Lead Project Manager – Custom Equipment for Tunneling

Kelley Engineered Equipment, LLC; Gretna (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Paid time off starting at 3 weeks

Paid health insurance

Health savings account, with company'"

IRA with employer match

Life insurance and long-term disabled.

Parental leave

Job summary

Kelley Engineered Equipment, LLC is seeking a Project Manager to lead complex, custom equipment projects from concept through delivery. You will own the full project lifecycle, working across engineering and production to ensure high-quality systems are delivered on time and on budget.

Responsibilities include managing client relationships, developing schedules, controlling costs, and coordinating cross-functional teams. Travel to job sites is expected ~10-20%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in 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.

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%)

Skills

Multi-project management

Financial acumen

Cross-functional coordination

Communication

Client management

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Wrike

MS Project

ERP systems

Job description

Kelley Engineered Equipment, LLC is seeking a Project Manager to lead complex, custom equipment projects from concept through delivery. You will own the full project lifecycle, working across engineering and production to ensure high-quality systems are delivered on time and on budget.

Responsibilities include managing client relationships, developing schedules, controlling costs, and coordinating cross-functional teams. Travel to job sites is expected ~10-20%.