Project Manager - Heavy Industrial (Remote)

American Equipment

$95K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of Project Management or Scheduling experience
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel
  • Experience with Microsoft Project scheduling tools
  • Strong leadership skills with experience managing internal teams and external vendors
  • Experience in lean manufacturing environments with a Quality Management System (QMS)
  • PMP or CAPM Certification preferred
  • Green Belt or higher cert in Lean Six-Sigma preferred

Responsibilities

  • Schedule, execute, and control lean manufacturing projects using Mission Control and Microsoft Project
  • Understand and execute project specifications defined in contracts and QMS
  • Lead internal teams and external vendors with clear communication and documented meetings
  • Manage engineering submittals, change orders, risks, and opportunities per the QMS
  • Ensure resource availability and resolve material shortages to meet project schedules
  • Control project costs and expenditure to stay within budget
  • Monitor project delivery timelines and quality standards

Benefits

  • Competitive pay and benefits
  • On-the-job training and support
  • Opportunities for growth within a fast-growing company
  • Chance to drive high-impact projects
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

Position Summary:

We are looking for a Project Manager (remote). The Project Manager's focus is on integrity and customer satisfaction for both external and internal customers using excellent communication skills and lean principles. They are responsible for ensuring projects are fully delivered with a high level of control and quality, on-time, and within budget using PMI-based project management principles and Lean Six-Sigma practices. This position is remote.

Responsibilities:
  • Schedule, execute and control unique lean manufacturing projects with customers and internal stakeholders using Mission Control and Microsoft Project scheduling tools.
  • Read, understand, and execute projects to the specifications and scope defined in the contract documents and the AEH Quality Management System (QMS). This may include project work for government facilities with high documentation requirements and liquidated damage penalties.
  • Strong, responsible leadership of internal teams and external vendors with positive, concise communication including kickoff and hyper-care meetings with documented agendas and meeting minutes.
  • Identify, document, and control engineering submittal approvals, change orders, risks, and opportunities per the QMS.
  • Validate ongoing availability of materials and resources to meet production schedules and delivery commitments. Monitor and control the projects to resolve material shortages and uphold the contracted schedules.
  • Identify, document and control costs and expenditure schedules to authorize and execute the projects within the project budget.

Required Skills/Abilities
  • Overhead Crane and EPC experience. Individual should be able to work with various engineering firms.
  • Excellent communication and positive interpersonal and relationship building skills, complemented with excellent MS Office and file management skills.
  • Experience managing projects in a 'lean' manufacturing environment with a QMS.
  • Established analytical skills, focused on the ability to identify, and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
  • Skilled in the concepts, processes, and procedures required to actively manage and control project schedules using PMI-based project management principles and tools.
  • Ability to work independently or in a team environment while demonstrating the skills needed to effectively minimize and resolve conflict. Ability to handle high-impact situations with maturity, confidence, and respect.
  • Good oral and written communication skills with attention to detail and strong organizational and time-management skills.
  • Customer-Service Focused.

Education and Experience
  • Minimum 5 years of experience as a Project Manager or Scheduler
  • Microsoft Office experience required, with excellent Excel skills
  • Microsoft Project scheduling experience required;Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM) experience a plus
  • Desired Education: Bachelor's Degree or higher
  • PMP or CAPM Certification desired
  • Green Belt (or higher) lean Six-Sigma certification desired
  • LEAN Manufacturing Experience a plus

Work Environment

This is a full-time remote position; 8-hour days 8am to 5pm, Monday through Friday, with occasional travel.

What we offer:
  • Competitive pay and benefits
  • On the job training and support
  • Fast growing company with opportunities to grow with the business
  • Ability to drive high impact projects around the business

Salary Description

$95,000 to $120,000

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