Lead Project Manager for Crane & Rigging Projects

Wilkerson Crane Rental

Bonner Springs (KS)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Wilkerson Crane Rental, Inc. seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead complex crane and rigging projects from inquiry to closeout. You will autonomously manage multiple projects, maintain customer relationships, and ensure delivery aligned with company standards.

The role requires strong communication, organization, and problem-solving, with occasional site visits and travel under 15%. Office-based setting with regular coordination across estimates, Dispatch, and Invoicing teams.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or 4-7+ years of equivalent work experience in Construction, Crane Rental, Heavy Equipment, or related industries preferred.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proven ability to independently manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
Construction or equipment rental and leasing experience strongly preferred.
High level of detail, organization, and problem-solving ability.
Self-motivated with the ability to operate with minimal supervision.
Demonstrated experience in customer relationship management, client-facing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage complex/large scale projects from initial inquiry through completion with minimal oversight.
Serve as the primary point of contact for customers and field teams on projects.
Work with the internal team to provide and maintain required crane documentation for Customers.
Ensure timely completion of quotes with detailed organization of bid documents and attachments.
Ensure all job site information, rigging requirements, setup details are noted on the job from Field Estimators. Attach files to job and lift plans when applicable.
Understand in-depth scope of work and complete RFQ/RFP documents for submittals.
Maintain customer relationships with site visits, office visits, and customer outreach.
Establish and maintain working relationships with field sales reps and customer contacts.
Assist in mentor/training and developing Project Specialists and Assistant Project Managers.
Track job status, schedule, and changes and update internally.
Collaborate with Dispatch and Invoicing department to ensure correct quantities are billed.
Proactively track customer PO amounts and attach contract documents to jobs.
Review job specific company purchase orders and work with Controller to complete Pay Applications as required.
Track project costs, revenue and profitability
Lead project meetings and provide regular status updates.
Promote and support company safety initiatives.
Occasional site visits or travel as required (typically less than 15%).
Other duties as assigned by management.