Project Manager

Columbus McKinnon; Town of Hartland (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus McKinnon in Wisconsin is seeking a Project Manager to lead assigned projects from inception to completion, interfacing with customers, sales, engineering, manufacturing and management to meet or exceed expectations.

You will define milestones, coordinate with electrical and mechanical teams, manage vendors, perform Factory Acceptance Tests, and keep ERP/PM software updated. Travel may be required for front-end visits and installation support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required preferably in Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering.
• 2+ years of project management or related experience.
• CAD experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned projects from inception to completion, interfacing with customers, sales, engineering, manufacturing and management.
• Develop and communicate project status and schedules to stakeholders.
• Ensure project scope is defined and met; track milestones.
• Coordinate with electrical or mechanical teams and perform FATs.
• Update ERP and PM software with project details and status.
• Coordinate with vendors for equipment purchases.
• Travel for front-end visits, installation support, or FATs.

Skills

Communication skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Abstract thinking

Detail orientation

Multi-project management

Product knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree (Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering)

Tools

CAD experience

Job description

The Project Manager is responsible for successfully managing assigned projects from their inception to completion. This includes interfacing with customers, sales, engineering, manufacturing, purchasing and management. Project Managers must be able to determine key milestones and effectively collaborate with internal resources to meet or exceed agreed upon customer expectations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall management, reviewing customer specifications, customer meetings, sales calls, scheduling and performance of assigned projects
• Develop and communicate project status and overall schedule for each project including identifying deadlines to internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure project scope is clear and defined throughout the project process
• Coordinate and collaborate with the electrical or mechanical team, when necessary, on team specific function
• Conduct and collaborate with internal and external resources on Factory Acceptance Tests
• Coordinate and collaborate with the electrical or mechanical team, when necessary, on team specific functions
• Ensure designs meet customer specifications and internal expectations prior to releasing from engineering
• Update Enterprise Resource Planning and project management software with project details and status
• Order and coordinate with vendors when necessary equipment is purchased
• Utilize project management software to track projects with detailed notes
• Collaborate with Engineering to answer and complete any issues that may arise post release, with Fabrication, Assembly and Service
• Travel for front end visits, installation support, or Factory Acceptance Tests of vendors equipment when required

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities

• A team player with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong mechanical and/or electrical aptitude
• Ability to think abstractly to deal with ambiguous/undefined problems
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to handle multiple projects at the same time
• Demonstrates product knowledge obtained through experiential hands-on training

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required preferably in Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering
• 2+ years of project management or related experience
• CAD experience preferred

Columbus McKinnon is a leading worldwide designer, manufacturer and marketer of intelligent motion solutions that move the world forward and improve lives by efficiently and ergonomically moving, lifting, positioning and securing materials. Key products include hoists, crane components, precision conveyor systems, rigging tools, light rail workstations and digital power and motion control systems. We are focused on commercial and industrial applications that require the safety and quality provided by our superior design and engineering know-how. Columbus McKinnon is a publicly traded company that has been in business for almost 150 years – proud of our heritage, where we come from, and where we’re going. As Columbus McKinnon grows globally, so does our need for driven and inspired employees. Join our winning team!

Columbus McKinnon Corporation promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes. We also value the safety of all associates and work hard to maintain a Drug Free Workplace.