Project Manager

About the role

The Project Manager oversees assigned projects from quoting through final close-out, coordinating schedules, staffing, contractors, materials, equipment, procurement, and budgets. This role may serve as the primary customer contact and involves onsite management and travel to client job sites.

Responsibilities

• Review plans and technical documents, clarify project scope and timing, and monitor costs and progress.
• Conduct Pre-Hand-Off and Post-Hand-Off meetings with sales and operations teams to ensure scope clarity and capture lessons learned.
• Interpret contract language and execute projects within scope.
• Plan, administer, and complete multi-phased projects across functional areas (facilities, operations, administration).
• Supervise staff, provide work direction, and verify/approve payroll.
• Communicate with clients, contractors, designers, and subcontractors via RFI/Q/P processes regarding cost, scope, staffing, scheduling, and change orders.
• Collaborate with teams to execute and revise project management plans using a structured change order process.
• Prepare project status reports and ensure adherence to contract specifications.
• Manage all onsite activities for crews and subcontractors.
• Work closely with sales teams and safety professionals on project phases, safety training, and incident investigations.
• Develop detailed project schedules, including milestones, deliverables, dependencies, budgets, timelines, and risks.
• Facilitate weekly meetings to update stakeholders and executives on progress and resolve issues.
• Maintain project files in SharePoint for continuity and historic documentation.
• Demonstrate professional conduct aligned with company mission, vision, and values.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent; Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification preferred.
• Five or more years of experience in machinery moving, construction, project management, or construction safety.
• Familiarity with field concepts, practices, procedures, and risks.
• Extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal, supervisory, and project management skills.
• Strong communication and presentation abilities.
• Highly self-directed, motivated, and effective in team or independent settings.
• Hands-on experience with field technicians in machine tool assembly and erection.
• Proven problem-solving and time management skills.
• Ability to use initiative and independent judgment within guidelines.
• Effective negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to contribute to department and team meetings.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting data, schematics, technical manuals, and blueprints.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and SharePoint.
• Valid driver’s license, clean background, and ability to travel.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including climbing, lifting (up to 50 pounds), balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
• Capable of working at varying heights and near moving machinery or parts.
• Willingness to work in non-temperature-controlled environments, outdoors in all weather, and on uneven terrain.

Additional Requirements

• Maintain top-of-mind safety awareness for self and others on job sites.
• Work effectively in a high-functioning team environment.
• Demonstrate honesty, integrity, and professionalism.
• Take pride in work and uphold company quality standards.
• Communicate openly and strive for peak performance in daily tasks.