Junior Project Manager

Damotech; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Vacation days

Career development

Mentoring

Job summary

Damotech seeks a Junior Project Manager to support customer projects involving storage systems and pallet racking. Reporting to the program lead, you will conduct on-site conformity inspections and travel frequently across the United States.

You will collect field measurements, prepare technical reports, and communicate with customers and internal stakeholders, while developing your technical knowledge with guidance from experienced engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, Structural, or Building Engineering, or currently completing the degree.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and engineering information.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently throughout the United States.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel by car and air as required.
• Comfortable working remotely and using technology to collaborate with colleagues and customers.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site conformity inspections of pallet racking and storage systems;
• Collect field measurements, technical information, and photographs;
• Perform load capacity calculations;
• Prepare technical reports, recommendations, and project deliverables;
• Communicate with customers and internal stakeholders throughout each project;
• Travel frequently throughout the United States to complete on-site assignments;
• Develop your technical knowledge with the guidance and support of experienced engineers

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Organization

Travel readiness

Engineering drawings

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Mechanical/Structural/Building Engineering

Job description

Are you passionate about engineering, field work, and travel? Would you like to join a fast-growing company that offers a stimulating and collaborative work environment? This may be the opportunity for you!

What You Will Accomplish

Reporting to the program lead, the Junior Project Manager will support customer projects involving storage systems and pallet racking.

In this role, you will:

• Conduct on-site conformity inspections of pallet racking and storage systems;
• Collect field measurements, technical information, and photographs;
• Perform load capacity calculations;
• Prepare technical reports, recommendations, and project deliverables;
• Communicate with customers and internal stakeholders throughout each project;
• Travel frequently throughout the United States to complete on-site assignments;
• Develop your technical knowledge with the guidance and support of experienced engineers

When not travelling, the successful candidate will work from the office and must be comfortable managing assignments independently while collaborating with a distributed team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, Structural, or Building Engineering, or currently completing the degree;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and engineering information;
• Excellent communication and organizational skills;
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects;
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently throughout the United States;
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel by car and air as required;
• Comfortable working remotely and using technology to collaborate with colleagues and customers;

Benefits

• Two weeks of vacation per year, prorated during the first year of employment;
• Five personal days per year, prorated during the first year of employment;
• Health insurance;
• 401(k) plan;
• Training and career development opportunities;
• Mentoring and support from experienced engineering professionals;
• Travel assignments throughout the United States, with flights, rental vehicles, and hotels arranged and paid for by the company;
• A corporate culture based on collaboration, dedication, innovation, efficiency, and happiness at work;
• Opportunities to work on a variety of projects with customers across the United States;
• A dynamic and growing work environment
• Competitive salary range between 65k-68k

At Damotech, we are committed to providing a collaborative, respectful, and inclusive work environment where employees can grow and make a meaningful contribution.