Project Manager

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

About Us:

Kelley Engineered Equipment (KEE) designs and builds highly customized equipment for the tunneling and underground construction industry.

We solve complex, real-world problems by delivering custom-engineered systems that perform in demanding environments. Our work is fast-paced, hands-on, and requires a high level of ownership and accountability.

The Role:

KEE is seeking a Project Manager to lead complex, custom equipment projects from concept through delivery.

This role owns the full project lifecycle, working across engineering and production to deliver high-quality systems on time and on budget.

Key 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%)

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (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
  

Preferred Experience

• Custom equipment or engineered-to-order manufacturing
• Tunneling, underground construction, or heavy civil projects
• Familiarity with project scheduling tools (Wrike, MS Project, or similar)
• ERP or project cost tracking systems

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Paid time off starting at 3 weeks.
• Paid health insurance.
• Health savings account, with company contribution.
• IRA with employer match.
• Life insurance and long-term disability.
• Parental leave.

KEE offers a fast-paced, hands-on environment where integrity, responsibility, teamwork, and the ability to learn and work hard are central to everything we do. If you're ready to grow your career managing complex, high-impact projects, we'd like to hear from you.