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.
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
The role of a Project Manager is to manage the entire crane project, within the established budget, scope and timeframe and with responsibility over results and customer satisfaction. The project manager acts as primary interface to customer during project execution.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Organize and head Internal and External Kick off Meetings
Maintain and Distribute Minutes of the Meetings
Budget and Project Financial Responsibility
Manage Project document Submittals
Manage Project Deliverables Schedule
Organize and Coordinate Freight from Factory
Organize and Coordinate Installation and Oversee all Site Activity
Organize and Coordinate Site Deliverables
Organize Site Wiring and Crane Commissioning
Managing Customer Change Orders
Support SAT (Site Acceptance Testing)
Prepare Project Post Mortem Reporting and Lessons Learned
Responsible for SAP Data Entry and Management as related to the Position
Perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:
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
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
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.
Prior experience with overhead (EOT) crane manufacturing is a plus.
What we offer:
Benefits: Medical Plan, Dental, Vision, 401k plan with a match from day one, identity theft protection, accident insurance, travel insurance and so much more!
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 moves what matters. 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. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Other Protected Category.
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.
Skills Required
- Previous Project Management experience
- Experience with overhead crane delivery, installation, and commissioning or related construction
- Familiarity with transportation of heavy machinery, basic rigging requirements, and installation equipment (mobile cranes, personnel lifts, forklifts)
- Ability to organize and oversee site activity, schedule multiple trades, and enforce jobsite safety
- Advanced PC skills including MS Project, Microsoft Office, and ERP systems
- SAP data entry and data management responsibilities
- Demonstrated leadership and strong written and verbal communication skills
- Post-secondary degree or diploma or PMP certification
- Prior experience with overhead (EOT) crane manufacturing
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks, problem solve, and resolve conflicts
What We Do
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 around 16,500 professionals in over 50 countries, Konecranes is trusted every day to lift, handle and move what the world needs. In 2023, Group sales totalled EUR 3.9 billion. Konecranes shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki (symbol: KCR).
