remote Project Manager in Louisville, KY to support the dormakaba product lines within our Airport Division & Secured Entry Division (ESC), including coordination with Field Service. The Project Manager will be responsible for managing all aspects of new installation and site modernization projects following contract award, from project initiation through completion. This role will coordinate closely with customers, Sales, Field Service, vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within contract budget, and in accordance with customer expectations, project requirements, and dormakaba standards.

Pay

Base Salary: $90,000 – $120,000 (determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and market data).

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects of varying size and complexity while coordinating activities with appropriate vendors, subcontractors, branch staff, and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure a smooth and effective transition of projects from the Sales team to the Project Fulfillment team, ensuring all required information, scope, documentation, and customer expectations are clearly communicated.
• Develop comprehensive project plans by establishing timelines, resource requirements, staffing, funding, milestones, and project schedules.
• Establish and achieve project financial objectives by developing budgets, scheduling and approving expenditures, analyzing budget variances, and initiating corrective actions as needed.
• Negotiate and manage subcontractor agreements while ensuring subcontractors meet required qualifications, licensing, insurance, safety, and quality standards.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of project management experience, or 2+ years of relevant project management experience with a bachelor’s degree.
• Strong working knowledge of new construction processes, project coordination, and job‑site activities.
• Working knowledge and experience with CRM systems and project management tools.
• Valid, unrestricted state‑issued driver’s license and valid, unrestricted passport required for occasional travel within the U.S. and Canada.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 30% annually throughout the United States and Canada.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• PMP certification.
• Working knowledge of electronics; experience with access control, entrance systems, security solutions, or systems integration is strongly preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance coverage options with no waiting periods.
• Medical Wellness Programs.
• Vacation and Personal Time Off.
• Parental Leave for Moms and Dads.
• 401(k) Matching plan beginning on Day One.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program.
• Learn and Grow Program supporting internal advancement.
• 24/7 access to over 15,000 LinkedIn Learning courses.
• Employee Assistance Programs.
• Voluntary Legal Insurance.
• Unlimited Referral Reward Bonuses.
• Corporate Discounts for shopping, travel, and more.

About the Company

We are at the heart of every place that matters. From automatic doors to cloud‑based access management, dormakaba is a leading global provider in the access solutions market for schools, banks, airports, hospitals, hotels, and many more. With over 160 years of experience, we enable seamless movement within secure, safe, and sustainable places. Our 16,000 experts worldwide set industry standards every day, and we encourage initiative, skill development, and career growth.