Project Manager

HP Fairfield; Hopkinton (NH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HP Fairfield is seeking a Project Manager to oversee upfit projects for plow and truck equipment. You will coordinate contract review, define technical requirements, and engage customers throughout the lifecycle to ensure successful outcomes.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Engineering, Procurement and Manufacturing, maintaining schedules, quality, and customer satisfaction while guiding production and project closeout.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business management or related technical field.
• 7–10 years of heavy equipment work experience and leadership of teams.
• Strong technical experience including hydraulics, electrical, metal welding.
• ERP systems experience, with JD Edwards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical planning and execution of assigned upfit projects; be the primary customer contact on technical matters.
• Partner with sales during pre-award to validate requirements and support feasible customer solutions.
• Collaborate with customers to define and finalize technical specifications; ensure document clarity.
• Ensure project readiness for manufacturing by coordinating BOMs, schedules, layouts, VINs, and docs.
• Serve as liaison among Sales, Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing and Customers.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and proactively resolve issues to maintain schedules and quality.
• Provide ongoing technical guidance to Production throughout upfit and manufacturing.
• Deliver all project outputs on time and in accordance with contracts and company standards.

Skills

Customer-Focused

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Decision Making

Self-Motivation

Results Orientation

Relationship Building

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field

Business Management or related field

Tools

JD Edwards

Job description

Alamo Group offers competitive pay and a wide range of employee benefits including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Program with a Company Match
• Profit-Sharing
• Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holidays
• Company Paid Short and Long-Term Disability Programs
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Training and Development Programs
• Employee Tuition Reimbursement and Dependent Scholarship Programs
• And much more!

Grow your Career with HP Fairfield!

The Project Manager is responsible for the successful execution and delivery of all upfit projects performed by HP Fairfield. Serving as a technical subject matter expert in plow and truck equipment, this role oversees contract review, technical project definition, customer engagement throughout the project lifecycle, and operational support.

The Project Manager plays a critical role in the order-to-cash process, ensuring seamless project coordination, operational efficiency, and exceptional customer satisfaction. Through strong technical expertise, project leadership, and cross-functional collaboration, this position drives successful project outcomes while maintaining high levels of customer confidence and service excellence.

Essential Functions Of The Job

• Lead the technical planning and execution of assigned projects, serving as the primary point of contact for customers on all technical matters throughout the project lifecycle.
• Partner closely with the sales team during the pre-award phase to provide technical expertise, validate project requirements, and support the development of accurate and feasible customer solutions.
• Collaborate with customers to define, review, and finalize technical specifications, ensuring all project requirements are documented, understood, and achievable.
• Ensure complete project readiness prior to release to manufacturing by coordinating and validating all required project documentation and inputs, including:
  • Bills of Material (BOM) and Job Header creation and accuracy
  • Project schedule development and critical milestone management
  • Upfit layouts, drawings, and technical documentation
  • Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) and equipment serial number tracking
  • Pre-build meeting facilitation and cross-functional coordination
  • Procurement and availability of chassis, VTMs, outsourced equipment, and other purchased components
• Serve as the primary liaison between Sales, Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Customers to ensure seamless project execution.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and proactively resolve issues to maintain project schedules, quality standards, and customer expectations.
• Provide ongoing technical guidance and support to Production throughout the manufacturing and upfit process.
• Ensure all project deliverables are completed accurately, on time, and in accordance with customer requirements, contractual commitments, and company standards.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities (KSA’s)

• Customer-Focused: Demonstrated commitment to delivering exceptional customer service, with the ability to build strong relationships, manage expectations, and effectively resolve customer concerns while balancing business objectives.
• Communication and Negotiation Skills: Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders, facilitate discussions, negotiate solutions, and communicate technical information.
• Problem Solving Skills: Ability to identify issues, analyze root causes, evaluate alternatives and implement effective solutions.
• Decision-making and Accountability: Ability to make sound, timely decisions using available data, while taking ownership of project outcomes and driving results.
• Self-Motivation and Initiative: Highly motivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision while maintaining a high level of accountability, accuracy, and follow-through.
• Results-Oriented Performance: Demonstrated ability to successfully execute projects from initiation through completion, meeting quality, schedule and customer satisfaction.
• Relationship Focused: Ability to build consensus among stakeholders and maintain productive working relationships both internally and externally.
• Adaptable to change.

Education And Experience

• Minimum 7-10 years of heavy equipment work experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business Management or a related technical field.
• Strong technical experience including but not limited to hydraulics, electrical, metal welding.
• Demonstrated experience successfully leading teams and delivering results.
• Previous experience working with ERP systems (JD Edwards preferred).
• Strong computer skills required.

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