Project Manager Modernization

ThyssenKrupp; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental Insurance

Vision Coverage

Life Insurance - Company Paid

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

thyssenkrupp Polysius North America, Inc. seeks a Project Manager to lead customer projects in the cement and related industries, from contract handover to final completion. You will own safety, quality, schedule, budget, and risk management while coordinating engineering, procurement, manufacturing, logistics and site services.

The role requires strong leadership, commercial/business acumen, and ability to work across global teams. Travel 30+% to client sites is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• Minimum 5 years project management experience.
• Experience in cement/industrial projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from contract award through completion.
• Develop and manage project scope and schedule; resolve challenges.
• Manage project budget and cost control with the CPM.
• Serve as primary contact for customers, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, manufacturing, logistics and site service activities.
• Meet with customer representatives to discuss project status.
• Oversee all project documentation and QA/QC requirements.
• Perform risk mitigation and develop mitigation strategies.
• Lead project reviews and prepare reports for executive management.
• Support contract reviews and negotiations as required.
• Coordinate with global engineering and service teams.

Skills

Project management

Client communication

Leadership

Risk management

Cross-functional coordination

MSHA compliance

Reading drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP

AutoCAD

Job description

dental insurance, life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)

Sep 01, 2026

Company

thyssenkrupp Polysius North America, Inc. specializes in the design and construction of turnkey cement plants. We support cement manufacturers around the world with an extensive portfolio of products and services and sustainable solutions based on more than 150 years of expertise and experience. Our plants and machines use state-of-the-art production processes to conserve resources, minimize environmental impact and deliver maximum performance and efficiency.

Your responsibilities

The Project Manager is responsible for the successful execution and financial performance of customer projects across the cement and non-cement industries. The Role assumes full ownership from contract handover through final completion. Projects may range in the supply of individual equipment to complex plant upgrades or system modernizations involving multiple OEM and subcontractor products.

As the primary point of contact for customers throughout the project lifecycle, the Project Manager is accountable for safety, quality, schedule, budget, risk management and customer satisfaction. This role requires strong leadership skills combined with commercial awareness, technical understanding and the ability to coordinate teams across engineering, procurement, manufacturing, logistics, site services, and commissioning.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead projects from contract award through completion in accordance with customer requirements and company procedures
• Develop and manage project scope and schedule and proactively resolve technical, commercial and execution challenges
• Managing the project budget & cost control in coordination with the CPM
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, suppliers and subcontractors
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, manufacturing, logistics and site service activities
• Meet with customer representatives such as plant or corporate personnel to participate in meetings and discuss project status
• Overseeing all incoming and outgoing project documentation
• Ensuring documentation and QA/QC requirements are satisfied
• Performing risk mitigation and developing risk responses and mitigation strategies
• Conducting project review meetings and create detailed reports for executive management
• Support contract reviews and negotiations as required
• Work with our global engineering and service teams to facilitate customer needs
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and capture lessons learned for future projects
• Demonstrate a commitment to safety. Leave this line
• Please note the duties and responsibilities are not an exhaustive list and could change with or without notice. Other duties may be assigned as needed. Leave this line

Your profile

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Engineering (Mechanical, Structural, Industrial, etc.)
• At least 5 years related experience and training project management; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Knowledge & Skills:

• Effectively communicate with clients, global project teams, equipment suppliers and office support teams
• Excellent level of verbal and written communication and presentation skills. Ability to convey technical information to audiences effectively
• Inherent ability to work effectively in a global team environment and strong desire to be successful
• Organization and time management skills to succeed in a fast-paced environment, and impeccable follow up ability is crucial
• Project Management certification is considered an asset
• Conflict resolution skills
• Ability to understand and explain complex technical concepts
• Able to read/ understand detailed technical drawings and parts lists
• Must wear PPE (personal protective equipment) as appropriate
• Strict adherence to MSHA regulations (training provided) required at jobsites

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge and use of SAP and AutoCAD is beneficial
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to quickly learn and use new software tools
• Experience in project execution, commissioning, and start up activities at customer sites.
• Additional language skills are considered an asset
• Experience in similar industry strongly preferred

Travel Demands:

• Ability to travel to customer sites. Flexibility to accommodate travel schedules and customer requirements. (Travel 30+%)
• Valid Passport required.
• Real ID Driver's License required.
• Ability to travel and work overtime (including nights, weekends, and holidays along with working outdoors in all weather conditions).

The [above] is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Your benefits

thyssenkrupp Polysius North America, Inc. recognizes and appreciates the exceptional quality of its employees. We are proud to offer challenging jobs with competitive benefits. Employees of thyssenkrupp Polysius receive a variety of financial and personal job benefits. The suite of benefits offered is meant as a supplement to your financial package and adds to your total compensation. Below is a brief summary of benefits which are available to all fulltime employees:

• Medical & Dental Insurance
• Vision Coverage
• Life Insurance - Company Paid
• STD/LTD - Company Paid
• FSA & HSA
• Voluntary Accident
• Hospital Indemnity
• Critical Illness
• Identity Theft Protection
• 401(k) Plan
• Roth IRA
• Supplemental Life & ADD
• Paid Time Off (25 days per year)
• Paid Holidays

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