Project Manager

dormakaba Americas; Louisville (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

dormakaba Americas in Louisville, KY is seeking a Hybrid Project Manager to oversee installation and modernization projects within our Airport Division & Secured Entry Division (ESC). You will coordinate with customers, Sales, Field Service, vendors, and internal teams to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to dormakaba standards.

The role requires 3+ years PM experience (or 2+ with a bachelor’s), strong construction/process knowledge, and travel up to 30% in the US/Canada.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of project management experience, or 2+ years of relevant project management experience with a bachelor’s degree.
• Strong knowledge of new construction processes, project coordination, and jobsite activities.
• Working knowledge of CRM systems and project management tools.
• Valid, unrestricted state-issued driver’s license and valid, unrestricted passport for travel within the U.S. and Canada.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects of varying size and complexity while coordinating activities with vendors, subcontractors, branch staff, and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure a smooth transition of projects from Sales to Project Fulfillment; communicate scope, documentation, and customer expectations.
• Develop comprehensive project plans with timelines, resource requirements, staffing, funding, milestones, and schedules.
• Establish and achieve project financial objectives by developing budgets, scheduling and approving expenditures, analyzing variances, and taking corrective actions.
• Negotiate and manage subcontractor agreements while ensuring qualifications, licensing, insurance, safety, and quality standards.

Skills

CRM systems

Project management tools

Construction knowledge

Travel ready

Driver's license & passport

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred in technical field

Tools

CRM systems

Project management software

Job description

dormakaba is seeking a Hybrid Project Manager in Louisville, KY to support the dormakaba product lines within our Airport Division & Secured Entry Division (ESC), including coordination with Field Service. The Project Manager will be responsible for managing all aspects of new installation and site modernization projects following contract award, from project initiation through completion. This role will coordinate closely with customers, Sales, Field Service, vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within contract budget, and in accordance with customer expectations, project requirements, and dormakaba standards.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: Base Salary $90,000 - $120,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) Please visit our career site for more information on benefits.

What You Will Do

• Manage multiple projects of varying size and complexity while coordinating activities with appropriate vendors, subcontractors, branch staff, and internal stakeholders
• Ensure a smooth and effective transition of projects from the Sales team to the Project Fulfillment team, ensuring all required information, scope, documentation, and customer expectations are clearly communicated
• Develop comprehensive project plans by establishing timelines, resource requirements, staffing, funding, milestones, and project schedules
• Establish and achieve project financial objectives by developing budgets, scheduling and approving expenditures, analyzing budget variances, and initiating corrective actions as needed
• Negotiate and manage subcontractor agreements while ensuring subcontractors meet required qualifications, licensing, insurance, safety, and quality standards

What we require

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years of project management experience, or 2+ years of relevant project management experience with a bachelor’s degree
• Strong working knowledge of new construction processes, project coordination, and jobsite activities
• Working knowledge and experience with CRM systems and project management tools
• Valid, unrestricted state-issued driver’s license and valid, unrestricted passport required for occasional travel within the U.S. and Canada
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 30% annually throughout the United States and Travel up to 30% annually within the US and Canada

What we prefer

• Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field
• PMP certificate
• Working knowledge of electronics is required; experience with access control, entrance systems, security solutions, or systems integration is strongly preferred.

What we offer

• Taking Care of our Employees on Day One with Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance coverage options. No waiting periods!
• Your health is our priority, we offer Medical Wellness Programs to aid in your well-being
• Vacation and Personal Time Off
• We support your growing family; we provide Parental Leave for Moms and Dads!
• Wisely plan for your future with our 401k Matching plan beginning on Day One
• Supporting your career development with our Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Robust culture supporting internal advancement with our Learn and Grow Program
• 24/7 access to over 15,000 LinkedIn Learning courses to assist in your professional development and to expand on your individual interests.
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Voluntary Legal Insurance
• Unlimited Referral Reward Bonuses
• Corporate Discounts for shopping, travel and more!

Who we are

We are at the heart of every place that matters. From automatic doors to cloud-based access management – as a leading global provider in the access solutions market for schools, banks, airports, hospitals, hotels, and many more, we enable seamless movement within secure, safe, and sustainable places. With over 160 years of experience and a focus on excellence and innovation, we offer exciting opportunities to grow in an environment where you can make a real impact. At dormakaba, you are encouraged to take initiative, develop your skills, and build your career alongside 16,000 experts worldwide who are setting industry standards every day.