Konecranes · 3 months ago
Project Manager - Houston, TX
Konecranes is a global leader in material handling solutions, dedicated to providing exceptional customer experiences through a diverse workforce. The Project Manager will oversee planning, execution, and completion of various projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams and managing project risks.
Business DevelopmentIndustrialIndustrial ManufacturingManufacturingSalesService Industry
Responsibilities
Identify and manage project risks and opportunities, resolving issues, and communicating project updates to stakeholders at all levels
Review technical and commercial information of the project assigned to ensure understanding of scope of project
Schedule internal kick off meetings. Ensure that every team member is aware and knowledgeable of project targets and how they will be accomplished
Formulate project execution plan with input from Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality and Install Subcontractors, monitor for compliance, and take action to correct any plan deficiencies
Ensure the project is planned, controlled, and managed according to the Konecranes procedures & best practices to have controlled process from the beginning to the end of the process
Financial reporting, invoice triggering and any financial instruments applicable
Administers Contract scope and Change Orders
Establish and maintain job files. Ensure records are accurate and ERP System is up to date and any given time
Coordinate the shipment of crane to job site– coordinate with installer and customer. Ensure subcontractor has sufficient information to complete installation. If necessary, arrange site visit with subcontractor prior to installation
Arrange start up and commissioning of equipment with appropriate service group and/or s
Qualification
Required
Post secondary degree or diploma from a college, or PMP certification is preferred
Previous Project Management experience is required
Experience with overhead crane delivery, installation, and commissioning; or related similar construction experience is required
Applicant must be familiar with transportation of heavy machinery, installation and installation practices (including basic rigging requirements), installation equipment (mobile cranes, personnel lifts, fork lifts, etc.), jobsite scheduling of multiple trades, and jobsite safety
Must have demonstrated leadership experience and well developed 'people' skills
Applicant will interface with all levels of supplier and customer management and must be able to communicate effectively to all
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to efficiently handle and administer multiple tasks on concurrently running projects, and experience in problem solving and conflict resolution
Advanced PC skills, including MS Project, MS Office, and other ERP systems
Must have strong technical aptitude and a desire to fully understand our products and processes
Benefits
Medical Plan
Dental
Vision
401k plan with a match from day one
Identity theft protection
Accident insurance
Travel insurance
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
5 days of Sick Leave per year
10 paid holidays per year
Company
Konecranes
Konecranes is a group of Lifting Businesses.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$459.75MKey Investors
OP Corporate Bank
2024-10-08Post Ipo Debt· $109.75M
2023-06-16Post Ipo Debt· $350M
2004-10-08IPO
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