Project Manager - Engineering

Liebherr USA; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401K plan with company match

Paid vacation and personal days

Job summary

Liebherr USA is looking for a Project Manager in Newport News, Virginia. The role involves developing project proposals, tracking progress, and ensuring compliance with specifications. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and have relevant project management experience.

The successful candidate will work closely with functional managers and will coordinate activities with government agencies.

A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including medical, dental, and 401K with company match.

Qualifications

• Up to 2 years of project management experience for Level 1.
• 2 to 4 years for Level 2; 5 to 8 years for Level 3; 8+ years for Level 4.
• PMP Certification desired for most levels.

Responsibilities

• Assists in development of project proposals including timelines and budgets.
• Tracks project progress and manages risks.
• Ensures compliance to product specifications and legal regulations.
• Coordinates activities with government agencies.

Skills

Project Management

Engineering

Risk Management

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

Project Manager Level 1

• Assists in development of project proposals or plans, including timelines, budgets, procedures, staffing needs, and resource allocation.
• Works with Functional Managers to address technical issues and ensure timely engineering releases, reporting to relevant departments.
• Assists with the setup of work plans and staffing for each project phase, and handles recruitment or assignment of personnel.
• Facilitates compliance to product specifications, standards, and legal regulations.
• Meets with project staff to outline work plans and assign duties and responsibilities.
• Oversees project activities to ensure they stay on schedule and within budget, communicating plan adjustments if necessary.
• Tracks project progress, manages risks, and prepares reports for management and clients.
• Assists in project activities with government agencies.
• Provides technical advice and resolves issues with project personnel.
• Collaborates with external Liebherr companies on project activities.
• Applies project management methods, procedures, and tools.

Project Manager Level 2

• All duties of PM 1, plus:
• Creates project proposals or plans to determine time frames, funding limitations, procedures, staffing requirements, and resource allocation for various project phases.
• Establish work plans and staffing for each project phase, arranging for recruitment or assignment of personnel.
• Organizes and ensures adherence to detailed product specifications, including standards and legal compliance.
• Confers with project staff to outline work plans and assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority.
• Directs and coordinates activities of project personnel to ensure projects progress on schedule and within budget, adjusting plans as needed.
• Monitors and manages project progress and risks, when necessary, establishes mitigation activities related to project risk.
• Coordinates project activities with government agencies.
• Implements and ensures the application of project management methods, procedures, and tools.

Project Manager Level 3

• All duties of PM 2, plus:
• Contributes to the project portfolio according to the company’s strategy.
• Manages moderately complex projects involving high‑level stakeholders across multiple continents and cultures.
• Manages strategic projects and/or Tier 0 initiatives.
• Leads interactions with project stakeholders.
• Serves as a reference within the company and division for all questions related to responsible projects.

Senior Project Manager Level 4

• All duties of PM 3, plus:
• Creates project portfolios within defined programs.
• Coordinates several projects within a program, piloting activities and centralizing information.
• Responsible for the performance and results of strategic projects for the organization.
• Functionally leads program teams composed of other project managers.

Competencies

Project Manager Level 1

• Bachelor of Science Degree (BS) from a four‑year college or university in engineering or a related field and up to 2 years of project management experience.
• Experience in an engineering environment is preferred but not required.
• PMP Certification or international equivalent is highly desired but not required.

Project Manager Level 2

• Bachelor of Science Degree (BS) from a four‑year college or university in engineering or a related field and 2 to 4 years of project management experience.
• Experience in an engineering environment is preferred but not required.
• PMP Certification or international equivalent is highly desired but not required.

Project Manager Level 3

• Bachelor of Science Degree (BS) from a four‑year college or university in engineering field or a related field and 2 to 4 years of project management experience in the mining industry, 5 to 8 years of project management experience overall.
• Experience with projects spanning multiple business units, continents and time zones.
• PMP Certification or international equivalent is required.

Senior Project Manager (Level 4)

• Bachelor of Science Degree (BS) from a four‑year college or university in engineering or related field and 4 to 6 years of project management experience in the mining industry, 8+ years of project management experience overall.
• Experience with projects spanning multiple business units, continents and time zones.
• PMP Certification or international equivalent is required.

Benefits

We offer a secure work environment with a comprehensive benefits package that includes major medical, dental and vision insurance, 401K plan with company match, paid vacation and personal days and competitive salary.

Equal Opportunity

Liebherr-America, Inc. and its US affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Location

Liebherr Mining Equipment Newport News Co.
4100 Chestnut Avenue
23607 Newport News, VA
United States (US)