Junior Project Manager

Damotech • Naperville, IL

6d • $65,000 - $68,000

About The Position

Reporting to the program lead, the Junior Project Manager supports customer projects involving storage systems and pallet racking. The role includes conducting on-site conformity inspections, collecting field measurements and technical information, performing load capacity calculations, and preparing technical reports, recommendations, and project deliverables. The position involves frequent travel throughout the United States. When not traveling, the successful candidate works from the office and manages assignments independently while collaborating with a distributed team. The employee will develop technical knowledge with guidance and support from experienced engineers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, Structural, or Building Engineering, or currently completing the degree.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and engineering information.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently throughout the United States.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel by car and air as required.
• Comfortable working remotely and using technology to collaborate with colleagues and customers.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site conformity inspections of pallet racking and storage systems.
• Collect field measurements, technical information, and photographs.
• Perform load capacity calculations.
• Prepare technical reports, recommendations, and project deliverables.
• Communicate with customers and internal stakeholders throughout each project.
• Travel frequently throughout the United States to complete on-site assignments.
• Manage assignments independently when not traveling while collaborating with a distributed team.
• Develop technical knowledge with guidance and support from experienced engineers.

Benefits

• Two weeks of vacation per year, prorated during the first year of employment.
• Five personal days per year, prorated during the first year of employment.
• Health insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Training and career development opportunities.
• Mentoring and support from experienced engineering professionals.
• Travel assignments throughout the United States, with flights, rental vehicles, and hotels arranged and paid for by the company.
• Opportunities to work on a variety of projects with customers across the United States.
• A collaborative, respectful, and inclusive work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level