National Accounts Project Manager

Kaeser Compressors, Inc.; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Profit Sharing

401(k) Plan

On-site gym

On-site cafe

Wellness program

Job summary

Kaeser Compressors, Inc. is seeking a National Accounts Project Manager to coordinate transitions from sales to service, oversee installations, and resolve on-site challenges while connecting national account sales, order management, regional branches, and clients.

Requires 5 years in project management within industrial equipment or related fields; HS diploma required with a preferred engineering/business/PM degree. RW uses Google Workspace; SAP experience advantageous.

Qualifications

• 5 years of project management/coordination experience in industrial equipment, field service, or technical account management.
• High School Diploma required; college degree in engineering, business administration, or project management preferred.
• Excellent communication and phone skills with ability to identify and resolve conflicts.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace; SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive smooth transitions from sales to service by assessing project requirements and establishing timelines.
• Coordinate installations and commissioning with internal teams, third-party contractors, and site contacts.
• Monitor and report project status with real-time updates to stakeholders.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for on-site conflicts or scheduling issues.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration to ensure on-time start-up and commissioning.

Skills

Clear communication

Phone skills

Conflict resolution

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Engineering/Business/PM degree preferred

Tools

Google Workspace

SAP

Job description

Kaeser Compressors, Inc. is one of the largest and most successful suppliers of industrial compressed air and vacuum systems with nearly 8,000 employees worldwide. Our primary goal is providing exceptional customer service coupled with innovative products and progressive system solutions. We specialize in evaluating each customer’s application and providing the most energy efficient and effective air system solution. To learn more about Kaeser, visit our website at us.kaeser.com , and for a sneak peek into what it's like being a part of the Kaeser Family, view this video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIExfcCA_Rw) .

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive National Accounts Project Manager to join our Service Operations team. In this role, you will be the main interface connecting National Account Sales, Order Management, regional branches, and our valued clients. You will play a critical part in ensuring smooth transitions from sales to service, overseeing installations, and resolving on-site challenges to deliver exceptional operational execution.

What You Will Do:

• Drive Smooth Transitions: Coordinate the transition from sales to service by assessing project requirements, facility preparedness, and contractual agreements to establish clear implementation and commissioning timelines.

• Manage Installations: Coordinate installation and commissioning phases by aligning schedules with internal teams, third-party contractors, and site contacts.

• Monitor & Report: Maintain comprehensive project records and deliver real-time operational feedback and status updates to all stakeholders.

• Solve Problems: Serve as the primary point of escalation for job-site conflicts, missing equipment, or scheduling issues.

• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Facilitate seamless communication across departments to ensure on-time start-up and commissioning completion.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience: 5 years of experience in project management or coordination within industrial equipment, field service, or technical account management.

• Education: High School Diploma required; a college degree in engineering, business administration, or project management is preferred.

• Skills: Excellent communication and phone skills, with a proven ability to identify and resolve conflicts.

• Tech-Savvy: Proficiency in computer skills, including Google Workspace. SAP experience is highly preferred.

• Work Requirements: Physical attendance at the worksite is required. Familiarity with quality and environmental system procedures is expected.

This is a salary position, with an annual range of $65,000-$85,000, to commensurate with experience. We offer an excellent benefit package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Profit Sharing and 401(k) Plan as well as a roof top cafe, an on-site exercise facility, free exercise classes and a health and wellness program.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.