Project Manager
About The Position
At American Crane & Equipment Corporation (ACECO), we design, build, and service custom engineered lifting solutions used in critical industries where precision, safety, and reliability matter—and we invest in the people who make that possible. We're looking for a Project Manager who can lead complex customer projects from contract award through final delivery. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on organization, communication, problem-solving, and keeping multiple teams aligned toward a common goal. Our Project Managers own project success. You'll work directly with customers while coordinating Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Quality, and suppliers to ensure projects remain on schedule, within budget, and aligned with customer expectations. You won't get lost here. Your work will be seen, and it will matter. This is a customer-facing project leadership role responsible for managing multiple custom-engineered crane and hoist projects simultaneously. You'll own project scope, schedule, customer communication, financial milestones, change orders, risk management, and internal coordination from kickoff through final delivery. Success requires someone who is organized, proactive, decisive, and comfortable balancing technical discussions with customer relationships.
Requirements
- Associate degree in a technical field required
- Minimum 7 years of project management experience, or equivalent combination of experience and demonstrated success
- Experience managing complex industrial, manufacturing, construction, or engineered equipment projects preferred
- Experience coordinating engineering, purchasing, manufacturing, and customer activities
- Strong project scheduling and organizational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Microsoft Office proficiency including Excel, Word, and Microsoft Project
- Experience managing project budgets, invoice schedules, and change orders
- Ability to lead customer meetings and influence cross-functional teams
- Ownership mindset
- Strong decision-making ability
- Professional judgment and integrity
- Excellent conflict resolution skills
- Customer-focused communication
- Ability to balance multiple priorities
- Alignment with ACECO values: Safety, Quality, Continuous Improvement, and GRIT
- Valid proof of identity and authorization to work in the U.S. (Form I-9)
- Eligibility to access information or technology governed by U.S. export control laws, including 10 C.F.R. Part 810. If government authorization is required for access to controlled technology, employment or start date may be delayed or withdrawn in accordance with applicable law
- Certain positions and projects may require the ability to obtain and maintain unescorted access to nuclear facilities in compliance with NRC regulations (10 C.F.R. Parts 26 & 73)
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related discipline preferred
- Heavy manufacturing or engineered equipment experience
- Crane, hoist, industrial equipment, or custom manufacturing background
- PMP or CAPM certification
- Advanced Excel or project dashboard experience
Responsibilities
- Manage multiple custom-engineered projects from kickoff through completion
- Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and milestone plans
- Coordinate project execution across Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Quality, and suppliers
- Ensure customer expectations and contractual commitments are achieved
- Serve as the primary point of contact throughout the project lifecycle
- Lead project meetings and provide regular status updates
- Resolve customer questions and project challenges
- Build strong long-term customer relationships
- Monitor project scope, schedules, and deliverables
- Develop, negotiate, and process change orders
- Track project costs, invoicing milestones, and cash flow
- Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies
- Support proposal reviews and project planning activities
- Recommend improvements to project management processes
- Contribute to standardization and operational excellence initiatives
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance available day one
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Generous paid time off with annual rollover
- 10 paid company holidays
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
