Project Manager

Wilkerson Crane Rental; Bonner Springs (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

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.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

MS Office

Detail-oriented

Customer relationships

Self-motivation

Multitasking

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

MS Excel

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Project Manager is responsible for the full lifecycle management of large scale/complex crane and rigging projects, from initial customer engagement through to project closeout. This role should be operated with a high level of autonomy and is expected to independently manage multiple projects, develop and maintain customer relationships, and ensure successful project delivery aligned with company standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:.

• 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.


• Experience in a diverse work environment; ability to connect with key decision makers as well as field operation contacts.


• Proficient in using MS Office Suite.


• Excellent attention to detail with high level of accuracy.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, stand, walk, stoop or crouch.


• Work environment is well light, air conditioned/heated office environment.


• Primarily office-based with occasional jobsite interaction.

GENERAL DUTIES and EXPECTATIONS:

• Adhere to Company Code of Conduct/Ethics and Core Values.


• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage time effectively in daily & weekly work schedules to meet deadlines and commitments.


• Contribute to the professional culture within the office and company overall.


• Ensure security of information in all matters pertaining to company, client, and customer information.


• Support the efforts of senior management and sales staff by maintaining a business network of contacts and clients.


• 40-hours work week in pursuit of company objectives.

To learn more about Wilkerson Crane Rental, Inc., please visit:

Website: www.WilkersonCraneRental.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/wilkersoncranerental/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wilkersoncranerental/