ETO Project Manager - Houston, TX

Konecranes; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) plan with match

Identity theft protection

Accident insurance

Travel insurance

Holidays & vacation benefits

Job summary

Konecranes in Houston seeks a Project Manager to own and drive crane installation projects from kickoff through commissioning. You will manage budgets, document submittals, and coordinate internal/external stakeholders to ensure on-time delivery and safety on-site.

Responsibilities include FAT/SAT support, site logistics, and post-mortem reporting, with SAP data handling and clear communication across teams.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma preferred; PMP is a plus.
• Experience in overhead crane delivery, installation, and commissioning.
• Experience submitting and managing drawings and submittals.
• Experience with EOT crane manufacturing is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and distribute minutes of the meetings.
• Organize and lead internal and external kick-off meetings.
• Own project budget and financial responsibilities.
• Manage project document submittals and deliverables schedule.
• Witness and support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT).
• Coordinate freight from factory and oversee site activities.
• Manage site wiring and crane commissioning activities.
• Handle customer change orders and site acceptance testing (SAT).
• Prepare O&M manuals and post-mortem reporting.
• Enter and manage SAP data related to the position.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical drawings reading

Communication

Multitasking

MS Project

MS Office

ERP systems

Technical aptitude

Education

Post-secondary degree or diploma; PMP preferred

Overhead crane delivery/install/commissioning experience

Submittals management experience

EOT crane manufacturing experience a plus

Tools

SAP/Data Entry

Job description

At Konecranes, we believe that great customer experience is built on the people behind the Konecranes name. Everything we do, we do with passion and drive. We believe diversity drives business success and is the foundation for our growth. We welcome different backgrounds and skills that enrich our community, and we promote a place where we can ALL be ourselves. This is what makes Konecranes a unique place to work.

Job Description

JOB POSITION SUMMARY

Project Managers must take full responsibility for the projects they are assigned to manage and must invest the time and energy to fully understand the scope and requirements of each project needed to facilitate execution to meet the project expectation. Project Management must understand the impact of successful execution on all internal and external stakeholders (suppliers, customers, finance, sales, and management) and to plan and execute with consideration of all stakeholder interests.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain and Distribute Minutes of the Meetings
• Organize and head Internal and External Kick off Meetings
• Project Budget and Financial Responsibility
• Manage Project document Submittals
• Manage Project Deliverables Schedule
• Witness and Support FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing)
• Organize and Coordinate Freight from Factory
• Organize and Coordinate Installation and Oversee all Site Activity
• Organize and Manage Site Wiring and Crane Commissioning
• Managing Customer Change Orders
• Support SAT (Site Acceptance Testing)
• Organize O&M Manuals
• Prepare Project Post Mortem Reporting and Lessons Learned
• Responsible for SAP Data Entry and Management as related to the Position
• Perform other duties as assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings, and experience in drawing and document control and retention (drawing hierarchy, revision level, material bills, drawing control, etc.)
• Demonstrated leadership experience and well developed “people” skills. Applicant will interface with all levels of supplier and customer management and must be able to communicate effectively to all.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to efficiently handle and administer multiple tasks on concurrently running projects, and experience in problem solving and conflict resolution.
• Advanced PC skills, including MS Project, MS Office, and other ERP systems.
• Strong technical aptitude and a desire to fully understand our products and processes.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Post secondary degree or diploma from a college, or PMP certification is preferred. Previous Project Management experience is required.
• Experience with overhead crane delivery, installation, and commissioning; or related similar construction experience is required. Applicant must be familiar with transportation of heavy machinery, installation and installation practices (including basic rigging requirements), installation equipment (mobile cranes, personnel lifts, fork lifts, etc.), jobsite scheduling of multiple trades, and jobsite safety.
• Experience in submitting, reviewing, receiving, qualifying, and management of company and customer drawing and document submittals, either via e-mail or through customer document portals.
• Prior experience with electric overhead travelling (EOT) crane manufacturing is an asset.

Additional Information

What we offer:

Benefits: Medical Plan, Dental, Vision, 401k plan with a match from day one, identity theft protection, accident insurance, travel insurance and so much more!

Vacation: 2 weeks of vacation per year (pro-rated for the first year depending on start date). 5-12 years of service, 3 weeks. 13+ years of service, 4 weeks.

Sick Leave: 5 days of Sick Leave per year. Pro-rated the first year after 90 days of service

Holidays: 10 paid holidays per year

Konecranes is committed to ensuring that all employees and job applicants are treated fairly in an environment which is free from any form of discrimination. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Other Protected Category.

Konecranes, Inc. and its affiliates will not accept resumes from external recruiters or agencies without a Service Agreement and Agency Portal submission. Any resumes sent without a Service Agreement and Agency Portal submission with Konecranes, Inc. are void of any fees and free for internal use. Applicable Konecranes data protection obligations are the responsibility of the agency.

Konecranes moves what matters. Konecranes is a global leader in material handling solutions, serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. We consistently set the industry benchmark, from everyday improvements to the breakthroughs at moments that matter most, because we know we can always find a safer, more productive and sustainable way. That's why, with 16 000+ professionals in over 50 countries, we are trusted every day to lift, handle and move what the world needs.