Project Manager

Kelley Engineered Equipment LLC

$80K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
  • Strong financial acumen including budgeting, cost control, and forecasting.
  • Experience coordinating cross-functional technical teams effectively.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills for stakeholder management.
  • Capability to handle demanding clients and resolve conflicts efficiently.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the full project lifecycle from initial client contact through delivery and close-out.
  • Manage project financials by estimating and tracking costs as well as overseeing invoicing and payments.
  • Develop and maintain detailed project schedules to ensure milestones and deliverables are met.
  • Coordinate cross-functional internal teams including engineering, procurement, and production.
  • Oversee procurement processes including vendor selection, negotiation, and contract management.
  • Monitor project progress and proactively resolve any risks or delays that arise.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for customers, managing their expectations and resolving issues promptly.
  • Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards throughout the project.

Benefits

  • Competitive Salary
  • Paid time off starting at 3 weeks.
  • Paid health insurance.
  • Health savings account, with company contribution.
  • IRA with employer match.
  • Life insurance and long-term disability.
  • Parental leave.
Full Job Description
The Role:

KEE is seeking a Project Manager to lead complex, custom equipment projects from concept through delivery.

This role owns the full project lifecycle, working across engineering and production to deliver high-quality systems on time and on budget.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead the project lifecycle: from initial client contact through delivery and close-out
  • Own project financials: estimate, track costs, and manage invoicing and payments
  • Develop and maintain detailed project schedules: ensure milestones and deliverables are met
  • Coordinate cross-functional internal teams (engineering, procurement, and production)
  • Oversee procurement: vendor selection, negotiation, and contracts
  • Monitor progress and proactively resolve risks or delays
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, managing expectations and resolving issues
  • Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards
  • Travel to job sites as needed (~10-20%)


Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree (Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field)
  • Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
  • Strong financial acumen (budgeting, cost control, forecasting)
  • Experience coordinating cross-functional technical teams
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills
  • Ability to manage demanding clients and resolve conflicts


Preferred Experience
  • Custom equipment or engineered-to-order manufacturing
  • Tunneling, underground construction, or heavy civil projects
  • Familiarity with project scheduling tools (Wrike, MS Project, or similar)
  • ERP or project cost tracking systems


Benefits
  • Competitive Salary
  • Paid time off starting at 3 weeks.
  • Paid health insurance.
  • Health savings account, with company contribution.
  • IRA with employer match.
  • Life insurance and long-term disability.
  • Parental leave.


KEE offers a fast-paced, hands-on environment where integrity, responsibility, teamwork, and the ability to learn and work hard are central to everything we do. If you're ready to grow your career managing complex, high-impact projects, we'd like to hear from you.

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