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Field Project Manager - Western States

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Konecranes

Field Project Manager - Western States

Maryland Heights, MO

At Konecranes, we believe that great customer experience is built on the people behind the Konecranes name. Everything we do, we do with passion and drive. We believe diversity drives business success and is the foundation for our growth. We welcome different backgrounds and skills that enrich our community and we promote a place where we can ALL be ourselves. This is what makes Konecranes a unique place to work.

POSITION TITLE: Field Project Manager

REPORTS TO: Director, Project Management

What we offer:

Company Vehicle: Our Field Project Manager get a work truck and a gas card to be used for business purposes. Candidates must pass a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check.

Benefits: Medical Plan (You can reduce your deductible by participating in our Wellness Program for 2024. Employees will then have the option to potentially get their medical benefits at no cost in 2025. Ask us for details!) Dental, Vision, 401k plan with a match from day one, profit sharing, identity theft protection, accident insurance, travel insurance and so much more!

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Vacation: 2 weeks of vacation per year (pro-rated for the first year depending on start date). 5-12 years of service, 3 weeks. 13+ years of service, 4 weeks.

Sick Leave: 5 days of Sick Leave per year. Pro-rated the first year after 90 days of service

Holidays: 10 paid holidays per year

Konecranes is seeking an experienced individual with a technical background to fill our Project Manager position. We need your organizational skills to help our company maintain our world class status. As a project manager, you will be responsible for maintaining effectivity and efficiency of each project using your technical expertise to organize and achieve your set goals. We are looking for a candidate that can dominate their field whether they are in their office one day or out in the field the next. Apply with Konecranes and take your career to the next level.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Understand and manage the scope of services for large projects, including, but not limited to, agreement scope, customer interface, supervision, material, equipment and resource planning activities. Also manage the safety requirements and financial performance of each project.

  • Present kick off meetings with field sales, internal engineering and manufacturing production planner for the Watertown facility.


  • Drafts milestone delivery schedules to meet the customer delivery promises.


  • Manage and monitor the production processes, selection of vendors, maintain product standards, and develop installation packages for frontline service.


  • Responsible to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of each project using communication, technical expertise and organizational skills to achieve customer satisfaction and the financial goals of the business unit.


  • Ensure order entry sheet meets our guidelines to validate and acknowledge the customer scope (internal & external customers).


  • Using Microsoft Project to develop and schedule timelines that are shared with the customer and used internally to manage resources.


  • Issue purchase requisitions for order placement.


  • Maintain cost sheets and continuously monitor cost versus estimate on each product line to manage overall budget forecast.


  • Verify final deliverables meet our customer satisfaction requirements.


  • Maintain continuous dialog with customers (internal & external) updating them on all key milestones.


  • Maintain all progress billing milestones will be met by working with the branch administrators.


  • Manage product cost to maintain or improve order CMII forecast


  • Ability to read mechanical and electrical prints.


  • Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Excel, and Word. Verbal and written communication plays a key role in this position


  • Directly interface between engineering, sub-contract resources, suppliers and in-house technical experts in order to be successful in a quality order delivery.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: This position requires the skills set in effectiveness for planning, control monitoring, engineering processes, conflict management and resolution, contracting, procurement and quality assurance management and advance communication abilities. Should have technical expertise for electrical applications relating to the overhead crane industry.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Travel estimated at 30-50% to meet with customers, develop installation plans, and witness product testing. Must have and maintain a good driving record, including a valid driver's license.

EDUCATION: Technical Associate's degree or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree preferred.

*This is a safety senstive position

Konecranes, Inc. and its affiliates will not accept resumes from external recruiters or agencies without a Service Agreement and Agency Portal submission. Any resumes sent without a Service Agreement and Agency Portal submission with Konecranes, Inc. are void of any fees and free for internal use. Applicable Konecranes data protection obligations are the responsibility of the agency.

Konecranes is a global leader in material handling solutions, serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. We consistently set the industry benchmark, from everyday improvements to the breakthroughs at moments that matter most, because we know we can always find a safer, more productive and sustainable way. That's why, with 16 000+ professionals in over 50 countries, we are trusted every day to lift, handle and move what the world needs.

Konecranes is committed to ensuring that all employees and job applicants are treated fairly in an environment which is free from any form of discrimination. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Other Protected Category.

Client-provided location(s): Earth City, MO, USA
Job ID: Konecranes-1124317601
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Profit Sharing
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
  • Professional Development

    • Internship Program
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses

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