Project Manager, Aggregate

General Kinematics Vibrating Equipment; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing bonus

Health and well-being

PTO

Job summary

General Kinematics Vibrating Equipment in Crystal Lake, IL seeks a Project Manager to develop detailed project plans, manage budgets, and coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure on-time delivery.

You will monitor progress, perform risk assessments, communicate with stakeholders, and ensure ISO-compliant processes. Travel up to 15–20% may be required; the role offers a competitive salary and profit-sharing bonus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, industrial technology or equivalent experience.
• 2–4 years of project management experience in OEM, industrial, or construction settings.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and supply chain operations.
• Blueprint reading (AutoCAD, Inventor, Navisworks, etc.).
• Ability and willingness to travel 15–20%.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance; background check required.
• Proficiency with MS Office and ERP/PM software (MS Project, Procore, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed project plans with timelines, resources, and dependencies.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation plans.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to follow the project plan.
• Monitor progress, identify issues, and take corrective actions.
• Maintain regular status communications with team members and stakeholders.
• Allocate resources including personnel, equipment, and materials.
• Prepare budgets and forecasts; monitor expenditures against budgets.
• Track milestones and produce status reports for stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Risk assessment

Cross-functional coordination

Budgeting and forecasting

Communication

Resource allocation

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, industrial technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

Navisworks

MS Project

Procore

ERP systems

Job description

• Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and task dependencies.
• Conduct initial risk assessment and mitigation planning.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure project tasks are executed according to the project plan.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential issues, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Maintain regular communication with team members to provide updates and gather status reports.
• Collaborate with department managers to allocate resources effectively, including personnel, equipment, and materials.
• Ensure that resources are utilized efficiently to meet project goals.
• Assist in preparing project budgets and forecasts in conjunction with finance and accounting teams.
• Monitor project expenditures and track against budget allocations.
• Prepare and distribute project status reports to stakeholders, highlighting progress, risks, and milestones achieved.
• Facilitate two-way effective communication between different teams and departments involved in the project.
• Maintain weekly communication with production, engineering, and sales departments, with updates to ensure proper adherence to established timelines and objectives.
• Assist in developing best practices goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Track budgetary objectives and adjust project constraints based on financial analysis.
• Comply with the company’s ISO objectives, policies, & procedures.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by manager.

Job Type
Full-time
Description

• Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and task dependencies.
• Conduct initial risk assessment and mitigation planning.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure project tasks are executed according to the project plan.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential issues, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Maintain regular communication with team members to provide updates and gather status reports.
• Collaborate with department managers to allocate resources effectively, including personnel, equipment, and materials.
• Ensure that resources are utilized efficiently to meet project goals.
• Assist in preparing project budgets and forecasts in conjunction with finance and accounting teams.
• Monitor project expenditures and track against budget allocations.
• Prepare and distribute project status reports to stakeholders, highlighting progress, risks, and milestones achieved.
• Facilitate two-way effective communication between different teams and departments involved in the project.
• Maintain weekly communication with production, engineering, and sales departments, with updates to ensure proper adherence to established timelines and objectives.
• Assist in developing best practices goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Track budgetary objectives and adjust project constraints based on financial analysis.
• Comply with the company’s ISO objectives, policies, & procedures.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering industrial technology, engineering, or provide equivalent experience.
• Two (2) to four (4) years of project management experience in an OEM, Industrial, or Construction setting.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and supply chain operations.
• Blueprint reading required (AutoCAD, Inventor, Navisworks, etc.)
• Ability and willingness to travel 15-20%.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.
• Background check is a requirement of the hiring process.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Proficient working with an ERP and with Project Management software (MS Project, Procore, etc.)

Pay: $90,000 to $100,000 paid annually. The range provided is a guideline and not a guarantee of compensation. Other factors that are involved in offer decisions include, and are not limited to a candidate’s experience, qualifications, geography, and internal equity.
Benefits: The position also comes with an annual profit-sharing incentive bonus payment. Our benefit programs provide choice and flexibility to meet the needs of you and your family. This includes health and well-being, financial planning tools, career development, PTO, and more.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

EOE M/F/D/V