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 experience or scheduling expertise
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and project scheduling tools
  • Experience in lean manufacturing environments with a strong Quality Management System (QMS)
  • Excellent organizational, time-management, and communication skills
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in high-pressure situations
  • Overhead Crane and EPC project experience essential
  • Lean Six-Sigma Green Belt certification or higher preferred

Responsibilities

  • Schedule and execute unique lean manufacturing projects with customers and internal stakeholders
  • Ensure project execution aligns with contract specifications and the AEH Quality Management System (QMS)
  • Lead internal teams and external vendors through effective communication and organized meetings
  • Document and manage engineering approvals, change orders, and project risks
  • Validate resource availability to maintain production schedules and commitments
  • Control costs and adherence to project budgets
  • Monitor progress and resolve material shortages that impact timelines

Benefits

  • Remote working environment
  • Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
  • Ongoing training and professional support
  • Opportunities for career advancement in a fast-growing company
  • Participate in high-impact projects that drive business success
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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