Operational Project Manager | Flexible Hours & Remote

ELA Container GmbH; Haren (Ems); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Company pension scheme

Regular massage appointments

Health and wellness programs

Extensive onboarding program

Job summary

A family-run mobile solutions firm in the United States is seeking an experienced Operational Project Manager to coordinate technical construction projects. This role involves planning, execution, and customer liaison while ensuring quality and budget compliance. Ideal candidates have technical training, strong project management skills, and experience in the construction industry. An excellent opportunity with a flexible working environment and various employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in planning and execution within the construction industry.
• Comprehensive knowledge of relevant DIN regulations.
• Very good IT skills, especially in CAD and Microsoft applications.

Responsibilities

• Technical project management and site supervision of complex construction projects.
• Overall responsibility for planning and project execution.
• Acting as an interface between internal departments and external partners.

Skills

Project management

Teamwork

Creativity

Technical design

Education

Technical studies or comparable training

Tools

CAD applications

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

As of now

Full-time

1,600 employees in 18 locations around the world with a fleet of 60,000+ circulating containers. Since ELA’s establishment in 1972, our business has continuously been expanding, we are specialists in mobile room solutions. Our family-run company based in Haren (Ems), Germany, is growing at a fast pace and we are actively looking for qualified and dedicated team players to join us locally, internationally and beyond. #LI-DNI ENG

We are currently looking for an Operational Project Manager (m/f/x).
Do you want to actively help shape challenging projects and enjoy taking on responsibility? In our Operational Projects department, you will accompany technical construction projects from A to Z: you will coordinate the construction site, provide support with planning, calculate building services, oversee the awarding processes and also be the contact person for our customers during the warranty period - always with an eye on quality, deadlines and budget.
You bring your own personal mix of experience, motivation and ideas - and that's exactly what we value. Because we are not like any other company: With us, you can expect exciting tasks, real development opportunities and an open ‘Moin culture’ in which we work together as equals.
Sounds like your next step? Then we look forward to getting to know you.

Your future role

Technical project management and site supervision of complex construction projects

Early involvement from customer inquiry, including technical design and proposal preparation

Overall responsibility for planning, coordination, and execution through to project handover

Acting as an interface between internal departments, subcontractors, and external partners

Participation in the planning phase, preparation of specifications, and procurement processes

Support during client meetings and project follow-up during the warranty period

Ensuring quality, adherence to deadlines, and budget compliance throughout all project phases

What you bring to the team

A degree or advanced training as a technician or master craftsman (m/f/d) in a technical field, or comparable training

Several years of professional experience in the planning and execution of projects in plant engineering or project management, as well as in-depth technical knowledge of the construction industry

Knowledge of relevant DIN standards

Proficiency in computer applications, particularly CAD, Windows programs, and Microsoft Dynamics

Ability to work in a team, willingness to engage in interdisciplinary work, and willingness to travel

Our Benefits – Because You’re Our Priority at ELA

We offer you flexible working hours and the opportunity to work flextime.

We offer you flexible working hours and the opportunity to work flextime.

We offer you regular massage appointments with our in-house physiotherapist.

We offer you regular massage appointments with our in-house physiotherapist.

We want you to be optimistic about the future, which is why we support you with our company retirement plans and capital-forming benefits for your financial security.

Company pension scheme

We want you to be optimistic about the future, which is why we support you with our company retirement plans and capital-forming benefits for your financial security.

You have the option to work up to 60% of your week from home.

60% Working from home

You have the option to work up to 60% of your week from home.

Once ELA, always ELA. When you join our company, we want you to be a key member of the team, which is why we’ll offer you a permanent contract.

Once ELA, always ELA. When you join our company, we want you to be a key member of the team, which is why we’ll offer you a permanent contract.

Our company fitness program: for just €30 a month, you can have access to thousands of gyms, swimming pools, and more throughout Germany, including unrestricted digital access.

Corporate fitness

Our company fitness program: for just €30 a month, you can have access to thousands of gyms, swimming pools, and more throughout Germany, including unrestricted digital access.

Our company restaurant provides you with a fresh breakfast every day and delicious lunch options Monday through Thursday.

Company restaurant

Our company restaurant provides you with a fresh breakfast every day and delicious lunch options Monday through Thursday.

We offer you fresh fruit and beverages every day.

Fruits and drinks

We offer you fresh fruit and beverages every day.

With us, you can expect flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes.

Flat organization

With us, you can expect flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes.

We organize an extensive onboarding program for you at our headquarters in Haren (Ems), so that you can get to know the entire company, our products, and our employees..

Initial training

We organize an extensive onboarding program for you at our headquarters in Haren (Ems), so that you can get to know the entire company, our products, and our employees..

Your health matters to us, which is why we offer you height-adjustable desks in every office.

Your health matters to us, which is why we offer you height-adjustable desks in every office.

The ELA Corporate Benefits portal offers attractive discounts on more than 1,500 brands from all relevant areas of life.

The ELA Corporate Benefits portal offers attractive discounts on more than 1,500 brands from all relevant areas of life.

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